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Modi also spoke at length about the various schemes undertaken in the state, where the BJP was in the ruling coalition, for the welfare of SCs and STs. (Representational Image)

Won't allow scrapping of quotas, dilution of SC/ST Act 'at any cost': BJP

'PM Modi government has introduced schemes to address these problems which Congress ignored for decades,' Bizay Sonkar Shastri alleged.

04 Jul 2018 2:14 PM

Two persons have been arrested and further investigations are underway. (Representational Image)

3 Jalgaon Dalit boys beaten, paraded naked for swimming in well

The boys, who hailed from Vakadi village, had gone to take a dip in the well to beat the scorching heat.

15 Jun 2018 9:34 AM

The Congress now plans to appoint district level coordinators who will maintain a dialogue with dalits in their region and also help them in any crisis. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress to connect with dalits through padyatra in UP

The party will also set up “Dalit Help Centres” in every district which will provide legal help to these sections of society.

15 Jun 2018 12:57 AM

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday held a meeting with officials of FCI and reviewed its functioning. (Photo: File)

Centre will bring ordinance if SC ‘dilutes’ SC/ST act: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the government is committed (for the welfare of SC/ST).

08 May 2018 3:34 PM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: File/PTI)

SC/ST Act: No stay on order, apex court says stepped in to fill gaps in law

Attorney General KK Venugopal said the verdict has seriously affected morale of the community, for whom the law was a source of protection.

04 May 2018 8:38 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

SC rejects govt’s plea to stay its SC/ST law ruling

The A-G told the court the judgment has led to more crimes being committed against dalits without registration of FIR and arrest being made.

04 May 2018 12:48 AM

The March 20 judgment led to a nation-wide outrage by the Dalits and tribals resulting in loss of several lives. (Photo: File)

Top court agrees to urgent hearing on SC/ST Act

Supreme Court will hear the Centre’s plea seeking review of its March 20 judgment on May 3.

28 Apr 2018 8:25 AM

Seen as the Congress party's effort to reach out to the Dalit community ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the campaign launch is expected to be attended by Manmohan Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge and Sushil Kumar Shinde among others. (Photo: Facebook/Rahul Gandhi)

Rahul Gandhi to launch year-long 'Save the Constitution' campaign today

The campaign will be launched from the Talkatora stadium in Delhi today, will continue till April 14, 2019.

23 Apr 2018 12:48 PM

Mayawati has termed the BJP’s efforts of uplifting the weaker sections of society as natakbaazi in the name of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Age Debate: Cashing in on dalits?

The BJP’s attitude towards dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

19 Apr 2018 2:19 AM

Poll-bound BJP states to move against Supreme Court order

The Centre was forced to file a review petition against the apex court's order after massive protests by dalit groups.

18 Apr 2018 2:19 AM

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time

The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.

17 Apr 2018 1:00 AM

Dalit groups had organised protests across the country on April 2 against the alleged dilution of the Act through the March 20 verdict of the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

SC/ST Act: Govt considering ordinance to bring back original provisions

Sources within the govt at different levels say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help calm tempers.

15 Apr 2018 1:02 PM

Kerala joins Centre to seek SC/ST Act verdict review

In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakash, Kerala said that the March 20 verdict has created insecurity among SC/ST people.

15 Apr 2018 4:57 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Govt won’t allow SC/ST Act to be diluted, says Modi

The Prime Minister challenged the Congress to name even a single thing which it may have done to honour the legacy of Dr Ambedkar.

14 Apr 2018 5:38 AM

Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal (Photo: ANI)

A-G tells SC: SC/ST ruling led to damage and disharmony

The confusion created by the judgment, it was submitted, deserves to be corrected.

13 Apr 2018 2:40 AM

The Centre said the Supreme Court verdict, which had dealt with an issue of a 'very sensitive nature', has caused 'commotion', 'anger, unease and a sense of disharmony' in the country. (Photo: PTI)

SC/ST Act judgement has greatly damaged country: Centre to SC

Centre said 'confusion' created by SC verdict may have to be corrected by reviewing judgement and recalling directions issued by top court.

12 Apr 2018 2:40 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all BJP MPs to spend two nights each in a dalit village. (Photo: PTI)

Dalits’ anger may spell the end of Modi magic

The Supreme Court ruling comes in the wake of the increasing atrocities against the dalits under BJP rule.

12 Apr 2018 5:47 AM

Bharat Bandh by various Dalit outfits on April 2 led to widespread violence across the country and a number of deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Centre asks states to tighten security for Bharat Bandh today

MHA said district magistrates and superintendents of police will be personally held responsible for violence in their area of jurisdiction.

10 Apr 2018 8:00 AM

The April 2 bandh was called by groups opposing the so-called dilution of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in view of a Supreme Court order. Poll-bound Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan bore the maximum brunt of the agitation.

States on high alert for anti-quota stir

A special committee called “April 10 Bharat Bandh Sangharsh Samiti” has been formed for the bandh.

10 Apr 2018 6:56 AM

'He did so because he was very upset over Bharat Bandh protests,' the RSS worker's friend told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Upset over Bharat Bandh protest, RSS worker attempts self-immolation in Jaipur

Various Dalit organisations called for Bharat Bandh on April 2 to oppose the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act.

09 Apr 2018 1:56 PM

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