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New York: Support Bill to end caste discrimination, campaign intensifies
Last week, May 6, the move to get caste equity bills pushed in New York state, received a push with a group of 50+ inter-faith coalitions, led by Dalit leaders and advocates met with several legislators
Dalit Man Lynched in MP: video shows Dalit Man beaten to death in Shivpuri district, Sarpanch, king held
In a horrific attack over a land dispute, 30-year-old Dalit Narad Jatav was beaten to death by a village sarpanch and his family in Madhya Pradesh; a viral video of the brutal killing has sparked safety of Dalits and rising anti-Dalit violence under BJP rule
Dalit Prof. stands firm against caste discrimination and superstition, defying university warning
Earlier, Allahabad University issued a formal warning to Prof. Vikram Harijan over his alleged comments on Hindu deities, urging him to avoid sensitive discussions that could harm the institution’s reputation. Despite the controversy and social media backlash, the Dalit professor remains steadfast, pledging to continue challenging caste-based discrimination and superstition.
‘Spit Jihad’: a conspiracy afresh to break the economic backbone of Muslims & Dalits
It is no wonder that it is BJP-ruled state governments, born of an ideology rooted in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that is itself unconstitutional, that has launched a slew of measures that are discriminatory by both conception and implementation
The Hasdeo Arand crisis: Tribal protesters face brutal state crackdown while standing against felling of trees
Indigenous communities resisting coal mining in Chhattisgarh endure violent repression as the union and state government prioritises corporate interests over tribal rights and environmental preservation
On the Muslim question: A dialogue with an Adivasi Youth
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Authorities’ shrewd caveat? NREGA payment ‘subject to funds availability’: Barmer women protest
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From Slur to Segregation: the language of abusive stigma, sketches concentric circles of rank exclusion for India’s Dalits
Abusive slurs like 'Bhangi,' 'Chamar,' and 'Quota Khane Wale' not only demean individuals but also perpetuate systemic discrimination, segregation, and economic exclusion, further entrenching societal hierarchies and ghettoizing Dalit identities through normalisation of these derogatory slurs
A Dalit family beaten up and abused for attending Garba event in Gujarat
The report of alleged assault on Dalit family in Gujarat comes amid a series of incidents reported in UP and MP, where Muslim youth have been targeted for attending Navratri events and Garba programs
Uttar Pradesh in crisis: The ongoing struggle for Dalit rights and dignity, multiple anti-Dalit incidents emerge from the BJP-ruled state
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Recent tragedies expose the harsh realities of caste discrimination and the fight for safety and respect in UP, Dalit communities call for justice, accountability, and a dismantling of entrenched caste biases that perpetuate discrimination.
Tragic shooting in Amethi, UP: Dalit teacher and family murdered, investigation reveals family had filed FIR two months ago after facing threats
The shocking incident highlights a troubling rise in violence and lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh, prompting demands for accountability and law-and-order
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