Tribals in Jharkhand hail Obama victory as sign of change
Hundreds of tribal people beat drums, fired crackers and distributed sweets in Jharkhand on November 6 to celebrate Barack Obama's victory as the first black U.S. president-elect.
Tribals are among the poorest and most backward sections of Indian society and say they suffer racial discrimination in a country enjoying an economic boom in some areas.
When news of Obama's triumph reached Ranchi, hundreds in traditional tribal dress thronged to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, dancing and shouting slogans of optimism.
"The victory of Obama in U.S. election is indication that racial discrimination will end in all forms," Ajay Tirkey, the president of a tribal organization said.
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Tribals are among the poorest and most backward sections of Indian society and say they suffer racial discrimination in a country enjoying an economic boom in some areas.
When news of Obama's triumph reached Ranchi, hundreds in traditional tribal dress thronged to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, dancing and shouting slogans of optimism.
"The victory of Obama in U.S. election is indication that racial discrimination will end in all forms," Ajay Tirkey, the president of a tribal organization said.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.desitalk.com
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