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Meghwal Name Change Sparks Caste Debate | India News
Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ignited a firestorm by proposing to rename “Chamar” as “Meghwal” on caste certificates, sparking outrage and accusations of division within the community. While framed as a gesture of empowerment, critics warn it risks fracturing solidarity and undermining reservation benefits already reshaped by recent sub-categorization. With Meghwals now in a higher tier than Chamars under Haryana’s new caste classification, the name change may not translate into equal access — forcing officials to navigate a politically charged identity crisis that exposes…
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