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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
TopicDalits

Topic: Dalits

Congress, BJP and every other party owe Dalits their land, not just khichdi

There can be no social change and revolution without addressing the livelihood concerns of Dalits.

Between BJP and Dalits, why khichdi is the lowest common denominator

The humble khichdi is the safest option for India’s ruling party.

A year after Bhima-Koregaon clashes, here’s why the Maharashtra village erupted

Bhima-Koregaon was the site of clashes on 1 January 2018, the 200th anniversary of a battle where a British army comprising Dalits beat one led by Brahmin Peshwa.

Village at centre of Bhima-Koregaon violence is peaceful, but uneasy

Since clashes over a piece of history involving Dalits and Marathas, the village of Vadhu Budruk has lived under constant police presence. 

This Bhima-Koregaon memorial day, villagers will be ready with flowers, water & toilets

Police are going all out to ensure there is no repeat of the violence that occurred on 1 January 2018, when clashes broke out between Dalits & Marathas. 

Owaisi says Muslims, Dalits have been squeezed between BJP & Congress and used for votes

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has tied up with Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar for 2019 polls and calls alliance an assertion of Dalit, Muslim and OBC rights

Why Mayawati won’t break her alliance with Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh

Her problems with the Congress are unique.

Owaisi and Prakash Ambedkar join hands to fight elections in Maharashtra

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that Prakash Ambedkar will be holding a public rally alongside him on 2 October.

Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad walks out of jail with a promise to ‘defeat BJP’

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was sent to jail last May after a protest against Dalit atrocities turned into a full-fledged clash with police.

Dalit leader in Madhya Pradesh scalped for wearing turban, alleges BSP

BSP worker Sardar Singh Jatav was allegedly abused by three men of the Gurjar community. 

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.