Caste oppression affects Indian Muslims, not just Hindus

Evidence

The Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee was appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 9 March 2005 to assess the social, economic and educational status of the Muslim community of India; its 403-page report was tabled in Parliament on 30 November 2006. The report establishes that caste oppression affects India’s Muslims too. — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 475

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 475
• XREF: connects to: Scheduled Caste status excludes Christian and Muslim Dalits — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 450; Caste among Muslims and Sikhs differs fundamentally from Hindu caste.; Caste among Indian Muslims produced a distinct Dalit identity movement. (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• Caste infection extends beyond Hindus to Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians #corroborates (0.85)
• Caste Untouchability persisted inside non-Hindu religions #corroborates (0.80)
• Caste among Indian Muslims produced a distinct Dalit identity movement. #exemplifies (0.70)
• Caste among Muslims and Sikhs differs fundamentally from Hindu caste. #qualifies (0.60)