Dalit

Dhananjay from the All India Students' Association (AISA) won the JNUSU president's post by securing 2,598 votes against the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's (ABVP) Umesh C Ajmeera.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (Feb 24) slammed the BJP-led central government alleging that the latter is taking a hostile approach against the Dalits.

The desecration of Dr BR Ambedkar's statue in Lumbini Park, Kotanur (D) village, Kalaburagi, triggered protests by pro-Dalit organizations. The incident led to property damage as miscreants pelted stones at shops and vehicles. A highway was blocked for three hours. A note found near the statue implicated four individuals from Panegaon 3, Nadi Sinnur, raising suspicions of a deliberate plot. Law enforcement is investigating the case.

The Dalit youth, Vinayakan committed suicide in July 2017. The family alleged that he committed suicide after being beaten up by the police.

Udit Raj anticipated the presence of casteists and anti-reservationists at the Ram temple, signaling the beginning of a new era for Dalits and backward classes.

The desecration of Dr. BR Ambedkar's statue in Gangavathi sparked protests by Dalit groups, demanding swift arrests. Officials, including the DySP and MLA Janardhana Reddy, intervened, promising action. Despite attempts to calm tensions, protesters persisted. Police assurance and council efforts led to gradual easing, with city staff cleaning the defiled statue, supported by Councilor Veerupakshamurthy.

In Yadahalli, Kolar district, a violent assault on Dalit youth Hanumanthappa ensued over grazing cows on Sriramegowda's land. Allegedly, a group attacked Hanumanthappa and his wife, setting fire to his brother's hut. Four of the accused have been arrested, escalating tension in the village and prompting increased police presence.

A video clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's interaction with Harvard University students has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism for his philosophical concepts on life and death

Travelling from Kanpur to Jaipur, the young woman was seated in the cabin when the appalling crime occurred. Identified as Arif and Lalit, the drivers reportedly assaulted her within the closed confines of the cabin.

In Devikera's fairs, mass animal sacrifices spark controversy, with Dalits allegedly coerced to consume meat or face social exclusion. Advocacy by Rajya Dalit Sangharsh Committee aims to halt the practices, citing superstitious rituals and potential community clashes. Reports reveal intimidation tactics and threats against those opposing the customs.

The BJP is reportedly contemplating a formula for Rajasthan, considering a chief minister with two deputies to achieve a balance among political and social factions, including Rajput, Brahmin, Meena, and Jat communities. The strategy also involves appointing a scheduled caste (Dalit) woman MLA as the speaker.

The complaint, filed by Dalsaniya, led to registering an FIR against the woman, identified as Vibhuti Patel or Raniba, her brother Om Patel, and manager Parikshit, among others. Pratipalsinh Zala, Deputy Superintendent of Police (SC/ST Cell) at Morbi's 'A' division, confirmed the development.

At the Taranagar rally in Rajasthan, PM Narendra Modi remarked that the Congress government resembles a "cricket team where batsmen are attempting to run each other out," subtly alluding to past power struggles between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticized senior Congress leader Kamal Nath for his disparaging remarks about North Eastern states during an election rally in Madhya Pradesh. Kamal Nath allegedly referred to a Dalit woman as "an item" and made derogatory comments about Mizoram and Tripura.

In Bengaluru, a 17-year-old girl was brutally murdered by her father after eloping with her Dalit lover. The tragic incident unfolded in Naganathpur, exposing the grim reality of honor killings in society, where love defying societal norms often leads to tragic consequences for young couples.