Telangana: Dalit Congress leader found dead under suspicious circumstances in Medak
Congress SC Cell leader Marrelli Anil (28) was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kulcharam mandal, Medak. Bullets were found near his body, but cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Police have launched an investigation. Medak: Congress Party SC Cell district secretary Marrelli Anil (28) was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Variguntham village in Kulcharam mandal in the early hours of Tuesday. The police have recovered four bullets close to his body. However, they did not confirm whether there were any bullet injuries on his body. He has bleeding injuries on his right shoulder and chest. Anil was on his way to Pythara village, his residence, in his car on Monday late at night after participating in a party programme in Gandhi Bhavan. The police reached the spot, and the body was taken to the government hospital in Medak for a postmortem. The news of his death has triggered widespread shock, with several Congress leaders rushing to the Medak hospital to inquire into the incident. Courtesy : Telangana Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/telanganatoday.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
President Murmu inspires me to work for poor, tribals and dalits of the state: CM Mohan Charan Manjhi
“I vividly remember the jubilant atmosphere that swept the country when her name was announced as the Presidential nominee,” the CM said. Her Excellency President Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Odisha. As I greet her on behalf of 4.5 crore Odias, my heart overflows with joy and pride, not just as a citizen, but as a younger brother welcoming his beloved elder sister. President Droupadi Murmu’s identity is truly unique among her predecessors. I vividly remember the jubilant atmosphere that swept the country when her name was announced as the Presidential nominee. From the Himalayas to Kumarika, people from tribal and dalit communities, the poor and hardworking citizens poured into the streets to celebrate. It was a spontaneous outpouring of joy, a moment so unprecedented that no similar celebration has ever followed the announcement of a Presidential candidate in the past. And perhaps, such a moment may never come again. As the first tribal woman to occupy the highest Constitutional post in the country, her election marked not only a historic moment for Odisha, but a moment of celebration for the entire nation, especially for the tribal communities, women, the underprivileged, and the marginalized. Droupadi Murmu Ji’s family background and social life had fascinated the people across India. Marking an incredible journey from Rairangpur to Raisina Hills, she proves that a person, who is at the bottom of the social and economic system, can rise to occupy the highest constitutional office of the country. This is the strength of India’s democracy. Obliviously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a key role in the selection of Droupadi Murmu as the Presidential candidate. ‘Purvodaya’ is Modi Ji’s vision. His plan was to ensure that eastern part of the country, lagging behind in terms of development compared to the western and southern regions, prosper economically. He was clear that a developed India is not possible without the development of the poor and women of the country. It can be said without a doubt that by nominating Droupadi Murmu Ji from Odisha as the Presidential candidate, Modi Ji succeeded in creating a suitable atmosphere to successfully achieve his priorities of development and prosperity across the country. In 2000, when I was elected as an MLA, Droupadi Murmu Ji was serving as a minister in the Odisha government. She was able to accomplish her mission with diligence and hard work. During the aggressive stance of the Opposition in the Assembly, she always had the ability to silence them by giving calm, simple, polite yet firm and lo gical answers. As a young legislator, especially as a member of the government alliance, there was little opportunity to speak but Droupadi Murmu Ji used to guide us to raise the problems of the poor, women, tribals, dalits, farmers and youth of our region and state. The Santhali tribe, to which Her Excellency belongs, has a glorious tradition. Pandit Raghunath Murmu of Santhali community invented the Ol Chiki script. The memories of her distributing sweets out of happiness and joy when Santhali language was included in the Eighth Schedule of Constitution during the Prime Ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003, is still fresh in my mind. However, this great daughter of Odisha, a role model for women and the poor, is often insulted and humiliated for political vendetta. Today, when she arrived in Odisha, I felt very happy as a tribal. I have experienced poverty and also managed to withstand it. Her Excellency is an inspiration for me to work more diligently and systematically for the tribals and the poor of the state. Jai Jagannath! Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Priyanka questions U.P. school merger decision, calls it directed against Dalits, backwards
If schools are located far from homes, how will small children, especially girls, walk several kilometers to reach school, she asked Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday (July 14, 2025) alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh is set to close around 5,000 government schools in the name of merger and described the reported decision not only against the Right to Education, but also against the Dalits, backwards, tribals, minorities, poor, and deprived sections. “The Uttar Pradesh government is going to close about 5,000 government schools in the name of merger. According to teacher organizations, the government intends to close about 27,000 schools. The UPA government had introduced the Right to Education Act in the country, under which a school was arranged in every village so that education could be made accessible to children from poor families. If schools are located far from homes, how will small children, especially girls, walk several kilometers to reach school? Obviously, their studies will be disrupted. Why is this right being snatched away from children,” wrote the Congress leader on X. She added, “this order of the BJP government is not only against the right to education but is also against the Dalit, backward, tribal, minority, poor and deprived sections,”. Uttar Pradesh government initiated a plan to merge schools having enrolment of less than 50 students, with nearby educational facility to make the education system more functional and viable. As part of the consolidation plan, students from these schools will be accommodated in nearby facilities to ensure their continued education. The decision faced pushback from many teachers and opposition political parties who dubbed the decision as anti-poor. Mayank Kumar Courtesy : The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehindu.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Rahul voices concern over law & order, attacks govt
Patna: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Bihar govt, claiming the state has turned into India’s “crime capital” under CM Nitish Kumar’s leadership. His remarks came amid growing concerns over a spike in violent crimes across the state. Posting on social media platform X, Gandhi cited media reports highlighting 31 murders in just 11 days and alleged the rise of a “contract killing industry” in Bihar. His post, written in Hindi, painted a grim picture of the state’s current situation: “Fear lurks in every alley, unease pervades every home while unemployed youth are being transformed into killers.” He did not hold back in his criticism of both the CM and the BJP. Gandhi alleged that Nitish was more focused on preserving his power than addressing the state’s law and order crisis. “The CM is busy protecting his chair and BJP ministers are busy collecting commission,” he claimed. The Congress MP argued that the upcoming assembly elections were not just about political change but about saving Bihar from a dangerous descent into lawlessness. “This election is not just about changing the government. It is about saving Bihar,” he wrote. His remarks gained traction following the murder of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka, who was shot dead outside his Patna home on July 4. Khemka’s son had also been murdered seven years earlier in Hajipur. The incident has become emblematic of what opposition leaders describe as a breakdown in public safety. Gandhi’s comments reflect a rising chorus of concern over Bihar’s security situation. Opposition parties say the combination of soaring crime rates and “administrative inaction” has created a climate of fear with residents feeling vulnerable. Courtesy : TTOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetimesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Defamation case: RaGa to appear in Lko court today
Lucknow: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will appear in Lucknow’s MP-MLA special magistrate court Tuesday in a case involving allegedly defamatory statements against the Indian Army made by him during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Lucknow. On Feb 1, the special court had summoned him as an accused, taking cognizance of a complaint filed in the defamation case. Rahul’s advocate Pranshu Agarwal said after his appearance, bail will be sought from the court. The case was filed by retired BRO director Udai Shanker Srivastava, who alleged that Rahul had made derogatory comments in Lucknow on Dec 16, 2022, days after a face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh. Rahul had said, “People will ask about Bharat Jodo Yatra… but they will not ask a single question about China capturing 2,000sqkm of Indian land, killing 20 Indian soldiers, and thrashing our soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh… Don’t pretend people don’t know.” Srivastava called the remarks “false and baseless”, made with an “evil intention of demoralising the Indian Army and damaging public faith”. He cited the Army’s official Dec 12 statement, which described the Dec 9 clash in Arunachal as involving “minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides”. Rahul had earlier filed a petition before HC’s Lucknow bench against the summons, but was not granted relief. His lawyer had argued in HC that the case was politically driven and Srivastava lacked standing under section 199 CrPC, as the Army — not the petitioner — was the target. On May 29, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi rejected the claim, saying Srivastava was an “aggrieved person” under the law. HC had said Rahul must stand trial, observing a prima facie case exists against him. “Freedom of speech is subject to reasonable restrictions and does not include the freedom to make statements defamatory to any person or to the Indian Army,” HC had noted. Courtesy : TTOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetimesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Kharge & Rahul review Cong’s work in state, outreach efforts
Ranchi: Top brass of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday met its legislators, parliamentarians from the state along with senior leaders and office bearers from the party’s state unit in New Delhi on Monday to review developments in the party as well as in the JMM led coalition govt, of which it is a part. The meeting comes at a time when a few MLAs began to openly criticise some of the ministers, who are part of the cabinet of chief minister Hemant Soren, and accused them of sidelining and ignoring party workers and voice from the grassroot. Few days back, Khijri MLA and deputy leader of Congress legislative party, in the state assembly, Rajesh Kachchap openly criticised the functioning of state health minister Irfan Ansari, who is the party’s MLA from Jamtara. Monday’s meeting lasted for close to two hours from evening at the AICC headquarters in presence of national president Mallikarjun Kharge, and leader of opposition in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi. All 16 MLAs, two MPs and senior party officer bearers attended the meeting. State party president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, after the meeting said that the meeting remained positive and national leadership was apprised of host of works undertaken to strengthen the party at the grassroots. Mahto said, “Party’s Jharkhand affair’s in-charge gave a detailed presentation on the various works which we have initiated as part of Sangathan Srijan programme. It was appreciated by Kharge ji and Rahul ji.” He also added that stress was laid on fulfilling party’s manifesto (seven guarantees) which was promised during 2024 assembly polls. “Since we are also part of the govt, we must work in tandem with our alliance partners to ensure that the promises are fulfilled. For, Congress, issues such as implementation of PESA rules, Sarna code, working for upliftment of OBC community are a few key priorities. Leadership has instructed to work towards it,” he said. Ansari said the leadership was happy with the performance of the ministers. Courtesy : TTOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetimesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Dalit teen beaten, abused with casteist slurs by five men in Muzaffarnagar; police register case under SC/ST act
According to the complaint lodged by him, he was on his way to a shop when Azad, Ankur, Nitin, Deepak and Saurabh started abusing him Five people allegedly beat up a Dalit teenager in a village here and made casteist remarks against him, police said on Sunday. A case has been registered against the five people from Badhai Kala village in Muzaffarnagar district for beating up Gullu, 19, when he was going to buy goods from a shop on Saturday, they said. According to the complaint lodged by him, he was on his way to a shop when Azad, Ankur, Nitin, Deepak and Saurabh started abusing him. When he opposed them, they thrashed him and hurled casteist remarks at him. They were booked under relevant sections of the BNS and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Charthawal SHO Jasvir Singh on Sunday told reporters. Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed. Courtesy : The Telegraph
Dalit beaten up for playing Shiv Bhajans on E-Rickshaw in Sawan, case against 25
Dalit beaten up for Playing Shiv Bhajans on E-Rickshaw: A case of attacking a Dalit e-rickshaw driver for playing Shiv Bhajans has come to light in Rustam Nagar Sahaspur of Bilari police station area of Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that some Muslim youths first beat up the Dalit youth and then dragged him to a house. CCTV footage of this incident has also surfaced, in which the attackers can be seen dragging the victim. The victim e-rickshaw driver Ankit said that he was playing Lord Shiva’s bhajans in his e-rickshaw as the month of Sawan is going on. Angered by playing Shiv Bhajans, some youths attacked him. The attackers first insulted him with casteist words and then started beating him. When Ankit tried to run away, he was dragged to a house, where he was beaten up fiercely. Police arrested three As soon as the information about the incident was received, the police took immediate action and registered a case against 5 named and 15-20 unknown people on the basis of the complaint of the victim. At the same time, the police took action in the case and arrested 3 accused and sent them to jail. Additional police force has been deployed to maintain peace in the area. This incident is being thoroughly investigated. So that all the culprits can be punished. The police have appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumors and maintain peace. Also, the police expects the cooperation of the public for any new information in this case. Search for other accused continues Taking the matter seriously, the police arrested three accused and sent them to jail. SP Rural said that strict action is being taken against the accused and further legal process is going on. On the basis of CCTV footage, the police has started searching for other unknown accused. By Sorit Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Rampur News: Inspector on line duty in Dalit youth murder case
Bilaspur. In the case of beating a Dalit youth to death, the SP has suspended the sub-inspector. On Sunday, Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh reached the house of deceased Suraj, a resident of village Bhainsia Jwalapur, and consoled the family members, but the family members complained about the negligence of the police in the incident. The Minister of State asked the SP over phone to take action against the police personnel guilty of killing the Dalit youth, after which the SP took action to send the sub-inspector to the line. At the same time, the National President of Tarai Kisan Union Tejendra Singh Virk also reached the house of the deceased and condemned the incident. The police also conducted raids at several suspicious places on Sunday in search of a wanted accused, but he could not be caught by the police. Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh reached the house of Dalit youth Suraj, resident of village Bhainsiya Jwalapur, along with Block Pramukh Kulwant Singh Aulakh etc. on Sunday afternoon. He expressed condolences without consoling the family of Suraj. The family demanded that the wanted accused in the case of carrying out the incident should be arrested soon, along with compensation, action should also be taken against the guilty police personnel. He described the negligence of the police in the entire incident. The Minister of State immediately spoke to SP Vidya Sagar Mishra over phone and asked to take action against the guilty policemen as well. The SP told him that sub-inspector Pramod Kumar Sharma has been sent to the line. He is getting the matter investigated.The Minister of State assured the family that he is with them in this sad moment. He told former village head Naresh Kumar Gautam that if the family of the deceased faces any problem, they should inform him so that they can be helped.Kotwali in-charge Balwan Singh said that five people involved in the incident have been arrested. Police teams are raiding to arrest another wanted murder accused. He has also confirmed the suspension of the inspector.Courtesy : Hindi News
Moradabad News: Two more sent to jail in the incident of beating a Dalit rickshaw driver
Bilari. Two more accused named in the incident of beating an e-rickshaw driver playing religious bhajans in Sahaspur village were arrested by the police on Sunday and sent to jail. Police is raiding to arrest the remaining absconding accused. Remember that on the evening of July 10, Sahaspur’s Dalit e-rickshaw driver Ankit was beaten up by youths of another caste in Mohalla Sabir Chowk when he was going while playing religious bhajans. When the matter escalated, the e-rickshaw driver lodged a case under serious sections against five named and twenty unknown persons late on the night of the incident. One named accused Sonu alias Asif was arrested by the police on Saturday and sent to jail, while two other named accused Sameer and Bhura alias Hafiz were arrested on Sunday and presented in the court of Moradabad by Bilari police. From where both were sent to jail. With the help of CCTV cameras, the police is also trying to find out those twenty unknown people who took the e-rickshaw driver to the village head’s house after beating him. Since all the accused of beating the e-rickshaw driver who played religious bhajans belong to another caste, the Bilari police is serious about the peace and order in Sahaspur in this case. These days the Kanwar Yatra has started and the procession of Jashne Eid Miladunnabi will be taken out in the coming month. In the year 2011, after the procession of Eid Miladunnabi was taken out in Sahaspur village, there was a dispute between the two castes. Therefore, the police is keeping an eye on the situation in Sahaspur regarding this matter. The police is identifying such people from both the castes who can disturb the peace on the occasion of festivals. Courtesy: Hindi News