Why had Congress ignored the Dalits for long?

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Due to their liberal outlook

Due to fear from Britishers

For fear of offending the sanatanis

For the fear of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

answer is C.

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Congress ignored the Dalits for a long time because they feared offending the sanatanis.
Indian society is characterised by caste divisions. The Dalits remained in the lower section of society and were regarded as untouchables. The Indian National Congress was dominated by Upper-class people. Further to the sanatanis, the conservative Hindus didn't allow Dalits to be part of Congress. Congress also feared offending the Sanatan is.
As a result, the Dalit leaders organised themselves into an association to achieve political empowerment to removethe social disability. They demanded a separate electorate. But the Poona pact culminated in reserved seats with the general electorate.

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