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Why Indian Democracy Feels No Shame About the Bastar Killings
Here, state action is like a reflex. No debate is needed. No processing is needed. The Indian republic is hardwired, programmed to automatically respond the way it is doing in Bastar. Nothing can come in its way.
Where thou representation: 3 women justices in the Supreme Court, 8.86% of the current strength
Questions of caste representation raised- out of 650 judges appointed across various High Courts over the past six years, 75.7% from the General Category, 3.54% SC, 1.54% ST, 11.7% OBC
Daulata Ram Balley: A devout soldier of Ambedkarite mission in Birmingham
The journey of D R Balley from Phillor to Birmingham is the story of a strong willed Ambedkarite who fought against all odds both of caste as well as class in the society.
Higher education: Caste discrimination runs deep
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Union data shows increasing beneficiaries of scholarships for OBCs in the past 5 years
While the overview seems positive, a closer look at the data unveils varied trends, almost 8 states show a decrease in the number of beneficiaries
MOE: Alarming dropout rates among SC, ST, and OBC students in premium institutes of India since 2018
In response to a question posed by opposition MPs from BSP and DMK, in Lok Sabha, Minister of Education Subhas Sarkar, disclosed dismal statistics about the high dropout rates among students from marginalised communities
Fact-finding report alleges UP police protecting men suspected of beheading Dalit woman
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Today Filmcity officials under police protection started to landfill Kishan Bhagat’s farm land
Kisan Bhagat is a Warli Adivasi. His family has...
5 Dalits attacked with swords, a 5-year-old child also amongst injured
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Why Indian Democracy Feels No Shame About the Bastar Killings
Here, state action is like a reflex. No debate is needed. No processing is needed. The Indian republic is hardwired, programmed to automatically respond the way it is doing in Bastar. Nothing can come in its way.
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