The Toronto public school board’s historic vote recognizing caste-based discrimination is shining a light on the practice in India, Canada and beyond.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Friday that there's been a sharp increase in "hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities in Canada." A news release did not provide data or specifics but said Canadian authorities have been alerted.
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Discrimination based on caste is an issue some people of Indian heritage in Canada say needs to addressed. They say prejudice against the Dalit community persists, and is in some cases is even worse than in India.