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Thu, Jul 26 Untouchability still prevalent: CPM By Chennai Online Thursday July 26, 11:21 PM Coimbatore, July 26: Untouchability and boycott of Arundathiyars (Dalits), like two-tumbler system and ban on entry into temples, are still prevailing at various places in the district, according to the CPM in Coimbatore district. Incidents of untouchability came to light during a survey carried out by the party at different taluks, blocks and unions in the district, and also in some parts of the city, the CPM said in its report submitted to the district collector a copy of which was released to the press here. At various panchayats in Periyanaickenpalayam union and Pollachi taluk, Arundathiyars were not allowed to perform poojas in temples, it said and sought immediate action to prevent such atrocities. Similarly, Arundathiyars were not allowed to enter into temples at more than 16 places in Sarkar Samakulam union, while these sections were boycotted from participating in the festival in the villages of Pilichi, Naickenpalayam panchayat Harijan colony, Maniyankarampalayam Harijan colony and Kammalampatti in Pollachi, the survey said. Two-tumbler system was still prevalent in some tea shops in Pilichi, Subbe Koundenputhur, Vettaikaranpudur (where a separate tea shop existed for Arundathiyars) and Pollachi, the party claimed. (Agencies)
