Rahul Gandhi criticizes BJP for the death of a Dalit youth in police custody in Madhya Pradesh and the abuse of tribal women in Odisha, attributing such acts to BJP's 'Manuvadi thinking'. Both incidents have sparked protests and condemnations, highlighting ongoing caste-based atrocities.
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