SIR an attempt to institutionalise ‘vote chori’: Rahul
Bhopal: Loading his ‘vote chori’ (vote theft) jibe as fresh ammunition to gun for the BJP-led NDA, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the ruling party at the Centre was working in collusion with the Election Commission (EC) to destroy the country’s democratic framework while also inflicting wounds on the soul of the ‘Constitution.’ Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) the Congress leader alleged that the enumeration exercise was a cover for ‘institutionalising vote chori’. “This is an attack on our democracy and the Constitution as conceived by Dr Ambedkar. PM Modi, Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar are working in collusion to damage Bharat Mata,” Rahul alleged. In his parting address at Pachmarhi where he had arrived on Saturday to attend a training camp organised for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents there, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha said, “The main issue facing the country today is vote chori. As you must have seen during my presentation on Haryana (assembly polls), there were 25 lakh fake voters, which means that one in every eight voters was fake. After going through the data on Haryana (polls), I am sure ‘vote chori’ happened in MP, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh as well.” Asked if he had evidence of vote theft in MP as well, Rahul responded, “Yes, we have a lot of information from different places. We shall present all information and evidence before the country in due course of time. This is just the beginning.” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Rahul calls for district-level action, to target all households before 2028
Bhopal: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is on a two-day visit to Pachmarhi where he held an in-depth session with state party seniors and then held a marathon meeting with newly appointed district presidents. Rahul Gandhi arrived by a special plane from Delhi on Saturday afternoon and then headed for Pachmarhi in a chopper. Just before boarding the special flight to Bhopal, Rahul Gandhi took to X and posted a video of children eating their mid-day meal on fragments on newspapers and not plates. “I am going to Madhya Pradesh today,”@RahulGandhi wrote. “And ever since I saw this news that children are being served mid-day meals on newspapers, my heart has broken.” Reacting to this tweet, the state BJP said that it is an old video, and action was taken after the news surfaced. “The self-help group responsible for this was blacklisted,” the state BJP tweeted. Upon reaching Pachmarhi, Rahul Gandhi addressed senior state party leaders on decentralisation of the state unit – how to make the district offices strong and take district-based decisions there. Sources said that Rahul Gandhi instructed that strengthening of district units will enable the party to reach the villages. The target is to reach every household before the 2028 assembly elections. In a state where the party has been out of power since Dec 2003, except for the 15-month Kamal Nath govt, the Congress wants to return to power through the districts. The party so far has been unable to match the organisational strength of the ruling BJP. On June 3, Rahul Gandhi launched the Sangathan Srajan Abhiyan in the state with the goal of strengthening the organisation at the districts to panchayat levels. These newly elected district presidents were appointed under that campaign – some of whom are popular faces like Jaivardhan Singh, son of former chief minister Digvijaya Singh, former ministers Omkar Singh Markam, Priyavrat Singh and former NSUI state chief Vipin Wankhede. Those present in the hour-long senior leaders’ meeting included former chief minister Digvijaya Singh, former LoPs Ajay Singh and Dr Govind Singh, PCC chief Jitu Patwari, LoP Umang Singhar, Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha, former Union ministers Kantilal Bhuria, Arun Yadav and others. However, former chief minister Kamal Nath could not come to Pachmarhi because of medical reasons. After the meeting, leaders who spoke to reporters emphasised that Rahul Gandhi wants action and hard work in the field. Former LoP Ajay Singh refused to divulge the instructions given to the party top-brass, but said, “If anybody does not work, whether at the district or state level, the person will now be held accountable. Inactivity means that the person will be changed.” This was confirmed by former minister and party veteran Govind Singh, “Work review will be done. And inactivity means that you can be removed.” Later, he addressed the 72 organisational district presidents who were seated on the floor of a metal roofed hall with Rahul Gandhi walking in the centre and speaking to them. Family members including children of the district presidents were invited to Pachmarhi to have dinner with Rahul Gandhi. Rahul halted the night in Pachmarhi. He is scheduled to hold a small meeting with Congress leaders on Sunday morning before leaving around 10:30 am for the campaign in Bihar. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Madhya Pradesh: Court issues major decision in Dalit forced urine case, accused to remain behind bars
A major decision has been reached in the Bhind Dalit case. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the bail plea of the accused. A Dalit youth was beaten and forced to drink urine in Surpura, Bhind district. Police arrested three accused and took action under the SC-ST Act. Madhya Pradesh Bhind Peshab Kand News: A major court decision has been reached in the highly publicized case of a Dalit youth being forced to drink urine in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the bail plea of the accused. Now, the accused will remain behind bars. A Dalit youth was beaten in the Surpura area of Bhind district. It is alleged that he was then forced to drink urine. The Bhind District Court had already rejected the bail plea in this case. Now, the Gwalior bench of the High Court has also denied bail. Senior advocate Anil Mishra represented the accused, Alok Sharma. It should be noted that on October 20, 2025, Gyan Singh Jatav, a Dalit, was beaten and forced to drink urine in Bhind district. Acting swiftly in response to the harassment, Bhind police registered a case under various sections of the SC/ST Act, including assault, kidnapping, and the SC/ST Act, and arrested the accused, Sonu Barua, Alok Sharma, and Chhotu. The entire story of the Dalit youth being forced to drink urine in Bhind is that Gyan Singh is a driver by profession. He claims that on October 18, Sonu Barua, a villager, asked him to work as a driver on his vehicle. In a media interview, Gyan Singh stated that these individuals were criminal in nature, so he refused to drive their vehicle. They then abducted him from his home at gunpoint, assaulted him, and forced him to drink urine. A major decision has been reached in the Bhind Dalit case. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the accused’s bail plea. The incident of a Dalit youth being beaten and forced to drink urine occurred in Surpura, Bhind district. Police arrested three accused and took action under the SC-ST Act. Reported by: Dev Shrimali, Edited by: Vishwanath Saini Courtesy: Hindi News
Rahul Gandhi to visit Pachmarhi today for Cong training camp
Bhopal: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, is set to reach Pachmarhi on Saturday as part of a two-day visit and will halt for the night at a local hotel. He will arrive in Bhopal on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 pm and leave by helicopter to Pachmarhi, where he is scheduled to spend three hours interacting with the Congress’ newly elected district presidents at the party’s training camp. According to the state PCC office, after reaching Pachmarhi he is expected to address the district presidents on “Global Politics of India” and may discuss his recent vote-theft allegations against the ruling BJP. The Congress MP from Rae Bareilly last visited the state on June 3 this year to inaugurate the Sangathan Srajan organisation restructuring Abhiyan in Bhopal, during which 72 new district presidents were appointed. Sources said Rahul Gandhi will hold one-on-one meetings with senior party leaders including Digvijaya Singh, Kamal Nath, PCC chief Jitu Patwari, LOP Umang Singhar and former Union minister Arun Yadav. Following his overnight stay, he will meet party workers again on Sunday morning before departing for New Delhi at around 1 pm. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Cong plans Pacgmarhi camp for dist leaders, Rahul invited
Bhopal: The State Congress is organising a ten-day training camp in Pachmarhi for the party’s newly appointed 72 organisational district presidents, starting from 2 November. State Congress President Jitu Patwari has sent an invitation to Lok Sabha LOP Rahul Gandhi to address the congregation on any day he is available during the training course. Initially, it was claimed that the Congress MP from Rae Bareli would address the Congress district presidents on 9 or 10 November after election campaigning comes to a halt in Bihar. However, sources in the state party office on Wednesday said that requests have been made for Rahul Gandhi to address the inaugural session in Pachmarhi on 2 November. But, the Lok Sabha LOP’s office has not confirmed his programme in Madhya Pradesh. PCC organisational general secretary Sanjay Kamle told TOI, “There is a possibility that the Lok Sabha LOP may come to the state either on 9 or 10 November. Campaigning in Bihar will come to an end on 8 November, after which he may come to address the training camp,” he said. Sanjay Kamle also added that the state Congress has requested the office of Rahul Gandhi to see if he can address the district presidents after campaigning stops for the first phase of Bihar elections on 3 November. State Congress vice-president Mahendra Joshi is the coordinator and in charge of the training camp. Speaking to TOI, he said, “The training camp will be for the district party presidents appointed during the Sangathan Srajan Abhiyan inaugurated by Rahul Gandhi in June. There are 72 organisational districts, including some city offices like Bhopal and Indore, which have one district president for rural areas and another for the city.” Joshi said that the district Congress presidents will be trained in various political aspects, social situations, organisational views, electoral rolls, the communalism factor, “false promises made by the ruling BJP and how to expose them to the people.” “After the training is completed, the district presidents will return to their work areas and utilise what they have been taught to train the grassroots workers at the district, assembly constituencies, blocks, mandal, sector, and panchayat levels,” Joshi said. “The focus of the training will be on how Congress workers can face the challenges of voter list manipulation by the rival political party, misinformation spread by them via technology, and how to make people aware of such tactics so they know the truth,” Mahendra Joshi argued. “Empowering our workers to spread information among people can come only with training,” he said. The district Congress presidents will be trained by party functionaries from Delhi and Bhopal, as well as political and academic experts. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
MP News: Firing, Arson Reported In Bhind; 9 Booked After Dalit Killing
Tension prevailed in Riniya village under Daboh police station limits after a violent attack followed the murder of a Dalit youth, Ali alias Rudra Pratap Singh Jatav on Saturday night. Bhind (Madhya Pradesh): Tension prevailed in Riniya village under Daboh police station limits after a violent attack followed the murder of a Dalit youth, Ali alias Rudra Pratap Singh Jatav on Saturday night. Police have registered a case against seven named and two unidentified accused for firing, vandalism and arson, which caused losses estimated at Rs 15–20 lakh. According to the complaint by Meherban Singh alias Bunty Kaurav, the incident occurred around 10:30 pm on October 25 when 8–10 armed men from Raipura No 2, including Shailendra, Ashok, Ramkesh, Bhaiyalal, Satendra, Captain, Jabar and Darshan Jatav, attacked his home. The assailants reportedly fired shots, broke the main gate and damaged household items such as the TV, fridge, cooler and sofa. Ashok was armed with a 12-bore gun, Bhaiyalal with a pistol, Satendra with a sword and Captain carried a Mauser. The attackers allegedly set the house and a car on fire after vandalism. The family fled the village in fear but later returned when police forces were deployed. An FIR was registered under various sections of BNS for arson, assault and unlawful assembly. Police have begun an investigation and are searching for the remaining unidentified accused. Courtesy : TFPJ Note: This news is originally published on https:/thefreepressjournal.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
MP: Dalit youth thrown onto garbage at midnight, then set on fire… Mother who came to rescue him after witnessing the brutality in Sagar was also attacked…
Shameful incident in Sagar’s Chandpur village. The victim’s mother alleges casteist abuse and threats to burn him alive. Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): A shameful and horrific incident has come to light in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, where some miscreants are accused of dragging a Dalit youth onto a roadside garbage heap and burning him alive. When the youth’s mother intervened to extinguish the fire, the accused also mistreated her. The victim was taken to the district hospital in critical condition, where his condition is currently stable. What is the whole matter? According to a report in the Free Press Journal, police reported the incident on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Chandpur village in the Rahli area of Sagar district. According to reports, the Dalit youth was allegedly set on fire in the middle of the market. According to the police, the victim, identified as Hemraj Ahirwar, sustained severe burn injuries in the fire. The victim’s 62-year-old mother, Kesrani Ahirwar, has filed a complaint at the Rahli police station, demanding strict action against the accused. The incident is said to have occurred a few days ago. It is reported that the police only took action after news of the incident went viral on social media. What did the mother say in the complaint? Kesrani stated in her complaint that at around 12 a.m. on October 11th, her son, Hemraj, was lying in an intoxicated state near a shop. Two men, identified as Hemraj, son of Kalu Ahirwar, and Naresh, son of Lachhu Sahu, arrived. It is alleged that they first collected garbage near Hemraj (the victim) and then set him on fire. Hearing her son’s cries, Kesrani ran to his rescue and managed to extinguish the fire. However, during this time, the two accused also mistreated her, hurled casteist slurs at her, and threatened to burn her alive. Frightened by this horrific incident, the mother mustered courage and first rushed her injured son to the hospital. She then contacted the police. Kesrani also alleged that these accused have previously been involved in serious crimes and now pose a threat to the lives of her entire family. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Madhya Pradesh shocker: Dalit man beaten to death over petty dispute; tension erupts between 2 villages
BHOPAL: A 35-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by neighbours in Bhind district on Saturday evening following an altercation over petty monetary and other disputes, sparking tension between two nearby villages. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm within Daboh police station area, approximately 65 km from the district headquarters. The deceased, identified as Rudra Pratap Singh Jatav, was attacked with sticks by a group of men from the neighbouring village. Police stated that the deceased and the accused had an old enmity and had a history of minor disputes and verbal altercations. Additional SP Bhind, Sanjeev Kumar Pathak, told TOI, “They had fights in the past, too. The deceased lived in Raipura village while the accused lived in nearby Raniya village. Primary investigation has revealed that the accused, who are from the Kaurav community, have a shop in the village, and due to some petty monetary transactions, there were small disputes between the deceased and the accused. It escalated into a big fight on Saturday evening around 6:30 pm, leading to the murder,” Jatav was initially rushed to a local hospital and later referred to Gwalior but he succumbed to his injuries en route. Following Jatav’s death, tension escalated as the victim’s relatives and villagers vandalised a house belonging to one of the accused and set ablaze parked vehicles. Cops said a search is on for accused and the situation was brought under control. “No one from the accused side has so far complained of any vandalism,” he said. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
MP: We pledge not to have any relations with the Jatav community! Video of caste-based oath taken at Brahmin Mahapanchayat goes viral, sparking outrage across the state
The Indian Constitution guarantees every citizen the fundamental right to live a life free from discrimination. Bhopal. Another case of Dalit oppression and caste discrimination has surfaced from Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh, heating up the political and social atmosphere across the state. First, the inhuman and humiliating brutality against a Dalit truck driver, and now, in the same district, an oath allegedly taken by some members of the Brahmin community to socially boycott the Jatav (Dalit) community has sparked deep anger among the Dalit community in the state. A viral video on social media shows some members of the alleged Mahapanchayat being made to swear not to have any relations with members of the Jatav community. This video has further fueled the spark of caste tension in the entire matter. This incident is set against the backdrop of a tragic incident that occurred on Diwali, in which Dalit youth Gyan Singh Jatav, a truck driver, was brutally treated by arrogant casteists. According to the victim, “I was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint, tied with iron chains, and beaten relentlessly. To humiliate me, I was forced to drink urine from a bottle. This wasn’t just violence, it was punishment in the name of caste. This is caste terror.” Even after the incident came to light, the victim’s side alleges that arrests are being delayed, while the accused are roaming freely. Now, a Mahapanchayat and a pledge to boycott In the latest video, it is being said from the stage of a meeting of the alleged Brahmin community that relations, communication, transactions, social interactions, and kinship with members of the Jatav community will not be maintained at any level. Dalit organizations, social activists, and political parties have called this a direct attack on constitutional norms. Legal experts say this falls squarely under the ambit of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Section 153-A (promoting enmity between communities) and Section 505 (attempting to spread hatred through rumours and speeches) of the Indian Penal Code. Under these sections, inciting hatred against any community, calling for social boycott, making provocative statements in public, and organising meetings that promote caste hatred are punishable offenses. In a conversation with The Mooknayak, legal expert Advocate Mayank Singh said, “The manner in which the oath to boycott a community is allegedly being administered in the video is not only socially dangerous but also a direct attack on constitutional values. Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality to all citizens, Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the basis of caste, and Article 17 completely abolishes untouchability and related practices. Therefore, a public declaration of boycotting a community is contrary to the fundamental principles of the Constitution, law, and justice.” He further said, “The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act considers such acts a serious crime because they are a deliberate attempt to socially, mentally, and economically oppress an individual or community. Sections 153A and 505 of the Indian Penal Code apply to statements and gatherings that promote hatred, tension, or division in society. In such cases, it is the duty of the police and administration to take immediate cognizance and take strict action so that the message of law, not hooliganism and caste frenzy, reaches society.” Azad Samaj Party’s Protest Azad Samaj Party National President Chandrashekhar Azad, in a post on X, described the entire incident as “an extreme form of caste terrorism.” He said, “Instead of punishing the perpetrators, a section of the upper caste society is holding mahapanchayats and vowing to boycott the Jatav community. This is a war against the Constitution, equality, and human dignity. If this is not terrorism, then what is it?” They have demanded from the government: – Immediate arrest of the accused and instigators. – An FIR should be filed against those organizing the Mahapanchayat under the SC/ST Act and sedition. – The victim’s family should be given security and respect. Bhind Superintendent of Police Asit Yadav, speaking to The Mooknayak on this matter, said that the police have taken cognizance of the viral video and an investigation is underway. He said, “The video has surfaced. The police are investigating the entire incident. Only after the investigation will necessary action be taken based on the facts. The case is currently under trial.” What does the Constitution say? The Constitution of India guarantees every citizen the fundamental right to live a life free from discrimination. It outlaws untouchability, caste exclusion, and social segregation, and also places an obligation on the state to ensure the safety and equal opportunities of the weaker sections of society. Therefore, insulting, harassing, or ostracizing any community is not only against human values but also a direct violation of constitutional provisions. This video is considered even more serious because it shows an attempt to legitimize mass boycotts—the same social system that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar described as the basis of social slavery. Ankit Pachauri Courtesy: Hindi News
MP News: Crimes Against Dalits, Clashes Rising In State; The Campaign Launched For Samrasta Comes To Naught
The caste conflicts are rising in the Gwalior-Chambal region in the state Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Samrasta, or equality, is the most important of all issues that the RSS is highlighting in its centenary year. The leaders of the BJP and the Congress are often seen taking snaps and making reels after having meals at the residences of the people belonging to the SC/ST community. The rising incidents of crime against Dalits in the state in one month have raised a question mark on the government. A fresh case of torturing a Dalit has been reported from Surpura village in Bhind district, where a Dalit youth who refused to drive a car on the occasion of Diwali was picked up from his in-laws’ house, beaten up, and forced to drink urine. Six days ago, some people beat up a Dalit youth and urinated on him for protesting against illegal mining in the Slimabad area in Katni district. Before this, there were many incidents of crime against Dalits. According to NCRB data, MP is the third state in the country in terms of incidents of crime against Dalits. Over 8,232 cases were registered in connection with crimes against Dalits in 2023. The caste conflicts are rising in the Gwalior-Chambal region in the state. Statements were issued against the installation of a statue of BR Ambedkar on the premises of the court. Several statements were recently issued against Ambedkar. The Gwalior district administration closed the schools because of the protest. An upper-caste lawyer has opened a front, and the Bhim Army has swung into action in favour of Dalits. There are many cases for which the police reports were not lodged. The same situation cropped up in the region nearly seven years ago. In April 2018, seven people lost their lives in caste-related clashes, and over 100 people sustained injuries. Gwalior was under the curfew for nine days, and the BJP had to bear severe consequences because of the caste fight. According to sources, the RSS, also worried about the caste fight, is trying to quell the flame of anger. MPCC president Jitu Patwari said the incidents of crime against Dalits were rising in the state. A Dalit youth has been inhumanly treated in Bhind just after a week of the Katni incident, but the government is barely paying attention to such incidents, Patwari said. Courtesy : TFPJ Note: This news is originally published on https:/thefreepressjournal.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights