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Dalits, formerly known as "untouchables," are among the most marginalised groups in India
Modi thanked voters in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh for backing ruling Hindu national party
Election in Gujarat is seen as litmus test for Modi ahead of a national election in 2019
Political representation of Muslims weak in western Indian state
Assembly elections in Gujarat will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14, with the results announced on Dec 18
Chandrika Solanki was leading a workers' protest; released after Narendra Modi reached airport
The move comes following a law in Gujarat to award life-term for cow slaughter
The crisis in India with respect to the meat ban is opening communal wounds that will not be healed soon
Anyone caught transporting cows for slaughter could also face up to 10 years in jail
A crowd of about 5,000 people attacked Muslim residents and set dozens of homes and vehicles on fire