Manoj went to a college to apply for admission into an MBA course. The clerk refused to take his application and said “You, the son of a sweeper, wish to be a manager! Has anyone done this job in your community? Go to the municipality office and apply for a sweeper’s position”. Which of Manoj’s fundamental rights are being violated in this instance? Spell these out in a letter from Manoj to the district collector.

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Right to Equality of Manoj is violated by the clerk.

Equality means giving everyone an equal opportunity to achieve whatever one is capable of.

As per constitution the practice of untouchability is forbidden.

The Government is directed by the Constitution to put an end to the practice of untouchability.

As per the Constitution, the practice of untouchability is a punishable offence.

Each and every citizen will be given equal protection under the laws of the land.

The foundation of democracy is the rule of law.

Irrespective of the status of the person, laws are applicable in the same manner to everyone.

Laws are the same for ordinary citizens, government official, or political leaders.

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