India is a free country. Everyone is equal here, no matter what caste they belong to. But then, why do some people still get angry when a Dalit man rides a horse at his wedding?

A recent case from Madhya Pradesh shows us that caste discrimination still exists—even during happy times like weddings.

A young Dalit man named Ravi was getting married. Like many grooms in India, he sat on a horse during his wedding procession. But some people in the village didn’t like it. Why? Because he was Dalit.

They threw stones and tried to stop the wedding. Police had to come and protect Ravi and his family.

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But Isn’t That Wrong?

Yes, it is. In India, the law says everyone has the same rights. No one can stop someone from riding a horse or celebrating their wedding—no matter what caste they are.

Still, this kind of bad behavior keeps happening. Some people think Dalits should not do things that are seen as “high status”—like riding a horse, wearing sunglasses, or dancing in public. That’s not fair.

Why Does Riding a Horse Matter?

In many villages, riding a horse during a wedding means pride and celebration. But when Dalit people do it, some others get angry because they think only “higher castes” should do that.

But Ravi was just celebrating his big day—just like any other groom.

What Did Ravi Say?

Ravi said something very simple:
“The law gives me the right to ride a horse. I just want to enjoy my wedding like everyone else.”

Many people supported him. Social workers and Dalit groups said the attackers should be punished.

The Big Question: Are We Really Equal?

We say India is a free and fair country. We say everyone is equal. But if a Dalit man can’t even ride a horse at his wedding without getting attacked, then we need to think again.

Freedom means everyone should be treated the same. No one should feel scared to celebrate their special moments.