Rahul Gandhi puts out video on 'anti-Dalit' mindset of BJP-RSS"Why are Dalits constantly prosecuted in Modi's new India... His silence reflects the mindset of RSS and BJP... Speak-up Mr Modi," video ad...
06 May, 2018, 08.03 PM IST
AI, GIS, big data helped in successful Bharat Bandh on April 2: Dalit activistThe protest, which surprised many because of its sudden eruption, was organised against the alleged dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of At...
17 Apr, 2018, 03.59 PM IST
Maharashtra to come up with a special compensation policy for violence against DalitsGovt has formed a 13 member committee to submit a plan that would decide on how Dalits and Tribals who are victims under the Atrocity act w...
13 Apr, 2018, 09.44 PM IST
Partial shutdown in Kerala, sporadic violence reportedProtesters against the perceived dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act forcefully closed shops and resorted to road blocks i...
09 Apr, 2018, 02.42 PM IST
SC/ST Act to remain intact, no one can abolish it: Ram Vilas PaswanThe recent Supreme Court judgment "weakens" the provisions of the SC/SC Act and the youth anger over the matter is "natural", Paswan said.
08 Apr, 2018, 08.41 PM IST
Why the 'misuse' of the SC/ST Act is nothing but a bogeyThe police did not register many cases under this Act. Then they would conduct a lopsided investigation. In trial, the prosecution would sh...
06 Apr, 2018, 10.36 PM IST
Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit ShahA recent ruling by the Supreme Court on the Act, which, several Dalit groups say, has diluted the law, had triggered protests with the oppo...
05 Apr, 2018, 03.59 PM IST
SC/ST Act: Dalits view Apex Court verdict as ‘extension of govt policy'Every Dalit and tribal knows the judicial pronouncement will create a system that perfectly allies with the delay and oppression of victims.
03 Apr, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
Atrocities against Dalits at 17-year high in Gujarat, RTI reply showsAccording to figures, the state registered 1,515 cases under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in 2017, the highest number in 17...
21 Mar, 2018, 10.53 AM IST
SC/ST Atrocities Act to stay; amendment can be considered: Ramdas AthawaleAthawale, a prominent Dalit leader, was referring to the "silent agitation" by Maratha community in Maharashtra demanding scrapping of the ...
10 Sep, 2016, 11.05 PM IST
Don't shed crocodile tears but act: Congress to Narendra Modi on DalitsCongress members demanded that the Prime Minister should speak on the issue in the House rather than "tweet". They staged a walkout later.
08 Aug, 2016, 03.23 PM IST
To woo Dalits and corner NDA, Congress to take up pending Bills in Monsoon sessionSources in the party said they will raise the issue of the non-passage of bills like the Constitution (117th Amendment) Bill, 2012.
11 Jun, 2015, 09.07 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi recalibrates Congress Dalit policy; signals end of compromiseRahul Gandhi has directed Cong to spell out "non-negotiables" on Dalit issues, signalling that days of compromise on the crucial front may ...
04 Jun, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi writes PM Modi on atrocities on DalitsCongress President Sonia Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the "distressing rise" in incidents of Dalit atrocities.
03 Jun, 2015, 04.26 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi recalibrates Congress Dalit policyRahul directed Congress to spell out "non-negotiables" on Dalit issues, signalling that days of compromise may be over under his leadership.
02 Jun, 2015, 11.35 AM IST
Maharashtra governor Vidyasagar Rao directs DGP to appoint STF to probe Dalit killingsThe Governor telephoned the DGP after meeting a delegation of RPI led by Ramdas Athawale met him at Raj Bhavan here.
25 Oct, 2014, 03.12 PM IST
Congress woos dalits with ordinanceAbout 620 Dalit organizations from 20 states, all across the country, have been agitating for this piece of legislation for about five year...
04 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST