"Article 17 of the Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished - what this means is that no one can henceforth prevent Dalits from educating themselves, entering temples, using public facilities, etc. Article 15 of the Constitution notes that no citizen of India shall be discriminated against on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth."
(i) What is untouchability and who were called untouchables?
(ii) How have Dalits used Article 15 of the Constitution to seek equality?