Branded Poor In Madhya Pradesh

Tribals' homes tagged 'I am poor' in Madhya Pradesh

A hundred tribal families lived with this declaration painted on their walls: I am poor.  The humiliating disclosure was forced upon them by the local panchayats in Goplaganj in Madhya Pradesh. The intention was to clearly indicate which families are genuine Below Poverty Line (BPL) cases, so that they can collect their share of free rations. ...