India 's constitution outlaws caste-based discrimination , and barriers have broken down in large cities . Raj Kumar a member of the Dalit caste -- lowest rung in centuries - old caste system . She will preside over 543 council members , of which 58 are women . Singh , 64 , was elected to the position unopposed .
Raj Kumar a member of the Dalit caste -- lowest rung in centuries - old caste system . She will preside over 543 council members , of which 58 are women . Singh , 64 , was elected to the position unopposed .