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

Heal the rifts within, else India will suffer

It is time the government took stock of the social reality and initiate steps to regenerate a happier state of affairs.

11 April 2018 12:18 AM IST

Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set dozens of vehicles ablaze in several states during a nationwide bandh on Monday.

Age Debate: Are dalits only a votebank?

Dalit anger across India erupted as they feel the BJP-RSS aren't interested in their uplift.

5 April 2018 6:26 AM IST

Students stage a protest in Ranchi on Monday during Bharat Bandh call by dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

Fallout of dalit anger may hurt BJP in 2019

The BJP stands to lose its electoral base among dalits in 2019 though it may regain it in a politically distant future.

4 April 2018 2:29 AM IST

Vehicles set on fire by a group of protesters in Meerut. (Photo: PTI)

Punjab: No major incidents reported

The Congress-led Punjab government had on Sunday ordered a security clampdown as a precautionary measure.

3 April 2018 7:10 AM IST

Bhaskar Gaikwad

Aggrieved by Supreme Court order, complainant to file review

Pointing to the lapses on the part of the state government when the matter was being heard in the SC.

3 April 2018 2:19 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP govts have created fear among dalits: Rahul Gandhi

Says important for Cong to reach out to victims of violence.

30 July 2018 1:12 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Dalits, minorities victims of mindless violence', Cong must reach out...

The current dispensation, Rahul Gandhi alleged, has allowed 'climate of fear' and lawlessness 'to not only prevail but...

29 July 2018 6:56 PM IST

Dalits are tortured at large scale after April 2 country-wide agitation. People from Barmer, Jalore, Jaipur, Gwalior, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Karoli and other parts said that not only anti-reservationists but police are also beating and slapping false cases, BJP parliamentarian Udit Raj said. (Photo: Facebook)

Prominent dalit BJP MP slams party

Dr Udit Raj holds Modi govt responsible for failing the community.

29 July 2018 1:08 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: File)

Yogi govt to dole out sops to OBCs, dalits in big way

The importance being given to OBCs and dalits is, apparently, designed to blunt the impact of the SP-BSP alliance in the...

28 July 2018 12:46 AM IST

Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vial Paswan, said patience of many within the LJP is running thin as circumstances raising concerns of the Dalits and tribals have emerged of late. (Photo: File | PTI)

More ally trouble for BJP; Paswans give deadline to meet demands over...

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP turned up heat on Modi govt, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based.

27 July 2018 7:08 PM IST

The Big Ben (Photo: AFP)

UK rules out separate law for caste discrimination among Indians

The groups that had campaigned against separate caste-based legislation welcomed government's conclusion as boost to...

24 July 2018 8:50 AM IST

The groom Sanjay Jatav (C) took a historic ride on Sunday after he entered the Thakur community-dominated village in presence of a heavy police force. (Photo: ANI)

First time in 80 years, Dalit groom takes out his baarat in UP's...

The village has been in limelight for the past six months after local Thakur community allegedly threatened to disrupt...

16 July 2018 1:24 PM IST