In a memorandum submitted to the administration, the women said the prolonged delay had caused severe financial distress and mental agony. They alleged that caste discrimination was behind the delay and demanded an impartial, high-level inquiry into the conduct of the officials concerned. Beed: Tension prevailed at the Parli Thermal Power Station on Tuesday after a group of women from backward communities allegedly attempted self-immolation outside the Chief Engineer’s office, accusing officials.