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Community forced to eat rats Posted at Saturday, 05 May 2007 20:05 IST Muzaffarnagar, May 5: One who is not aware of the Musahari community in Uttar Pradesh will be shocked seeing them eating something non-edible. But given the condition of the socially condemned Musahars, it is no exception. Yes, they survive in rats and indigenous liquor and 'Tadi'. These people are counted to the most backward, lowest and poorest Dalits in the society. They live in abject poverty in small villages in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. While other people in the world are avoiding the Musahars. "What to do. We don't have food, Shall we die, says Bhola, a Musahar." However, some NGOs are making efforts to improve their condition and work to provide them education and create awareness.
