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'Discrimination Of Dalits After 80 Years Painful': Madras High Court On Temple Row
Continued discrimination against Dalits, 80 years after independence, is painful, the Madras High Court said as it heard a plea demanding the Tamil Nadu government intervene to ensure Dalits can enter temples, such as one in Pudukkottai district.
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Dalit Groom Prays At Temple Near BR Ambedkar's Birthplace In Police Presence
A groom from the Dalit community had to offer prayers at a Lord Ram temple, located near Dr B R Ambedkar's birthplace, in police presence after an argument between two groups in a village here.
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Opinion | Why India's Constitution Is Key For Continuation Of Its Civilizational Ethos
When I think of the Indian Constitution, as someone from the Dalit community, what comes to mind is that it has proven to be a strong shield against discrimination and exploitation.
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"INDIA Alliance Is Voice Of Poor, Deprived, Oppressed": Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren emphasized the inclusive mission of the INDIA bloc stating that it is the voice of the poor, deprived, oppressed, tribal, Dalit, backwards, and minority communities and this voice will continue to resonate strongly in the Parliament.
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"Will Remove 50% Cap, Give As Much Reservation As Needed": Rahul Gandhi
The Congress will remove the Supreme Court-mandated 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservation and increase quota benefits for people from Dalit, backward and tribal communities, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today.
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In UP, 15 Men Jailed For Life In 23-Year-Old Case Of Violence Against Dalits
A court here has sentenced 15 men to life imprisonment in a 23-year-old case of violence against members of the Dalit community in which an infant was burnt alive.
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3 Dalit Women Beaten With Sticks After Goats Enter Farm Plot In Madhya Pradesh
Three Dalit women were allegedly beaten up by some persons belonging to the Gurjar community in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh over goats entering a farm plot, a police official said on Friday.
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After OBC Outreach, PM Assures Telangana's Dalit Community Of Support
In his second visit to Telangana in less than a week, ahead of the Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong outreach to the Dalit community, particularly the Madigas, who make up 60 per cent of the Scheduled Caste community.
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Police Case Against 5 For Harassing Dalit Man In Rajasthan
Five persons of the Gurjar community have been charged for harassing a Dalit man to apologise before the panchayat for his alleged inappropriate remark against a woman of the Gurjar community in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, police said Tuesday.
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"Shows How Much Casteism Poison...": MK Stalin On Attack On Dalit Boy
A class 12 student belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Tirunelveli district was allegedly attacked by his classmates, even as Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over "casteism poison" creeping into young minds.
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Mayawati Says Will Take Call On Joining Governments After Assembly Polls
Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati today asserted that her party would take a call on joining governments after upcoming assembly polls in states such as Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana to ensure "balance of power".
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BR Ambedkar Was In Favour Of Uniform Civil Code: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not harm the interests of Muslims or the tribal communities, Union minister Ramdas Athawale said here on Wednesday.
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6 Dalit Homes Built Under PM Scheme In Madhya Pradesh Bulldozed
Bulldozing houses of the scheduled caste community in Raipura village of Sagar district, allegedly without serving notices, has sparked a massive political outrage with the Madhya Pradesh government in damage control mode.
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Dalit Man Beaten By Hotelier, His Staffer In Gujarat, Dies
A Dalit man died after being allegedly thrashed by a hotel owner belonging to an upper caste community and his accomplice following an argument, during which they also hurled casteist slurs at the victim in Gujarat's Mahisagar district, police said o
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Forced To "Drink Urine": Dalit Student Accuses Noida Police Of Framing Him
The second-year BA LLB student, who belongs to the Dalit community, also alleged he was forced to drink urine by policemen.
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'Discrimination Of Dalits After 80 Years Painful': Madras High Court On Temple Row
Continued discrimination against Dalits, 80 years after independence, is painful, the Madras High Court said as it heard a plea demanding the Tamil Nadu government intervene to ensure Dalits can enter temples, such as one in Pudukkottai district.
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Dalit Groom Prays At Temple Near BR Ambedkar's Birthplace In Police Presence
A groom from the Dalit community had to offer prayers at a Lord Ram temple, located near Dr B R Ambedkar's birthplace, in police presence after an argument between two groups in a village here.
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Opinion | Why India's Constitution Is Key For Continuation Of Its Civilizational Ethos
When I think of the Indian Constitution, as someone from the Dalit community, what comes to mind is that it has proven to be a strong shield against discrimination and exploitation.
-
"INDIA Alliance Is Voice Of Poor, Deprived, Oppressed": Hemant Soren
Hemant Soren emphasized the inclusive mission of the INDIA bloc stating that it is the voice of the poor, deprived, oppressed, tribal, Dalit, backwards, and minority communities and this voice will continue to resonate strongly in the Parliament.
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"Will Remove 50% Cap, Give As Much Reservation As Needed": Rahul Gandhi
The Congress will remove the Supreme Court-mandated 50 per cent cap on caste-based reservation and increase quota benefits for people from Dalit, backward and tribal communities, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today.
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In UP, 15 Men Jailed For Life In 23-Year-Old Case Of Violence Against Dalits
A court here has sentenced 15 men to life imprisonment in a 23-year-old case of violence against members of the Dalit community in which an infant was burnt alive.
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3 Dalit Women Beaten With Sticks After Goats Enter Farm Plot In Madhya Pradesh
Three Dalit women were allegedly beaten up by some persons belonging to the Gurjar community in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh over goats entering a farm plot, a police official said on Friday.
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After OBC Outreach, PM Assures Telangana's Dalit Community Of Support
In his second visit to Telangana in less than a week, ahead of the Assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong outreach to the Dalit community, particularly the Madigas, who make up 60 per cent of the Scheduled Caste community.
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Police Case Against 5 For Harassing Dalit Man In Rajasthan
Five persons of the Gurjar community have been charged for harassing a Dalit man to apologise before the panchayat for his alleged inappropriate remark against a woman of the Gurjar community in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, police said Tuesday.
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"Shows How Much Casteism Poison...": MK Stalin On Attack On Dalit Boy
A class 12 student belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Tirunelveli district was allegedly attacked by his classmates, even as Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed concern over "casteism poison" creeping into young minds.
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Mayawati Says Will Take Call On Joining Governments After Assembly Polls
Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati today asserted that her party would take a call on joining governments after upcoming assembly polls in states such as Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana to ensure "balance of power".
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BR Ambedkar Was In Favour Of Uniform Civil Code: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would not harm the interests of Muslims or the tribal communities, Union minister Ramdas Athawale said here on Wednesday.
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6 Dalit Homes Built Under PM Scheme In Madhya Pradesh Bulldozed
Bulldozing houses of the scheduled caste community in Raipura village of Sagar district, allegedly without serving notices, has sparked a massive political outrage with the Madhya Pradesh government in damage control mode.
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Dalit Man Beaten By Hotelier, His Staffer In Gujarat, Dies
A Dalit man died after being allegedly thrashed by a hotel owner belonging to an upper caste community and his accomplice following an argument, during which they also hurled casteist slurs at the victim in Gujarat's Mahisagar district, police said o
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Forced To "Drink Urine": Dalit Student Accuses Noida Police Of Framing Him
The second-year BA LLB student, who belongs to the Dalit community, also alleged he was forced to drink urine by policemen.
