Puducherry Transport Minister Chandira Priyanga submits resignation, alleges caste discrimination
1 year, 2 months ago

Puducherry Transport Minister Chandira Priyanga submits resignation, alleges caste discrimination

The Hindu  

Raising grave charges of caste and gender discrimination, Puducherry Minister for Transport C. Chandira Priyanga resigned from the All-India N.R. In her letter, Ms. Priyanga said she was compelled to resign as it become difficult for her to overcome the “caste and gender discrimination in a male-dominated political field.” “There is a saying that a Dalit has to face obstacles in politics. Thanking the Chief Minister for giving her a berth in the Cabinet, Ms. Priyanga said she had to continuously bear the “politics of conspiracy”. Advising the Chief Minister to accommodate someone from Dalit or Vanniyar community in the Cabinet while filling the vacancy, she said there are people craving for power on the basis of money power. CM refuses to comment When reporters sought the response of Puducherry Chief Minister, Mr. Rangasamy said “’I would call media when I have to say something.” Government sources said the Chief Minister had accepted the resignation.

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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News 18  

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