印度奇葩乳房税：胸部越大，税率越高，交了税才能穿衣服

Group 1 - India is known for its bizarre practices, which have become commonplace [1] - In 2016, Kerala introduced a controversial tax called the "fat tax," targeting overweight individuals, with an estimated 3,600 police officers dying from obesity-related issues annually [3] - The fat tax is linked to India's unique dietary culture and the historical military caste system, which benefits a hereditary class of officers with high salaries and extensive benefits [5][6] Group 2 - The "breast tax," introduced in the 19th century in the princely state of Travancore, aimed to raise funds for British colonial taxes and disproportionately affected lower-caste individuals [10][12] - The breast tax was a form of oppression against lower-caste women, stripping them of basic rights, including clothing, and reinforcing the caste system [16][20] - The tax led to significant suffering among lower-caste women, who were often forced to expose themselves as a sign of respect to higher castes [22] Group 3 - The breast tax sparked resistance, notably from a lower-caste woman named Mulakkaram, who bravely wore clothing to assert her rights, inspiring others to do the same [23][25] - Mulakkaram's ultimate sacrifice, cutting off her breasts in protest, catalyzed a large-scale movement against the tax, leading to its eventual abolition [27][29] - The site of Mulakkaram's protest is now commemorated as a sacred place, symbolizing the fight against injustice [31]