Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct. 22 -- : Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday urged the people to opt for inter-caste marriages to "end casteism".
Talking to reporters here, Athawale said the practice of inter-caste marriage will bring unity and equality in the society "once and for all".
"Everyone should opt for inter-caste marriage. If we have to bring unity and equality in the society and end casteism once and for all, then it is required to encourage inter-caste marriages," he said.
The minister also informed about the government scheme under which financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh is provided as an incentive for a "legal inter-caste marriage".
This is not the first time when Athawale h...