For centuries, India has been gripped by a monsterous social structure known as the caste system.
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It is the belief and practice that some people are worth more than others, simply because of the family they’re born into. The dogma is on its way out of mainstream Indian culture, but in rural parts of the country its practice pervades every part of daily life.
A man named Bapurao from Nagpur, India is being called a hero after spending 40 days digging a well for his wife that was denied water after a family from the upper echelon of the caste system refused her request.
Without any help, modern machinery or support, Bapurao dug the well despite ridicule from locals. It was something that people thought was impossible.
Check out his amazing story in the video below!
Chivalry, it turns out, is not dead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOE-4FNN-vE
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