Dalit student made to sit outside exam hall during menstruation in Tamil Nadu

A young student from the Dalit community was allegedly made to sit outside the examination hall solely because she was menstruating. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 9, in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district at a private school in



Senguttaipalayam.

A video of the Dalit girl, who is a student of Class VIII, is being shared on social media platforms where the child is seen sitting outside the examination hall. The video has sparked public outcry, forcing the educational department officials to initiate an enquiry.