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Massive all-party march in Parbhani demands justice for Dalit youth’s custodial death

A massive all-party march in Parbhani saw political leaders and Ambedkarite followers protest the Maharashtra government's handling of Dalit youth Somnath Suryavanshi’s death in police custody and Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brutal murder. Demands for justice, accountability, and caste reform echoed amidst growing tensions and violence in Marathwada

Scientist and socio-political activist Dr. Swati passes away

She had worked extensively with Dalits, Adivasis, farmers and workers all the while championing scientific temper as well

Delhi HC directs action against police under SC/ST Act, for not registering FIR of Dalit man

The court observed that the man ran from pillar to post for justice and the police did not do its duty

No reservation in promotions without adequate representation: SC

The Orissa High Court had quashed the resolution for not having legal basis, and same has been upheld by the SC

Covid-19: What is India going to do about the Racism and Communalism epidemic that plagues it?

People from the minority communities are being targeted and treated as second class citizens amidst the pandemic

Whither Article 15?

Article 15 of The Constitution Of India 1949 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. But in practice… 

Reading Dr. Ambedkar’s Who Were The Shudras

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Remembering Jyotiba Phule, on His 189th Birth Anniversary, April 11

First Published on: January 13, 2016 Remembering Jyotiba Phule, on...

Ambedkarie Engineers Body express solidarity with Dr Anand Teltumbde

A plethora of statements expressing solidarity and support has come in for Professor Anand Teltumbde. Here is one issued by the Ambedkarite Engineers:

Statement of Solidarity, Appeal to Acquit Anand Teltumbde

Over 280 students, faculties and alumni of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) have signed statements in solidarity within two days with their illustrious alumnus, Anand Teltumbde who apart from being a corporate leader and teacher has done so much to the society. Teltumbde is expected to surrender himself by April 6 in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict.

Bhima Koregaon case: SC rejects ABA of Anand Teltumbde, Gautam Navlakha

Activists had been hounded by a vindictive regime that has been blaming them for sparking violence on January 1, 2018

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