Uproar over Dalit woman’s roadside delivery amid untouchability allegations
In Bhadohi, a 20‑year‑old Dalit woman named Rani Vanvasi went into labor on September 29 and delivered on the roadside after she says hospital staff at the government district hospital refused her admission. Her family claims the staff delayed treatment and denied her entry, prompting accusations of untouchability and public outcry. The incident has drawn criticism from activists and calls for an inquiry by authorities.