What is meant by social boycott in India?

Social boycott is a shameful method to practice ostracism and fpr the dominance of the believes of certain castes over the others. India has been long known for its stringent traditional ethics. Even in 21st century, more than 60% of the country believes in those traditions and sticks to them. read more

The Cabinet had approved the draft Maharashtra Prohibition of Social Boycott Bill, 2016 on March 1, and the Bill was tabled in the lower house on Wednesday. Addressing the house, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said despite being known as a progressive State, several incidents of social ostracism by caste panchayats were reported, and there was a persistent demand from several organisations for a new law. read more