MP News: Politics intensifies over Laxman Singh’s expulsion, Digvijay Singh’s brother said- Party wants me to replace Rahul…
MP News: Congress leader Laxman Singh has been expelled from the party for 6 years. Politics has intensified in the state over his expulsion. BJP is ripping Congress apart. On the other hand, Congress is calling its decision right. Meanwhile, Laxman Singh has said something big while attacking Congress. Gwalior: Former CM Digvijay Singh’s brother Laxman Singh has been expelled from Congress once again. Politics has heated up in the state over his expulsion. On one hand, BJP is ripping Congress apart in this matter, on the other hand, Congress is calling its decision right. Meanwhile, a big statement of Laxman Singh, who was expelled from the party, has come to the fore. In fact, former CM Digvijay Singh’s younger brother Laxman Singh has been expelled from the party for 6 years. On which Laxman Singh said that he has been punished for speaking the truth. After being expelled from the party, his statement has come out. He said that he was pressured to say that Rahul Gandhi will become PM. But he refused to say this. Energy Minister took a jibe at Congress Politics has intensified on the issue of expulsion and now the round of statements is going on. Energy Minister Pradyuman Singh Tomar also reacted to the expulsion of Laxman Singh in Gwalior. He said that the Congress party has no other way left except to expel someone if he says the right thing. Those who will praise the right work will be expelled from the party. On the other hand, what is the point of those who do not have the courage to say the right thing. Laxman Singh said the right thing so he was expelled. What did the former leader of the opposition say At the same time, former leader of the opposition Govind Singh was talked to regarding this matter. Then he also gave a vague answer to this. When he was asked what was the reason for Laxman Singh being expelled from the party. On this, he said that we are not in the committee of the Congress party which has taken this decision. The decision taken by the party must have been taken after careful consideration. Anyway, whatever may have been the reason for the expulsion of Laxman Singh, be it indiscipline or any other reason. But this matter has gained momentum. Along with this, the atmosphere of discussions has also become heated in the political corridors of MP. Reactions of leaders of the ruling and opposition parties are coming out. About the author Sanjay Chaturvedi I work for Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh in Navbharat Times Digital. I have joined Navbharat Times from Asianet News Network in journalism. After starting work from Indore city, now I am working in Bhopal. Edited by: Sanjay Chaturvedi • Reported by: Vijay Rathore Courtesy : Hindi News
Ahmedabad air crash: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among victims, confirms BJP; calls his demise ‘a big loss’
NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani is among the victims of the Ahmedabad Air India crash, top leaders of the party confirmed on Thursday. “Our leader Vijay Rupani, was going (to London) to meet his family. He is also a victim in this incident. May his soul rest in peace. This is a big loss for the BJP,” Union minister and Gujarat BJP president CR Paatil told reporters. — PTI_News (@PTI_News) BJP MP Sambit Patra called Rupani’s demise an “irreparable loss.” “The news of the tragic demise of former chief minister of Gujarat and senior member of the BJP family, Vijay Rupani ji, in the unfortunate plane crash in Ahmedabad is extremely painful and heart-wrenching. This is an irreparable loss not only for Gujarat but for the Indian politics,” Patra posted on X. — sambitswaraj (@sambitswaraj) Rupani was among 242 people on board the London-bound flight which took off from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm and crashed within minutes of take-off. There were 230 passengers (169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian), two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The BJP leader was the 16th chief minister of Gujarat, in office from August 2016 to September 2021. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Is Caste Hatred a New Govt Policy in Maharashtra? AIISCA Blasts Govt, Demands Justice for Beed Dalit Youth
AIISCA condemned the attack and emphasized that it was not merely an act of individual violence-it was an organized message of caste terror, meant to humiliate, dehumanize, and punish a Dalit family for showing moral courage and human dignity in a village dominated by silence, fear and caste arrogance. Beed- The All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA) has issued a strongly-worded condemnation of the brutal mob attack on a Dalit youth, and his family in Shirapur Gat in Beed district of Maharashtra. The incident, which took place on a week ago, has been described as a premeditated act of caste terror aimed at crushing the dignity and humanity of a Dalit family. AIISCA has accused the Maharashtra government and law enforcement of deliberate inaction, pointing to the delayed police response, the hospital’s refusal to provide timely medical and legal assistance, and the failure to file a medico-legal case until external pressure was applied. What happened on June 4 The horrifying incident of caste violence took place in Shirapur Gat village when a Dalit youth Vaibhav Khandgale (32) and his family were attacked by upper caste people. This attack on Vaibhav was done only because he had helped a Dalit teenager. Vaibhav returned home from his office at around 6 pm on June 4. He saw that a Dalit teenager of the village was unwell and no one was helping him. Vaibhav immediately took him to the hospital. At 7:30 pm, when he returned home and was sitting outside, 10-12 upper caste (Maratha) people suddenly attacked him in a car. Some of Vaibhav’s old classmates were also among them. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers hurled caste-slurs, saying, “Khoop jaast paishacha maaj ahe ka tula? Maharache lokam lay majalet…” (“Are you crazy about money? These Mahar (Dalit) people have become very arrogant…”). They thrashed Vaibhav with an iron rod, looted his wallet (₹8,000) and also stole his mother’s gold jewellery from inside the house. The mob dragged them out on the street and beat them relentlessly while more than 200 villagers watched, not intervening. When Vaibhav’s parents returned, his mother tried to save him, but she too was hurled caste-slurs and sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, the mother of the Dalit youth whom Vaibhav had taken to the hospital was also attacked. The entire Dalit community was abused and threatened with social boycott. AIISCA alleges that the police deliberately avoided invoking critical sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) while filing false counter-cases against the victims, a tactic it claims is influenced by caste bias within the administration. The victims and their families remain unprotected, while the accused roam free, shielded by caste privilege and political connections. The association has raised urgent questions about the state of democracy and constitutional values in Maharashtra, asking whether the government’s silence and inaction signify an endorsement of caste supremacy. AIISCA has demanded the immediate arrest of all accused under relevant sections of the BNS and SC/ST Act, disciplinary action against negligent police and medical officials, the quashing of fabricated counter-cases, witness protection, and a special court-monitored trial overseen by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). It has also called for an independent probe into administrative complicity in caste-based impunity. Courtesy : Geetha Sunil Pillai, The Mooknayak Note: This news is originally published on https:/themooknayak.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
Ballia: Case filed against BJP leader for threatening to kill SC research scholar
BJP leader Alok Singh accused of abusing and threatening to kill a SC research scholar of Lucknow University over phone, case filed on basis of viral audio clip. Ballia (Uttar Pradesh): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, believed to be close to former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar’s son and Rajya Sabha MP Neeraj Shekhar, has been accused of abusing and threatening to kill a SC research scholar of Lucknow University. Police informed on Tuesday that a case has been registered in this matter. According to police, an FIR was lodged at Ubhaon police station late Monday night on the complaint given by Deepak Kanaujia, a resident of Turtipar village. Deepak Kanaujia, who is a research scholar at Lucknow University, alleged in his complaint that BJP leader Alok Singh called him on May 21 and used caste-related abusive language and threatened to kill him. According to the complaint, during the conversation, Alok Singh said, “Record this, I am not afraid of the administration or law and order of Uttar Pradesh.” Arun Kant Tiwari, BJP’s Bilthara Road area president, confirmed that Alok Singh is associated with the party and is also a close relative of Neeraj Shekhar. Deepak Kanojia also alleged that Alok Singh has had a long-standing political dispute with his family. He said that his father, Kamlesh Kanojia, was under stress due to constant harassment and due to this he died of a heart attack on October 31, 2023. Deepak feared that Alok Singh may now harm his mother, who is living alone in the village. Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh said that an audio clip related to the threat had recently gone viral on social media. In this case, a preliminary investigation was conducted by Rasra Circle Officer Alok Gupta, on the basis of which a case has been registered against the accused Alok Singh under sections 352 (intentional assault) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS) and sections of the SC / ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Courtesy: Rajan Chaudhary, Hindi News
Dalit woman attacked in Karnataka, customer hurled casteist abuses – CCTV footage viral
An argument over a 500 rupee note in Kundapur, Karnataka, turned into casteist remarks and violence; police register case. Karnataka: A case of casteist attack and abuse on a Dalit woman has come to light in Mavinakatte area of Kundapur taluk in Udupi district. It is alleged that the victim Lakshmi, who works in a medical shop, was attacked by customer Yasmin and casteist slurs were used. Yasmin got angry on suggestion of digital payment, incident captured in CCTV According to a report by News Karnataka, a woman named Yasmin wanted to buy medicine by paying a 500 rupee note. When Lakshmi told that there was no change in the shop and she suggested PhonePe or digital payment, Yasmin lost her temper. The argument escalated to a scuffle and casteist abuses. The entire incident was recorded in the CCTV camera installed in the shop, the footage of which has now gone viral on social media, seeing which people are angry. Victim admitted to hospital, SP visits Lakshmi, injured in the attack, has been admitted to Kundapur Taluk Hospital. As soon as the incident was reported, Udupi District Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar reached the hospital and met the victim and went to the shop to inquire about the matter. Speaking to the media, the SP said that the matter is being taken seriously and strict legal action will be taken on the basis of evidence. A case has been registered at Kundapur Rural Police Station and investigation is underway. Dalit organizations demand strict action This incident has increased tension at the local level. Dalit organizations and social workers have demanded strict action against the accused under sections of the Indian Penal Code including Section 3 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The police is investigating the CCTV footage and statements of eyewitnesses are being recorded. Frontline workers need respect and social reform This case not only exposes the truth of caste discrimination, but also shows the kind of abuse frontline workers face in their everyday lives. Social activists have demanded speedy justice and social reform in such cases. The administration has assured that the case will be investigated impartially and the culprits will be punished according to the law. Courtesy: Rajan Chaudhary, Hindi News
Dalit woman judge sought leave, Jharkhand High Court made ‘adverse remarks’ in ACR — Supreme Court issued notice!
Allegation of adverse remarks being recorded after filing a petition in the Supreme Court against denial of child care leave. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Jharkhand High Court. This notice has been issued on the latest application filed by a Dalit woman judge, in which she has alleged that adverse remarks were made in her Annual Confidential Report (ACR) after filing a petition in the apex court against not getting childcare leave. A bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan recorded the argument of senior advocate A.K. Sinha, who appeared on behalf of the Jharkhand High Court. He told the court that as per the suggestion given by the Supreme Court on June 6, the High Court has now decided to grant 92 days of childcare leave to the woman judge. However, the counsel appearing for the judge raised serious concerns before the bench and said that the adverse remarks were made in the ACR only after the petition was filed on May 23. The judge’s counsel said, “One more thing is very disturbing. Some remarks have been made in my ACR now, which have been made after the filing of this petition. I am an officer from the Scheduled Caste category and I have disposed of a large number of cases.” He also said that the judge concerned is “one of the best performing officers.” The counsel questioned the timing of the ACR remarks and said, “Please look at the timing…” To this, the Supreme Court directed the Jharkhand High Court administration to file a reply to the allegations levelled by the judge that adverse remarks were made in his ACR after the petition was filed. Courtesy : Rajan Chaudhary, Hindi News
Dalit child did not get prasad in the bhandaar in Unnao, was beaten up with casteist abuses!
A case of alleged caste discrimination and assault on a Dalit teenager who had gone to take prasad in a bhandaar in Bangarmau area of Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh has come to light. On the complaint of the victim’s family, the police have registered a case under the SC-ST Act and other sections. Unnao (Uttar Pradesh): A case of assault on a Dalit teenager who had gone to take prasad in a bhandaar in Mohaddinpur village of Bangarmau Kotwali area of Unnao district, using casteist abuses, has come to light. The incident took place on the last Tuesday of the month of Jyeshtha, when a bhandaar was organized in the village by Radhelal and Pyarelal, sons of Hiralal. According to the report published by the magazine, the victim Sumit (son Pradeep) had gone to take prasad in the bhandaar, but it is alleged that he was not given prasad. At the same time, the victim’s father Pradeep alleged that while beating the child, he was told, “This bhandaar is not for you.” Not only this, he was also prevented from entering the temple. When Pradeep reached to talk to the organizers about this incident, he was also abused and casteist words were used against him. Pradeep has also recorded a video of this entire incident, which has been handed over to the police as evidence. What did Bangarmau police say? Bangarmau Kotwali in-charge inspector Chandrakant Singh informed that an FIR has been registered against Radhelal and Pyarelal on the complaint of the victim Pradeep son of Babulal. A case has been registered against them under the SC-ST Act and the relevant sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). The police have arrested both the accused and the legal process is going on. Courtesy: Rajan Chaudhary, Hindi News
Dalit minor girl sexually abused for over two years by 14 people, seven arrested
A case of prolonged sexual abuse came to light in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after six people, and a minor, were arrested in connection with a reported gangrape of a Dalit minor girl. The 15-year-old was sexually abused for more than two years by 14 people, sources said. Six individuals were arrested, and a juvenile was detained, in connection with an alleged serial gang-rape of a Dalit minor girl in Puttaparthi area of Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. According to the police, the six accused were remanded to judicial custody for the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl over a period of two years. District Superintendent of Police V Ratna, at a press meet on Monday, revealed the details of the crime, saying that the case came to light in the Edgurallapalli village under Ramagiri mandal of Puttaparthi area of the district. She said all six accused were arrested on June 9 after a case was registered, based on a complaint filed by the survivor. According to the officer, the arrested were identified as Achampalli Vardhan (21), Talari Murali (25), Badagorla Nandavardhan Raj, alias Nanda (23), Arencheru Nagaraju, alias Haryana Cheruvu Nagaraju (51), Boya Sanjeev (40), Budida Rajanna (49). In the complaint filed by the survivor, the seven accused, along with seven others, allegedly took turns over a period of two years and sexually assaulted her. The investigation is underway to apprehend all persons involved in the case. The seven others named in the complaint are said to be on the run, the police said. The case is registered under various relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita – 2023 (BNS), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act – 2012 and Information Technology Act, 2000. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu expressed anguish over the gangrape and another murder of a woman in the state. He called for swift action in the cases and stressed anguish that the accused must be punished without delay. “Officials must complete investigations quickly, file charge sheets and ensure the trials are concluded at the earliest. Strong evidence must be gathered with utmost care to ensure the harshest possible punishment to all the accused,” he said. However, YSR Congress Party president and former chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the accused in the case were linked with the ruling Telugu Desam Party. In a long post on X, Jagan accused the Naidu government of being apathetic towards crime. “As an indicator of Govt’s insensitivity, the state has witnessed 188 rapes and 15 rape-murders in one year. Even recently, an Intermediate tribal student of Anantpur Dist. was found murdered and her body dumped in woods with signs of a brutal attack,” the post read. In the post, Jagan also questioned the TDP-led government’s attitude and action towards women, calling it “disgraceful” and “preposterous”. “Is this the safety they promised? Is this the dignity they protected?” he said in conclusion. Courtesy : Apoorva Jayachandran, India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
40-year-old Dalit manual scavenger falls into manhole in Tamil Nadu; dies
In January this year, the Supreme Court banned manual scavenging in all major cities, including Hyderabad, and warned criminal action against officers or contractors still engaging in it. A 40-year-old Dalit manual scavenger died on Sunday, June 8, after he accidentally slipped into a manhole while trying to clean a sewage in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district. The incident occurred behind the Tiruchendur Government Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Sudalaimani, who hailed from Tirunelveli district. Sudalaimani worked as a contract worker. On Sunday, he along with other sanitation workers, was deployed by the Tiruchendur municipality to clear a blockade in an underground drainage system located behind the hospital. While trying to enter the manhole, Sudalaimani slipped and fell inside. Although he was pulled up by the fire and rescue team and rushed to the government hospital, doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. A case under section 194 (accidental death) was registered. However, there is mention of death due to manual scavenging, The News Minute reported. Manual scavenging in India The Manmohan Singh-led UPA government introduced the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, banning all forms of manual scavenging, including the handling of human excreta, in India. It is a cognizable and non-bailable offence. Lakdikapul Gated CommunitySt JosephsGermanten Hospital However, under Section 2(g) of the Act, a manual scavenger is defined as a person who manually cleans, carries, disposes of, or handles human excreta from insanitary latrines, open drains, or pits connected to such latrines, as well as from railway tracks or similar locations. Importantly, this definition does not cover those working in sewers or septic tanks and further states that workers who use protective equipment are not considered manual scavengers. In 2014, the Supreme Court ordered compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families of those who died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks. In January this year, the top court banned manual scavenging in all major cities – Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai – and warned criminal action against officers or contractors still engaging in it. Courtesy : TSD Note: This news is originally published on https:/thesiasatdaily.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.
‘Deplorable hostels, delayed scholarships’: Rahul Gandhi writes letter to PM Modi; demands action on issues of students
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday highlighting two major issues that he says are obstructing educational opportunities for 90 per cent of students belonging to marginalised communities. In the letter dated June 10, Gandhi addressed the poor conditions in residential hostels of students from backward communities and delays in their post-matric scholarships. “Firstly, the conditions in residential hostels for students from Dalit, ST, EBC, OBC and minority communities are deplorable,” the Congress leader said. Recalling his visit to the Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga, Bihar, he said students had shared several concerns about the state of the facilities. These included overcrowded rooms where 6–7 students were forced to share a single space, unhygienic toilets, unsafe drinking water, no proper mess facilities, and a complete lack of access to libraries or the internet. Gandhi also drew attention to the severe delays in disbursing post-matric scholarships to those those from marginalised communities. He cited the example of Bihar, where the scholarship portal had remained non-functional for three years, resulting in no student receiving aid during that period. “Even thereafter, the number of Dalit students receiving scholarships fell by nearly half, from 1.36 lakh in FY23 to 0.69 lakh in FY24. Students further complain that the scholarship amounts are insultingly low,” he added. Calling for immediate action, Gandhi urged the government to audit all hostels for students from Dalit, Scheduled Tribes (ST), Economically Backward Class (EBC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and minority communities and allocate adequate funds to ensure proper infrastructure, sanitation, food, and academic support. He also emphasised the need for the timely disbursement of post-matric scholarships and an increase in the amounts awarded. Gandhi said that although he cited Bihar as an example in his letter, such failures are prevalent all across the country. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https:/timesofindia.com/ and is for use by the non-military/non-commercial community, especially those in the human rights sector.