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UP Elections 2022 BJP state chief urges party men to have tea with Dalits ask votes on nationalism gcwUP Elections 2022 BJP state chief urges party men to have tea with Dalits ask votes on nationalism gcw

UP Elections 2022: State BJP chief wants cadre to have 'chai' with Dalits

In his address to BJP activists, he stated that party members should go to the homes of 100 Dalits in their area and persuade them to vote for the saffron party in the state's next Assembly election. 

Politics Nov 15, 2021, 4:30 PM IST

Karnataka 5 arrested for imposing Rs 25,000 fine on Dalit family for entering temple-ycbKarnataka 5 arrested for imposing Rs 25,000 fine on Dalit family for entering temple-ycb

Karnataka: 5 arrested for imposing Rs 25,000 fine on Dalit family for entering temple

After reports of inhumane act of fining Dalits after a toddler entered a temple, the Koppal district police have arrested five people in this connection. Both DC and SP visited the spot and gave lessons to villagers about the rule of law.

India News Sep 23, 2021, 7:20 PM IST

Sunil Jakhar baffled by Harish Rawat s Sidhu to lead Punjab polls statement; BJP says insult to Dalits'Sunil Jakhar baffled by Harish Rawat s Sidhu to lead Punjab polls statement; BJP says insult to Dalits'

Sunil Jakhar ‘baffled’ by Harish Rawat's ‘Sidhu to lead Punjab polls’ statement; BJP says 'insult to Dalits'

In a shocking development ahead of Channi’s swearing-in ceremony, Former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Monday hit out at party’s state in-charge Harish Rawat over his statement announcing that election in the state would be led by Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Top Stories Sep 20, 2021, 11:44 AM IST

Tasildhar washes tea glass at Dalit-owned stalls, warns villagers against untouchablity - ycbTasildhar washes tea glass at Dalit-owned stalls, warns villagers against untouchablity - ycb

Tasildhar washes tea glass at Dalit-owned stalls, warns villagers against untouchablity

Following the incident of social evil like untouchablity in Karnataka, a Tasildhar visited a Dalit-owned tea shop and also washed the tea glasses used by Dalits.
 

India News Mar 5, 2021, 6:18 PM IST

Karnataka 50 Dalits convert to Buddhism in Udupi -ymnKarnataka 50 Dalits convert to Buddhism in Udupi -ymn

Karnataka: 50 Dalits convert to Buddhism in Udupi

 More than 50 people belonging to the Dalit community have accepted Buddhism as their faith on the occasion 64th Dhammachakra Pravartan Day in Udupi.

India Oct 20, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Towards equality: Vishwa Hindu Parishad trains 5000 Dalits as priests-cdrTowards equality: Vishwa Hindu Parishad trains 5000 Dalits as priests-cdr

Towards equality: Vishwa Hindu Parishad trains 5000 Dalits as priests

With a view to ending caste discrimination and untouchability, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad had taken an endeavour to train as many as 5000 Dalits as priests 
 

India Aug 25, 2020, 1:18 PM IST

Action will be taken against those involved in atrocities against Dalits: Sachin PilotAction will be taken against those involved in atrocities against Dalits: Sachin Pilot

Action will be taken against those involved in atrocities against Dalits: Sachin Pilot

Deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, said that atrocities against Dalits have taken place and serious action will be taken against those involved

India Feb 29, 2020, 11:11 AM IST

Arudhra held for holding placard reading "free Kashmir, free Muslims, free Dalits"Arudhra held for holding placard reading "free Kashmir, free Muslims, free Dalits"

Arudhra held for holding placard reading "free Kashmir, free Muslims, free Dalits"

After Amulya Leona earned the wrath of the nation for raising pro-Pakistan slogans in Bengaluru, another young girl Arudhra has been detained by the police for holding a placard that read, "Free Kashmir, free Muslims, free Dalits"
 

India Feb 21, 2020, 3:06 PM IST

Dalit man accused of stealing Rs 100, has screwdriver inserted in private partsDalit man accused of stealing Rs 100, has screwdriver inserted in private parts

Dalit man accused of stealing Rs 100, has screwdriver inserted in private parts

A video from Rajasthan has gone viral. A group of men can be seen dipping a screwdriver in petrol and inserting it into the private parts of one of the two Dalits, accused of stealing Rs 100

Crime Feb 20, 2020, 2:29 PM IST

Amid CAA, why aren't Dalits considered citizens of India? Activists question Centre in Karnataka's UdupiAmid CAA, why aren't Dalits considered citizens of India? Activists question Centre in Karnataka's Udupi

Amid CAA, why aren't Dalits considered citizens of India? Activists question Centre in Karnataka's Udupi

Activists took to the streets and staged a protest in front of the gram panchayat office in Udupi, Karnataka, highlighting the discrimination they are facing and having no burial grounds for Dalits

India Jan 30, 2020, 1:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Dalits ready to convert to Islam over government inactionTamil Nadu Dalits ready to convert to Islam over government inaction

Tamil Nadu Dalits ready to convert to Islam over government inaction

The 3,000 residents from Tamil Nadu's Nadur led by members of Tamil Puligal Katchi decided to convert to Islam after citing the ill-treatment of Dalits in the Hindu religion

India Dec 26, 2019, 2:45 PM IST

Dalit youths stripped, flogged for arguing with Ahmedabad eatery ownerDalit youths stripped, flogged for arguing with Ahmedabad eatery owner

Dalit youths stripped, flogged for arguing with Ahmedabad eatery owner

One of the two Dalit youths was stripped and flogged, whereas another youth was beaten up by a group of men at an eatery in Ahmedabad.

India Nov 4, 2019, 6:21 PM IST

Deve Gowda was accidental PM: Hassan BJP candidate ManjuDeve Gowda was accidental PM: Hassan BJP candidate Manju

Deve Gowda was accidental PM: Hassan BJP candidate Manju

Criticising Deve Gowda and family for cheating Dalits and minorities and using them as vote bank, Hassan's BJP candidate Manju said the JDS national president did not become PM on his own but Congress made him. Similarly, Kumaraswamy became Karnataka chief minister because of Yeddyurappa, he claimed

NEWS Apr 12, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

Bengaluru: Congress candidate resorts to minority appeasementBengaluru: Congress candidate resorts to minority appeasement

Bengaluru: Congress candidate resorts to minority appeasement

Known for its appeasement and prioritising Dalits over others, Congress candidate BK Hariprasad reached out to Al-Ameen Education Society to seek votes. During his speech, he compared RSS leader Savarkar to a British agent. 

NEWS Apr 4, 2019, 5:02 PM IST

Kothur Manjunath threatens to release CD against Congress MP KH MuniyappaKothur Manjunath threatens to release CD against Congress MP KH Muniyappa

Kothur Manjunath threatens to release CD against Congress MP KH Muniyappa

Former Congress MLA Manjunath had compared Dalits to his shoes when questioned about fake certificate submission. He has now threatened to release a CD against KH Muniyappa if he contests in the Lok Sabha elections.

NEWS Mar 7, 2019, 2:49 PM IST