Dalit community

Tamil Nadu: Human feces found in water tank for Dalits, villagers allege caste discrimination

Kumaran. R, a villager, told IANS that the water smelt different and they checked the tank only to find a large quantity of human excreta dumped in the water tank.

Dec 29, 2022, 08:10 AM IST

Congress worker injured in clash over garlanding of Ambedkar statue

A Congress activist of Dalit community was injured in a clash with BJP workers here following a dispute on who will garland the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

Apr 14, 2017, 14:34 PM IST

Shoot me if you want but stop attacking my Dalit brothers, says PM Narendra Modi

On August 05, demanding justice for their community, hundreds of Dalits and members of various civil rights organisations had began the 'Dalit Asmita Yatra'.

Aug 07, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Ensure quota for Dalits in private sector jobs: DMK chief Karunanidhi tells Centre

DMK chief M Karunanidhi today asked the Centre to ensure job reservation for Dalits in the private sector and said his party had adopted resolutions in this regard.

Jul 31, 2016, 18:52 PM IST

Why are Dalits asking permission from CM Shivraj Chouhan to end their lives? – Read

They have claimed that their lands have been occupied by hooligans and they have no other option to sustain our livelihood.

Jul 25, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

Left, JD(U) leaders to visit Una today

JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, CPI's D Raja and CPI(M) Lok Sabha member P K Biju would reach Una tomorrow and meet the family members of the youths who were allegedly beaten up by a group of right-wing 'gau rakshaks' (cow vigilantes).

Jul 22, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Atrocities against Dalits: Protesters block roads, attack govt buses in Gujarat

Protesters from the low-caste Dalit community blocked roads and attacked government buses in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat on Wednesday in a third day of demonstrations over the flogging of four men accused of skinning a cow.

Jul 20, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi – Sailing against all odds

True to his surname, Jitan Ram Manjhi, the former chief minister of Bihar and a popular Dalit leader, is like a sailor (oarsman) who has seen many ups and down in his long political career but has

Oct 23, 2015, 16:41 PM IST

Dalit brothers thrashed for opposing remarks against BR Ambedkar

Three Dalit brothers were allegedly thrashed by a mob after they objected to their derogatory remarks against Dr BR Ambedkar in Virar area here in early hours on Monday, police said.

Oct 12, 2015, 12:54 PM IST