Two Dalit Youths Tied to Pole, Beaten by Mob in UP’s Sambhal; FIR Filed
Two Dalit youths were allegedly tied to a pole and beaten by a mob in Sambhal district after being accused of theft, police said on Saturday. The incident happened on July 22 in Barhai Wali Basti, and a video of the assault has now appeared online. A case was registered on Saturday after the mother of one of the victims filed a complaint. Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar of Nakhasa police station said, “Sunita, a resident of Nahar Dher village, complained that her son Sundar, aged 20, and his relative Shani, aged 22, had gone to see the Kanwar procession in Sambhal. On their way, some residents caught them, accused them of theft, tied them to a pole, and beat them up.” Both victims were taken to a hospital for treatment. The police have filed an FIR against five named individuals—Nand Kishore, Bharat, Dabbu, Bhura, and Shriram’s son—along with 10 to 12 unidentified people. They have been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rioting, unlawful assembly, wrongful confinement, voluntarily causing hurt, intentional insult, and criminal intimidation. The case also includes charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “Further action is being taken in the matter,” SHO Kumar said. Courtesy : The Observer Post Note: This news is originally published on https://theobserverpost.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Muslim Girl Murdered & Secretly Buried For Eloping With Dalit Youth In UP; Father & Uncle Arrested
Lucknow: A teenaged Muslim girl was allegedly murdered and secretly buried by her family members in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district after she eloped with a 19-year-old Dalit boy. The victim’s father, Waris, uncle Matlubh, and cousin Sadik — all residents of Palda village — were taken into custody by Baraut police after villagers noticed injury marks on the girl’s neck during her burial and informed the boy’s family and local police. According to primary investigation, the girl was in a relationship with Sagar Kashyap, a scheduled caste youth from the same village. “The two had been in love for over 18 months but faced strong opposition from the girl’s family due to caste and religious differences. The minor girl’s grandfather is a known Samajwadi Party worker with political influence in the area,” a police official said. On July 15, the couple fled to Himachal Pradesh’s Una, where Sagar worked at a brick kiln. “The girl’s family tracked them down the next day, brought them back to the village in a car, allegedly beating them throughout the journey. They tied them near a tubewell in the village, where the couple was publicly thrashed. Sagar was handed over to his family with death threats, and the girl was taken back home,” the cop added. According to police, the family allegedly strangled the girl on July 23, telling everyone that she had died of tuberculosis. Her body was buried in a hurry. However, some villagers noticed bruises and strangulation marks on her neck and other parts during the burial, and alerted the authorities. Courtesy : Odisha Bytes Note: This news is originally published on https://odishabytes.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
The accused of molesting a Dalit minor has been declared absconding: In Sant Kabir Nagar, the victim was attacked with a stick when she protested.
The court has taken a tough stand in the case of molestation of a 13-year-old Dalit girl in Sant Kabir Nagar. The court of ADJ and Special Judge POCSO Act Krishna Kumar Pancham has issued a permanent arrest warrant against the accused Chandrashekhar Yadav. The accused is accused of doing obscene acts with the minor girl, beating her and using casteist abuses. The accused has been declared absconding due to his continuous absence in the case. The court has issued a permanent arrest warrant in four copies to the police station in-charge Dhanghata and ordered action. This incident is from a village in Dhanghata police station area. According to the complaint lodged by the victim’s uncle, on April 20, 2022, at around five in the evening, his niece was going to her field to collect straw. Meanwhile, the accused Chandrashekhar Yadav of another village started molesting her on the way. When the girl protested, the accused abused her with casteist abuses and hit her on the head with a stick. The girl’s head was broken due to this attack. The police registered a case of molestation, assault, POCSO Act and SC/ST Act and after investigation sent the charge sheet to the court. Sub-inspector Ram Darsh Yadav said that raids were conducted to arrest the accused, but he is absconding. Since there is no possibility of the accused being arrested immediately, the court has issued an arrest warrant against him in 4 copies. The station in-charge has been ordered that after the arrest of the accused, the file will be called from the archives. Ashutosh Vikram Singh Courtesy : Hindi News
‘We will do it together’: Rahul Gandhi greets INDIA bloc ally Uddhav Thackeray; vows to ‘protect’ Maharashtra’s rights
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, who turned 65. In a post on X, He wished the Maharashtra ex-chief minister a “long and healthy life” and reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the “interests and rights” of the state and its people. Both leaders are key allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — an alliance of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) in Maharashtra. At the national level, these parties are also members of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties. “Warm wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji on his birthday,” the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said in a post in Hindi on X. Rahul Gandhi X post “May you stay healthy, live long, and we will fight together for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,” he added. Gandhi’s message comes at a time when Thackeray is seen moving closer to the latter’s estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The Congress MP has also repeatedly alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s big win in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections was due to ‘electoral fraud’ — a claim firmly denied by the Election Commission. 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.
‘Insensitivity towards poor’: Rahul targets BJP over demolitions in city
New Delhi: Congress functionary Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that hundreds of slum dwellers in Delhi were going through the pain of being rendered homeless with their houses being destroyed by BJP govt, claiming that this “atrocity” exposed the party’s “insensitivity” towards the poor and its “arrogance of power”. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha shared a video of his recent visit to Ashok Vihar, where many houses were demolished. “Imagine, how you would feel if the roof over the head of your parents, children or siblings is suddenly taken away — if your entire family is rendered homeless in a single moment? Hundreds of poor families living in the jhuggis are going through this pain today,” Gandhi said in his post in Hindi, along with the video, on X. The small houses in which they had settled their entire life were “ruthlessly destroyed” by BJP govt, he alleged. These were not just houses — these were their dreams, their dignity and their means of living, he added. “This atrocity being committed in the name of administration exposes BJP’s insensitivity towards the poor and its arrogance of power,” Gandhi said. “We stand firmly with these displaced families. This fight is no longer just for homes, it is for justice and humanity — and we will fight on every front,” the former Congress chief said. Last week, Gandhi had met some families in Ashok Vihar’s Jailorwala Bagh and Wazirpur, whose houses were “bulldozed by BJP govt”. In the video, Gandhi is seen interacting with the families who were rendered homeless. He assures them of taking up their cause and providing legal assistance. PTI 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.
Minister slams Rahul-Ambedkar comparison
Patna: BJP functionary and minister Janak Ram on Sunday lashed out at Congress’s Udit Raj for likening Rahul Gandhi to Dr B R Ambedkar, describing the comparison as “an insult” and demanding an apology. “Rahul has been a failed leader in the true sense,” Janak Ram said. “In Indian politics, he is remembered as a failed leader. Congress never respected Babasaheb and comparing him with anyone is an insult to Ambedkar.” The controversy erupted after Udit Raj posted on X on Saturday, “OBCs will have to think that history does not give opportunities for progress again and again. They should follow and support what Rahul Gandhi said at the Talkatora Stadium conference. If they do so, then Rahul Gandhi will prove to be the second Ambedkar for them.” Responding strongly, Janak Ram accused the Congress of exploiting marginalised communities. “Despite being in power for over six decades, Congress treated the Dalit and OBC communities merely as a vote bank. It never worked honestly for their welfare,” he said. “In fact, Congress betrayed these communities, and the public will never forgive them. This is the same Congress which delayed conferring the Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar but wasted no time in securing the country’s highest civilian award for its own family,” the BJP minister added. 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.
Tharoor unlikely to speak on debate on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor issues in LS
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is unlikely to speak on the debate on Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor that gets underway in LS on Monday. “He has not asked the party to be fielded in the debate. The party too has not approached him either till now,” sources said. It is to be seen who opens the debate for opposition or initiates the debate in case the chair asks anti-BJP benches to take the lead. The discussion is not being done under any specific rule of LS procedures and is also not based on any notice, sources said, quoting consultations between opposition, government and Speaker. While the belief is that Rahul Gandhi may start, there have been times like during opposition’s no-confidence motion against Modi government on Manipur ethnic conflict in Aug 2023 when he let his now deputy Gaurav Gogoi to initiate, and himself spoke later. But Tharoor skipping the debate would set the tongues wagging, as the Thiruvananthapuram MP has had run-ins with the party since he defied Congress to lead a delegation constituted by Modi government for the global outreach on the India-Pakistan conflict. As Tharoor threw his weight behind the government on the issue of conflict and also on the pause of hostilities, there was a frequent to and fro between him and Congress members who were critical of the government. 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.
Dalits will never believe BRS: AICC secretary Sampath Kumar
AICC secretary Sampath Kumar hit out at BRS MLA T. Harish Rao alleging that his statements on Kaleshwaram and water release by the government were incoherent indicating his frustration more than anything else. Speaking to reporters at Gandhi Bhavan on Saturday, Mr. Sampath Kumar said the government releases water based on need, in stages. It’s a continuous, planned process. He asked Mr. Harish Rao not to play to the gallery by warning that he would go and release water from the projects if the government doesn’t do so. “When water is released based on the needs, Mr. Rao will claim credit, saying it happened because of him. This is political opportunism and nothing to do with reality,” he said. Targeting BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao, Mr. Sampath Kumar wondered whether Dalits would believe the BRS party. “Don’t use Dalits as political tools. After 10 years in power, you have nothing to show except dismissing Dalit Deputy Chief Minister T Rajaiah overnight and using third-degree methods on Dalits protesting illegal sand mining,” he said. Unlike the BRS government, the Revanth Reddy government has four Dalit ministers, he said while accusing the BRS of diverting SC sub-plan funds. “We have allocated ₹30,000 crore for Dalit welfare. That is the real difference.” The Hindu Bureau Courtesy : The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https://thehindu.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially humanrights.
Two dalit youths tied to pole, thrashed by mob in UP’s Sambhal
The two youths had gone to see Kanwar procession and on their way back home, , some residents of Barhai Wali Basti caught them, accused them of theft, and beat them up. SAMBHAL: A violent mob allegedly tied two Dalit youths to a pole and beat them up, accusing them of theft, police here said on Saturday. A purported video of the incident has surfaced online. The incident took place on July 22, and a case was registered on Saturday against five named and around a dozen unidentified persons based on a complaint filed by the mother of one of the victims, they said. Station House Officer (SHO) of Nakhasa police station, Rajnish Kumar, said Sunita, a resident of Nahar Dher village, alleged in her complaint that her son Sundar (20) and his relative Shani (22) had gone to see the Kanwar procession in Sambhal. On the way, some residents of Barhai Wali Basti caught them, accused them of theft, tied them to a pole, and beat them up, the SHO said. Both youths were admitted to the hospital for treatment, he said. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered against Nand Kishore, Bharat, Dabbu, Bhura, Shriram’s son, and 1012 unidentified persons under sections 191(2) (rioting), 190 (unlawful assembly), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the officer said. Further action is being taken in the matter, he added. Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https://thenewindianexpress.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Have you tried Dalit food?
Shahu Patole’s book Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, artist Rajyashri Goody’s installation Eat with Great Delight, and Sri Vamsi Matta’s curated ‘Come Eat With Me’ events—all assert their caste identity in different ways Meenakshi SheddeMany years ago, I was working on an English translation of filmmaker Nagraj Manjule’s stunning book of poetry in Marathi, Unhachya Kataviruddha. He very graciously invited me to stay over at his and Gargee’s house in Pune during the long hours of back-and-forth, as I struggled to translate it accurately — Marathi is only my third language. One of his poems had the evocative phrase “kulkulit chaha”. Did you mean like kick-ass, strong tapri chai? I asked naively. Nagraj looked at me and said frankly, “We simply could not afford milk for tea.” Translation is not only a question of language and the subtext of the tea, but also the economic conditions in which the tea was made. Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj also turns two glasses of tea, a black tea and a milk tea, with a small mogra flower between them, into an iconic, most heartbreaking image in the climax of his remarkable film Pariyerum Perumal in Tamil. Not much is widely known about “Dalit food”, and related recipes, stories and culture. But there have been fascinating efforts to highlight this. These include Shahu Patole’s landmark book Anna He Apoorna Brahma (Marathi, 2015), translated as Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada by Bhushan Korgaonkar (Harper Collins, Rs 599, 2024). Gifted artist Rajyashri Goody has created installations Writing Recipes (2016) and Eat with Great Delight, the latter with family photographs and recipe booklets (2018). Born and raised in Pune in a half-Dalit, half-English family, she put together a series of recipe booklets, recipe-poems really, inspired by references to food in Dalit literature. She acknowledged that she was inspired by Shahu Patole’s book, and Isn’t This Plate Indian? Dalit Histories and Memories of Food by the Gender Studies Class of 2009 at Pune University. And there is theatre artist Sri Vamsi Matta, in whose “Come Eat With Me” events, cooking is an act of remembering, performance and a communal experience, by way of asserting his identity and defying everyday injustices. Shahu Patole’s remarkable book is possibly one of the first published Dalit cookbooks in India. Patole, who grew up in Marathwada, is a writer and retired government officer from the Indian Information Service cadre, who has worked in the Press Information Bureau, Defence PRO, All India Radio and Doordarshan. His book records a range of non-vegetarian and vegetarian recipes from the Mahar and Mang communities in Mara¬thwada, along with the social context, his personal memories and lived experiences as a Dalit. The recipes, like any other, are shaped by locally available foods and ingredients, as well as historical, financial and cultural factors, and “acquired through centuries of discrimination.” He writes of how upper caste Hindus, including Kayasths, Rajputs, and even Saraswat Brahmins, are often non-vegetarian, eating “meat, mainly goat, lamb, chicken.” He observes how, in the face of “vegetarian propagandists”, “non-vegetarians are made to feel immoral and guilty.” And of course, vegetarian moral police are increasingly common: housing societies and landlords won’t allow a non-vegetarian to live in the flat/society. He shares how the democratisation of media and social media has enabled Dalits to share their food stories. Food is a sensitive, and entirely personal issue. And Patole counters critics with his comment: “If people would really have become ‘satshil’ (good natured) by eating sattvic food, then the caste and class system wouldn’t have survived in this culture.” Mahars and Mangs traditionally disposed of dead animals, among other professions, and have been eating meat since before the Common Era — long before Muslims arrived in India, writes Patole. Commenting on the hypocrisy and exploitation of lower caste labour by Brahmins, he observes: “Untouchability was not followed while digging and construction work (of wells) was on. Though once they hit water, untouchability kicked in.” Traditionally, Mahars and Mangs also did a lot of labour for the landlords’ households: cleaning cattlesheds, cleaning the house, repairing plaster, feeding cattle, cutting wood: usually they are not paid money for such ‘minor’ work, but paid in leftover food, that’s how reheated leftovers have become a dish, ambura, meaning fermented, Patole explains. His meat recipes, and stories, include kalij (liver), boka (kidneys), khima (minced meat), rakti (animal blood), and even moholachi poli (honeycomb), the last cooked with onions, chilli powder and salt. And also vegetarian recipes, including pithla, kandavani (onion chutney), hula (roasted pods), tarvat (a leafy vegetable), ambadi (roselle) bhakri, dodya curry (raw figs) and chigur (tamarind flowers). Thank you to the team — Patole, Suchismita Ukil from Harper Collins and Bhushan Korgaonkar, for opening our eyes to worlds within. Meenakshi Shedde Meenakshi Shedde, film curator, has been working with the Toronto, Berlin and other festivals worldwide for 30 years. She has been a Cannes Film Festival Jury Member and Golden Globes International Voter, and is a journalist and critic. Courtesy : Mid-Day Note: This news is originally published on https://mid-day.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.