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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.
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Sudhir Chaudhary tenders “unconditional apology” for hurting Adivasi sentiments, brushes off any responsibility, decries “vested interests of rich netas”
A complaint had been filed against Chaudhary under SC/ST Act for attacking the tribal identity of former CM Hemant Soren and his family
Sudhir Chaudhary’s castiest diatribe against Hemant Soren following his resignation causes uproar, complaint filed by Tribal body
In a 50 minute segment, Chaudhary repeatedly discusses the “lavish” lifestyle of the Tribal minister, states that the Soren family “does not have the Adivasi touch anymore”, questions whether this wealthy tribal family should be given reservation
Dalit boy humiliated, forced to drink urine and liquor in Ajmer, Rajasthan
Rajasthan comes third highest in the list of states in India that have highest reported incidents of violence against Dalits
NIT Calicut suspends Dalit student for poster saying “India not Rama Rajya”
The institute has suspended its fourth year student for a year after the protest held by student groups on January 22 was disrupted by a group of people shouting Jai Sri Ram
Adivasi (tribal) organisations protest against arrest of Former CM Hemant Soren in Jharkhand, state wide shutdown called for
Refusing to cow down in the face of his ED arrest threat, the FIR filed by Soren in SC/ST police station against senior ED officers; application against his arrest to be heard in SC tomorrow, Sibal calls the manner of arrest to be a “serious matter”
Rajasthan: State Education Minister warns of bulldozer action against teachers
BJP’s Madan Dilawar has hit a controversy recently after promising “bulldozer action” for teachers who do not behave appropriately with students
January 2024: Alarming surge in attacks targeting Dalit women
From Tamil Nadu, Bihar to Uttar Pradesh, a common unifying factor is violence against Dalit women
Systemic Discrimination: Dalit students in Tamil Nadu endure abuses, segregated meals, and forced to clean toilets
A recent survey by the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Front (TNUEF) has revealed harrowing details about the state of Dalit students in the schools. The survey shines a light on alarming data on caste and violence against Dalits in the state
UP government fails to appeal against Hathras gang rape judgment acquitting 3 accused – are we surprised?
CPI(M)’s Brinda Karat and Subhashini Ali met the family of the Dalit gang rape victim to inquire about their wellbeing, brother of the victim states that they feel like prisoners
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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.