Dalit Christian

The term Dalit Christian (sometimes Christian Dalit) is used to describe those Christians who have converted to Christianity from Hinduism and were categorized as Dalits in Hindu society. Such people on conversion lose the privileges they were getting as a backward caste. This is a controversial issue in India.

Further reading

• "Are Christian Dalits entitled to reservation? – Times of India article dated February 11, 2005
• "SC to examine legality of quota for Dalit Christians" – The Indian Express article dated February 12, 2005