A Dalit family in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, is burdened with debt! Father and 2-year-old son dead, wife and son hospitalized; mass suicide suspected!
A Dalit family in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, is burdened with debt! Father and 2-year-old son dead, wife and son hospitalized; mass suicide suspected! The family ate dinner together on Friday night. According to family members, Prakash began experiencing severe stomach pain and vomiting shortly after eating. Bhopal. A tragic incident occurred on Friday night in the Orchha Road police station area of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Four members of the same Dalit family suddenly fell ill after eating. Farmer Prakash Ahirwar (35) and his two-year-old son, Nihal, died. His wife, Nandini (29), and elder son, Tanishq, are currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. While the cause of the incident remains unclear, it appears to be a case of mass suicide. How did the incident occur? The family ate dinner together on Friday night. According to family members, Prakash began experiencing severe stomach pain and vomiting shortly after eating. Initially, they thought it was normal and thought he would get better by morning. However, as the night progressed, his condition worsened. They were rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared Prakash and his younger son, Nihal, dead. Dr. Ashish Shukla stated that the family had eaten potato curry, after which they began vomiting and feeling uneasy. Nandini’s condition is now stable, but the condition of his elder son, Tanishq, remains critical. A Story of Financial Pressure and Debt Prakash Ahirwar was a farmer and had borrowed a tractor for farming. Due to repeated crop failures, he was unable to pay the installments. Two days ago, employees of a finance company came to his house and pressured him to pay an installment of 30,000-40,000 rupees. They threatened to seize the tractor if he did not pay. The family alleged that the company employees forced them to sign and thumbprint an application. The application also stated that Prakash had taken a loan of 4 lakh rupees and would repay the entire amount by September 25th. If he did not do so, the company could seize his tractor, house, and land. The entire case appears to be a coerced mass suicide. Family members say the finance company was constantly threatening them to pay the installments and forcibly took their thumb impressions. Under these circumstances, farmer Prakash Ahirwar suffered a mental breakdown. The simultaneous deterioration of health among all family members suggests that they may have taken this extreme step due to debt and socio-economic pressure. However, this can only be confirmed after the postmortem report and police investigation. Family members say Prakash was under immense mental stress. The inability to pay the installments and the constant threats had broken him. He returned home after getting his TV repaired and had dinner with his family. But within a few hours, everything was destroyed. CSP Arun Kumar Soni said the case is being investigated. The cause of death will be clear only after the postmortem report is received, and further action will be taken based on that. This incident is not just a tragedy of one family, but reveals the reality of thousands of farmers and Dalit families who are burdened with debt and installments. Ankit Pachauri Courtesy: Hindi News
One village, two roads: A separate road worth ₹50 lakh was built to keep Dalits away from the main road. Dalit families said, “We want equal rights, not a separate road.”
While the administration is calling it a “public welfare” measure, Adi Dravidian families allege it is a deliberate conspiracy to permanently keep them off the main public road. Tiruvannamalai: The construction of a new road in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai district has sparked controversy. While the administration is calling it a development measure, Scheduled Caste (SC) residents see it as a new wall perpetuating discrimination and untouchability. The case is in Mothakkal village in the Tharampattu taluk, where Collector K. Tharpagaraj announced the construction of a new cement road at a cost of ₹50 lakh on September 18th. This road is being built on private land where a dirt road currently exists. This dirt road is used by Scheduled Caste villagers to carry the body of a deceased member of their community to the cremation ground. The Collector also praised the Vanniyar landowners who donated the land for “public welfare.” However, Scheduled Caste residents say they never demanded a new and separate road. They were simply demanding the right to use the village’s main public road, Murugan Koil Street, which is used by everyone else. Adi Dravidar families stated that they had petitioned the Collector for a shared public road, not a separate path. Expressing their anguish, one resident said, “This move further reinforces the notion that people from our community do not have the right to equal status in the village.” Caste discrimination runs deep in Mothakkal village. For decades, approximately 200 Adi Dravidian families here have been forced to use an alternative dirt road to transport bodies to the crematorium. Aravind*, a resident of the village, explains, “Our people are afraid to use the main road. Two weeks ago, when a person died and we tried to use that road, the police and revenue officials discouraged us, saying, ‘Why create unnecessary problems when an alternative route already exists?’” Residents say that an atmosphere of fear has long been created by upper-caste villagers, leaving many Dalit families wondering if they will ever be able to safely transport the bodies of their loved ones on the main public road. After several instances of tension during attempts to use the public road, G. Muniappan, a resident of the village, filed a writ of mandamus in the Madras High Court in December 2024, seeking police protection for Scheduled Caste residents. In April 2025, the court directed that people could contact the police and they would provide all necessary assistance. However, four months later, residents allege that they are still not allowed to use the common road. Arvind* says, “When we ask for police protection, the police themselves are afraid of creating problems. What can we do then?” Mayan*, another resident, said, “This new road may be useful for farmers from the Vanniyar community to bring their tractors, but it is of no use to us.” Vetri Sangamithra, a VCK (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) leader from Tiruvannamalai, has described the new road as a “road of untouchability.” She alleged that it is a deliberate conspiracy to keep Scheduled Caste families away from the public road. He said, “Even though it’s officially called a public road, only people from the SC community will use it. People from the Adi Dravida caste will not use it.” Collector Tharpagaraj has responded to these allegations. He refuted all claims, saying, “Anyone can use both roads—the existing public road and the upcoming new road. The unpaved road becomes very bad during the rainy season. It becomes difficult for people to walk, let alone vehicles, let alone carry bodies. The new road is being built with this in mind. Work has begun and will be completed within a few days.” (*Names have been changed to conceal identities) Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Controversial past of Team USA transgender cyclist uncovered after twisted celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Chelsea Wolfe, a transgender BMX freestyle rider from Florida, is facing huge backlash after celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist, was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Soon after the news broke, Chelsea Wolfe, who was an alternate rider for Team USA at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, shared several Instagram stories. One post showed a USA Today headline on Kirk’s death with a cartoon image of Dora the Explorer and the words, “We did it!” She also shared a selfie giving a thumbs up and called Kirk a “Nazi.” Team USA cyclist Chelsea Wolfe faces backlash over posts on Charlie Kirk’s death Chelsea Wolfe’s reaction shocked many across the country. In one post, she wrote: “Being a Nazi is completely optional btw. He didn’t have to do all that, but he did and now he’s dead. Don’t live your life in a way that the world is better following your death.” In another story, she compared Kirk again to a Nazi, saying: “We hate Nazis because they want us dead.” Controversial past of Team USA transgender cyclist uncovered after twisted celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination The posts drew swift attention. Sports figures, activists, and fans called her words “sickening” and “violent.” USA Cycling released a statement on September 12, 2025, making clear that Wolfe no longer represents them. — jackthompsonfox (@jackthompsonfox Jennifer Sey, founder of XX-XY Athletics, told the Daily Mail it was not surprising to see Wolfe celebrate Kirk’s assassination. She said Wolfe has a long history of calling opponents “Nazis” and pushing dangerous rhetoric. Who is Chelsea Wolfe: Past controversies, clashes with US cycling and Olympic journey Chelsea Wolfe, born May 5, 1993, in Lake Park, Florida, started BMX at the age of six and later transitioned as a teenager. She made history in June 2021 by qualifying as the first openly transgender athlete for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, where she was listed as an alternate in women’s BMX freestyle. But Wolfe has long courted controversy. Back in 2021, she wrote on Facebook: “My goal is to win the Olympics so I can burn a US flag on the podium.” In interviews with Fox News, she later said she did not hate the country but wanted to stand against “fascism.” Also Read: Andre Agassi And Steffi Graf’s Son Jaden Agassi Shares Unseen Photos With Catherine Holt As Couple Celebrates Love Her BMX career ended in July 2023 when the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned transgender women from competing in women’s events. Chelsea Wolfe admitted the rule change left her heartbroken and said she was on “suicide watch” during that time. She has since moved into fixed-gear cycling, where protests have continued against her inclusion in women’s races. 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 can’t win polls by spreading false narrative of vote theft: Min
Prayagraj: State cooperative minister JPS Rathore on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is making allegations of vote theft, should first talk about the theft of currency notes by his own party leaders. “Rahul had earlier spread propaganda in the name of Rafale and the Constitution, to which the people of the country have given a befitting reply by making the lotus bloom and will do so in the future as well,” he said. Rathore was in the city to attend “Namo Yuva Run”. He said Rahul cannot win the Bihar elections by spreading the false narrative of vote theft because the people of Bihar are intelligent and will give him a befitting reply. As part of the Seva Pakhwada (service fortnight) that was launched on Sept 17 ( Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday), “Namo Yuva Run” was organised on Sunday under the aegis of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Prayagraj, the Sports Directorate of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, and the Regional Sports Office, Prayagraj, carrying the message of a drug-free India. A large number of young people, wearing Namo Yuva Run T-shirts, ran for a drug-free India and social awareness. Chief guest JPS Rathore, and cabinet minister Sanjay Nishad flagged off the race at Chandrashekhar Azad Park gate. The race concluded at the Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium, after passing through Hindu Hostel, Civil Line Hanuman Temple, Medical College, Balsan and Indian Press crossing. After the race, winners in both male and female categories were awarded prizes. On the occasion, Rathore said: “India has the largest number of young people in the world. They must strive to achieve the goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, and to achieve this, they must harness the power of their youth. Only by staying free from drugs and addiction can youth build a developed India.” He said youths should take inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life and work for the nation and society. He added that “The PM interacts with youth and seeks their advice in the country’s development. This demonstrates his vision and the importance of youth in achieving a developed India. Nishad, meanwhile, said the talent of India’s youth is being recognized worldwide. If youth utilize their energy wisely, nothing is impossible. 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
Prashant Kishor on abuse row: BJP, Congress in ‘fixed match’; questions silence on Biharis insulted outside
NEW DELHI: Politics in Bihar has once again turned stormy after allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother Heeraben was abused at an RJD rally. But Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor on Sunday called the row nothing more than a “fixed match”, accusing both sides of distracting people from issues that matter. The row erupted after a video from Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Bihar Adhikar Yatra’ went viral on social media. BJP leaders, including Bihar deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, claimed that RJD workers shouted abuses targeting Modi’s late mother. Sharing the clip on X, Choudhary said, “Tejashwi Yadav has once again insulted Modi ji’s late mother. He has once again torn apart the culture of Bihar. In the rally, the RJD workers were hurling as many abuses as they could, and Tejashwi was encouraging them. The mothers and sisters of Bihar will surely hold him accountable for this thuggish mentality and abusive behaviour.” This row comes just weeks after a similar incident in Darbhanga, where abuses were allegedly hurled during Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. While the BJP has sharpened its attack on the opposition, Prashant Kishor took a swipe at both parties. “This is a fixed match. Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav will abuse PM Modi, and PM Modi, along with the BJP, will abuse them, so that people remain distracted from the real issues,” Kishor said. He further questioned the selective outrage of national and state leaders, pointing out that both the ruling and opposition leaders do not bat an eye when Bihari people are abused in other states. According to him, the ongoing war of words is only meant to keep common people busy with political theatre. PTI reported that the authenticity of the viral video could not be independently verified. 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
After 7 years, ABVP sweeps Hyderabad Central University elections
NEW DELHI: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad sweeping the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) Students’ Union elections, after a gap of seven years, underlines the growing traction of the RSS-affiliated student organisation, which has steadily consolidated its position across campuses this year – from Delhi University and Guwahati University to Patna University and Punjab University. Amid Rahul Gandhi’s repeated claims that India’s ‘Gen Z’ generation was leaning towards Congress, the steady rise of ABVP is seen as part of a larger right-wing assertion, rooted in students’ aspirations for stability, opportunity and cultural pride. ABVP won all six posts – president, vice-president, general secretary, joint secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary – in the university elections held on Sept 19. The HCU results are being seen as proof of ABVP’s growing clout in student politics, following its recent wins in several central and state universities, including Delhi University and Punjab University. Reacting to the victory, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said, “ABVP clean sweeps… Someone please send a box of tissues to Rahul Gandhi who keeps hallucinating about a ‘Gen Z revolution’ even as NSUI is getting wiped out across central universities… Sorry Rahul, flaunting a six-pack and hopping around on stage doesn’t impress Gen Z. Vision, clarity, and leadership do.” 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
Is French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte male? Know transgender controversy in detail
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have agreed to present the evidence of the first lady’s gender. Details here. French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a bizarre predicament. Should he prove or should he not that his wife Brigitte is a woman? The controversy erupted in 2017 when blogger Natacha Rey, or Nathalie Rey, in a YouTube video, claimed that Brigitte Macron was in fact her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, who had changed his gender and name. She provided his evidence as a childhood picture of Brigitte’s brother that looked similar to the First Lady. Emmanuel Macron sues Natacha Rey Emmanuel Macron and his wife sued the blogger for defamation, who was found guilty in September 2024. However, the Paris Court of Appeal overturned the verdict in July 2025 because the allegations were made in “good faith” and did not constitute defamation. Right-wing influencer Candace Owens repeated the allegation in 2024 and claimed that she would stake her “entire professional reputation” on the allegation. Why is Brigitte Macron upset? Participating in the BBC’s Fame Under Fire podcast, the Macrons’ lawyer, Tom Clare, said the first lady had found the claims “incredibly upsetting” and they were a “distraction” to the French president. He said, “I don’t want to suggest that it somehow has thrown him off his game. But just like anybody who is juggling a career and a family life as well, when your family is under attack, it wears on you. And he’s not immune from that because he’s the president of a country.” The lawyer said there would be “expert testimony that will come out that will be scientific in nature.” Though he did not specify the exact nature, he said the couple was prepared to demonstrate fully “both generically and specifically” that the allegations are false. A former school teacher, Brigitte Mare Claude Macron, first married Andre-Louis Auziere in 1974. She fell in love with her student Emmanuel Macron and married him in 2007 after divorcing her husband in 2006. She has three children: Tiphaine Auziere, Sebastien Auziere, and Laurence Auziere-Jourdan. Courtesy : DNA Note: This news is originally published on https:/dna.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Is Telangana turning into a land of caste killings?
Telangana may not have the khap panchayats of North India, which settle caste clashes within villages, but we have seen how even a major atrocity like Nerella was hushed up and minimised. Synopsis: The act of a person from one caste falling in love with or marrying someone from another caste has nothing to do with the honour of a family, a caste, or a community. It is simply the voluntary, loving decision of two adults. And neither chose the caste they were born into. In reality, these so-called “honour killings” are murders driven by caste prejudice, arrogance, chauvinism and discrimination. It would be false to say Telangana was free of caste inequality, but such tensions rarely escalated to massacres. The recent murders are a sign of gradual change in this direction. In recent times, Telangana has been witnessing a disturbing rise in caste-related murders. Most of these are the result of inter-caste marriages, where young men and women—deemed to belong to a “lower caste” by others—are brutally killed by those who consider themselves “upper caste,” often the victims’ own parents or family members. In some cases, contract killers are hired for the murders. This chain of killings, and the atmosphere of terror it creates, has driven inter-caste lovers to commit suicide, fearing that marriage would bring death upon them. Sometimes family members themselves push or threaten the youth toward suicide. Fourteen incidents in the past eight years show how grave the situation has become: The murders of Madhukar of Manthani (2017), Amboji Naresh of Bhongir (2017), Tummala Swati of Lingarajupalli (2017), Perumalla Pranay of Miryalguda (2018), Vijayalakshmi (2018), Sushruta–Devarsh of Ghatkesar (2019), Chinta Hemanth Kumar of Sangareddy (2020), Narayana of Sangareddy (2022), Billipuram Nagaraju of Saroor Nagar (2022), Erukala Ramakrishna Goud of Kukunurupalli (2022), Neeraj Panwar of Begum Bazar (2022), Kongara Nagamani of Ibrahimpatnam (2024), Vadlakonda Krishna (Mala Banti) of Pillalamarri (2025), and Salluri Mallesh of Jagtial (2025). Each of them carries a tragic story. Some gained more public attention than others. Many more incidents that were never recorded or reported remain unknown. But each of these young men and women, most still in their late teens or early twenties, simply listened to their hearts. They dared to defy social restrictions. They longed for a human bond beyond caste barriers. That made them lovable. Innocent as they were, they did not know that social injustice could be so cruel as to snatch away their lives. They had many more years ahead but were cut short by murder. The myth of ‘honour’ The media often describes these killings under the upside-down label of “honour killings.” The phrase emerged to create an impression that victims had tarnished their families’ “honour,” and therefore their punishment was, in a way, justified. But the act of a person from one caste falling in love with or marrying someone from another caste has nothing to do with the honour of a family, a caste, or a community. It is simply the voluntary, loving decision of two adults. And neither chose the caste they were born into. Because caste inequality exists, because the “upper castes” in the hierarchy look down upon the “lower castes,” because caste rules forbid inter-dining and inter-marriage between castes and even sub-castes, families from “upper castes” see their “honour” destroyed if their child loves or marries someone from a “lower caste.” But natural male-female relationships are not determined by caste, and they do not diminish anyone’s honour. They only form a human bond. Yet, owing to the false ideologies entrenched in society, to caste prejudices, and to the belief that superiority and inferiority are determined by birth, the phrase “honour killing” has become common. In reality, these so-called “honour killings” are murders driven by caste prejudice, arrogance, chauvinism and discrimination. In fact, these fourteen recorded and reported killings are only a tiny fraction compared to the far greater number of threats, coercion, restrictions, pressures, and sufferings that do not end in murder or suicide. The overwhelming majority of victims belong to Dalit communities or to the poorer sections of backward castes. The killers are usually from dominant castes, though sometimes also from backward castes that have recently gained money power. While economic status plays a part, the primary factors are caste inequality, caste elitism, and caste arrogance. This is the outcome of religious scriptures, priests, and caste elders preaching against “caste mixing.” Caste pride and politics of intolerance Historically, Telangana society did not see this scale of caste-based discrimination and violence. Massacres such as Padirikuppam, Karamchedu, Chundur, Vempenta, and Lakshmipet took place in coastal Andhra, not on this scale in Telangana. It would be false to say Telangana was free of caste inequality, but such tensions rarely escalated to massacres. The recent murders are a sign of gradual change in this direction. Since statehood, there have been at least half a dozen incidents of collective attacks, and every year or two, one or two “honour killings” make it into the news. Countless unreported incidents remain. Telangana may not have the khap panchayats of North India, which settle caste clashes within villages, but we have seen how even a major atrocity like Nerella was hushed up and minimised. Dominant castes and feudal powers in villages have not moved beyond their mindset of resentment at Dalits or the lower castes gaining education, small jobs, and self-respect enough to walk with their heads held high. After Telangana state was formed, these dominant forces have only grown stronger. One natural outcome of Dalit and backward caste youth asserting dignity and pride has been their friendships with young women of dominant castes. These friendships, in some cases, turn into love and aspirations for marriage or cohabitation. This is intolerable to the dominant castes, whose psyche still resists accepting the education, jobs, self-respect, and improved economic standing of the oppressed communities. As a result, these friendships and loves invariably face opposition. Common dining appears to have lost meaning with public feasts, and hotels and restaurants mushrooming everywhere.
ETV Bharat Impact | TN Govt Disburses Compensation To Virudhunagar Fireworks Factory Accident Victims
The Dalit Liberation Movement, which has been fighting for the victims, said the government didn’t pay the 12% interest as per a 2021 NGT order. Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Friday released compensation payments to victims of a firework factory accident in Virudhunagar district after an ETV Bharat special report highlighted their plight. Titled ‘Sad And Unsafe World Of Firecracker Workers Who Light Up Celebrations’, the exclusive feature portrayed the struggles of the families of the victims of the 2021 Achankulam Mariammal Fireworks Factory accident in Virudhunagar. It had a significant impact, as solatiums to the tune of Rs 5.67 crore were directly credited to their bank accounts as per the 2021 National Green Tribunal (NGT) ruling. Karuppaiah, state president of the Dalit Liberation Movement, which has been fighting for the victims, expressed gratitude to ETV Bharat for its role in amplifying their voices. “In 2021, the NGT had ordered the Tamil Nadu government to pay compensation to the victims of the Achankulam Sri Mariamman Fireworks Factory accident near Sattur in Virudhunagar. However, the government delayed payments for years, despite even being condemned by the High Court,” he said. “The Dalit Liberation Movement has been fighting relentlessly for the past four years. Finally, a compensation of ₹5.67 crore was released to the affected workers on Friday. But a major concern remains. The NGT had ordered that if the compensation was not paid within a month, it should be given with 12% annual interest. The government has released the principal amount but not the interest. We will meet the Virudhunagar district collector on Monday and submit a petition demanding the interest payments as per the order of the tribunal,” he added. Social activist and RTI campaigner Bhimarao said, “ETV Bharat’s special report on fireworks factory accidents created huge pressure on the government. Though compensation has now been disbursed, the interest amount is still pending. We will continue our struggle until that is also paid.” The special report had featured testimonies of victims. The recently disbursed compensation has brought some relief, and many of them have thanked ETV Bharat for bringing their suffering to light, which reached the right corner. Courtesy : ETV Bharat Note: This news is originally published on https:/etvbharat.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Dalit elderly man hit by car in Kushinagar: Driver first promised treatment, now threatening
A Dalit elderly man was seriously injured in a car collision in the Nebua Naurangiya police station area of Kushinagar. On September 12th, at 5 p.m., Ram Avadh was driving at Shriram Square when the driver of a Maruti Suzuki Brezza car (UP57BC9434), Ram Pratap Singh, carelessly backed into him. Ram Avadh’s leg was broken in the accident. Locals rushed him to the hospital. People present at the scene recorded a video of the driver, in which he promised to cover the entire cost of his treatment. However, he has now reneged on his promise. The victim’s wife, Kalavati, has filed a complaint at the police station. She alleges that when the family members asked the driver for medical expenses, he used casteist slurs, abused them, and threatened to kill them. SHO Deepak Singh stated that the complaint has been received and the matter is being investigated. A case will be filed and action will be taken soon. Anoop Kumar Yadav Courtesy: Hindi News