Dalit boy brutally assaulted, hung upside down for touching water pot in Rajasthan
A shocking incident of assault has come to light from Rajasthan’s Barmer district. An eight-year-old Dalit boy was beaten and hung upside down from a tree after he touched a water pot. The boy’s family said that on Friday two men Narnaran Prajapat and Demaram Prajapat asked the boy to clean a bathroom and garbage. After doing what he was ordered to do, the boy asked for water to clean himself and touched the pot which triggered the brutal attack. The boy’s mother, Puri Devi said, “The men took him to one of their houses and tied hom upside down to a tree and kept beating him mercilessly.” She further explained that the accused men also came after her and her mother-in-law and attacked them for trying to save him. The men stopped assaulting only when one of their relatives started to record the incident. Police registered an FIR on August 30 naming the men including another — Ruparam Prajapat. One of them was arrested soon after under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing grievous hurt, illegal confinement and kidnapping along with provisions of the SC/ST Act. Two others have been detained. Courtesy : Muslim Mirror Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimmirror.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
UP: Occult practitioner booked for raping Dalit woman
According to the complaint, Alfaz sent the woman’s mother out of the room on some pretext during the ritual and allegedly raped the woman before fleeing the spot. Saharanpur: Police have booked an occult practitioner for allegedly raping a 20-year-old Dalit woman under the pretext of performing rituals, police here said on Monday. The survivor’s family filed a complaint at the Deoband Police Station, accusing Alfaz of raping the woman during a “treatment session” on Sunday night. Additional Superintendent of Police, Rural Sagar Jain, told PTI that Alfaz, a resident of Mohalla Khankah in Deoband, claims to cure serious ailments through occult practices. The victim’s family had called him to their house to treat their ailing daughter. According to the complaint, Alfaz sent the woman’s mother out of the room on some pretext during the ritual and allegedly raped the woman before fleeing the spot. When the woman’s condition worsened, she confided in her mother, who immediately informed her father. The family then approached the police, and the woman was sent for medical examination. Jain said two police teams have been formed to arrest Alfaz. Posted by Marziya Sharif Courtesy : TSD Note: This news is originally published on https:/thesiasatdaily.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
3 men sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Dalit man, injuring his children
Balmiki died on the spot, while his three children suffered bullet injuries. The attack was motivated by an old enmity. Muzaffarnagar: A special SC/ST court here sentenced three men to life imprisonment for killing a Dalit man and injuring his three children last year, officials said. Special Judge Smt. Asharani Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each on Rajender Jat, his son Mohit Jat, and Virender. The court found them guilty under Indian Penal Code sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 452 (house trespass), 504 (insult), 506 (criminal intimidation), and sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, government counsel Parvendra Kumar told PTI. He said that on February 14, 2023, the accused stormed into the house of Sanjiv Balmiki at Rajpur Kala village under Jansath police station, hurled abuses, and opened fire. Balmiki died on the spot, while his three children suffered bullet injuries. The attack was motivated by an old enmity. Posted by Marziya Shar Courtesy : TSD Note: This news is originally published on https:/thesiasatdaily.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-cif ommercial purposes, especially human rights.
Dalit students beaten by teachers for chanting “Jai Bhim” slogans in Baghpat school
Dalit students of an intermediate college in Dhannoura Silvernagar, Binouli of Uttar Pradesh were allegedly beaten by their teachers for raising “Jai Bhim” slogans during the school prayer on August 26. The students alleged that the incident occurred when some boys changed “Jai Shri Ram” slogans in the assembly. A group of Dalit students, in response, said “Jai Bhim.” Soon after, the Physical Education (PE) teacher took the five Dalit students to a room and beat them with a stick along with two other teachers. One of the students said, “Two teachers held our hands while the PE teacher beat us with a stick.” The students have also accused the Principal of abusing them and hurling castiest slurs while he threatened to expel them from the school. Another student said, “We were abused for saying Jai Bhim. The principal also told us that we are unworthy of education.” The victims expressed shock over the incident and said that they never expected to be abused for uttering a slogan. The students then filed a complaint at the Binouli police station. However, no action was taken. On Friday, the students met with the Superintendent of Police to demand action against the accused. “The SHO of Binouli has been ordered to look into the matter,” said Additional SP Narendra Pratap Singh. Raghavendra Singh, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) informed, “We haven’t received a written complaint yet in my office. Once we receive it, an investigation will be carried out and action will be taken.” Courtesy : Muslim Mirror Note: This news is originally published on https:/muslimmirror.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Wake up to ‘right-wing opportunism’, Thiruma tells dalit Hindus
Trichy: VCK general secretary Thol Thirumavalavan on Monday urged Scheduled Caste communities to recognise the “opportunistic politics” of right-wing groups, following reports of caste violence during religious events. Speaking to reporters after a commemoration event in Perambalur, he was asked about a clash near Hosur in which several Scheduled Caste members were injured when another community opposed their Vinayagar idol procession during Visarjanam. Thirumavalavan said the BJP, RSS, and other right-wing outfits insist that dalits are Hindus but remain silent when they are attacked. “The Scheduled Caste community must wake up to the reality of this opportunistic politics,” he said, demanding strict action against those responsible for the violence. He also reacted to the hunger strike by Thiruvallur MP Sasikanth Senthil against the Centre’s withholding of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu, calling the protest a noble cause but urging the MP to end his fast for health reasons. “His health is of utmost importance, and I urge him to conclude the strike at the earliest,” he said. Terming the Centre’s move to withhold funds an “authoritarian approach,” Thirumavalavan urged immediate release of the allocation. He also criticised the Union government for refusing to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and for tabling a bill to disqualify ministers serving a 30-day term in judicial custody. 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.
First made the family members unconscious, then raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism, brutality of a tantrik in Deoband
A case of rape of a Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism by a tantrik has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. On the complaint of the victim’s father, the police have registered a case against the accused youth and started investigating the matter. A case of rape of a Dalit girl has come to light in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is alleged that a youth from another community raped the Dalit girl on the pretext of exorcism. The victim’s father has alleged that during the exorcism, the accused made the entire family members unconscious and then raped his 20-year-old daughter. The police have registered a case against the accused and have started investigating the matter. Apart from this, the girl is also being medically examined. The incident is from a village in Deoband police station area of Saharanpur. Here a Dalit villager has filed a complaint with the police accusing a youth named Alfaz of another community of raping his daughter. According to the complaint filed by the Dalit villager, his wife was ill for a long time. Due to this, he felt that she was possessed by ghosts. The tantrik raped her on the pretext of exorcism The victim’s father told that his wife was being treated by a man named Alfaz, who lives in Deoband, for several months. Alfaz was a tantrik and he assured the family members that he would cure his wife completely. Along with this, Alfaz used to visit their house often. On Sunday, Alfaz had come to the victim’s house to treat her. Alfaz locked all the people in the house in another room to treat his wife and he raped his twenty-year-old daughter. It is alleged that Alfaz made the family members unconscious and raped the girl. Police engaged in investigation In the complaint given by the girl’s family, it was written that Alfaz first made everyone unconscious due to tantric rituals. After this, he raped the girl. Police has registered a case against the accused Alfaz after the complaint of the girl’s father. The girl’s medical examination is also being done by the police. Police officials say that the matter is being investigated. Necessary action is being taken by the police in this incident. Vikas Kapil Courtesy: Hindi News
Respond to PIL seeking transgender-inclusive school textbooks, SC tells Centre, Punjab & 5 other states
The NCERT and most SCERTs have failed to comply with the top court’s binding directions in the NALSA versus Union of India case (2014), the PIL alleges The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre, Punjab and five other state governments on a PIL seeking inclusion of transgender-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in school textbooks prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs). A Bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai asked the Centre, NCERT and governments of Punjab, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and SCERTs to file their replies in six weeks to the PIL by Kaavya Mukherjee Saha—a Class XII student – after senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted the issues raised in the petition. The NCERT and most SCERTs have failed to comply with the top court’s binding directions in the NALSA versus Union of India case (2014), the PIL alleged. Despite statutory obligations under Sections 2(d) and 13 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the NCERT and most of the SCERTs neglected to integrate structured and examinable content on gender identity, gender diversity and the distinction between sex and gender into school syllabi, it alleged. The exclusion not only violated fundamental rights like right to equality but also undermines Directive Principles of State Policy, the PIL contended. The petitioner sought a direction to the authorities concerned to incorporate “scientifically accurate, age-appropriate” and transgender-inclusive CSE into examinable school syllabi across India. It also demanded binding guidelines to ensure effective implementation of gender sensitisation and transgender-inclusive sexuality education across all public and private educational institutions. Textbook reviews conducted in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka reportedly revealed systemic omissions, with Kerala being a partial exception, it submitted. The International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education, published by UNESCO and the WHO, provides a globally accepted framework for CSE, it said. Author Satya Prakash Courtesy : The Tribune Note: This news is originally published on https:/thetribune.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
SC Seeks Centre, NCERT Reply On Plea For Transgender-Inclusive Sex Education
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCERT, and six states on a PIL demanding transgender-inclusive comprehensive sexuality education in school curricula. In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that aims to include transgender-inclusive comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in school curricula, the Supreme Court on Monday requested comments from the Centre, NCERT, and six states, including Maharashtra. According to PTI, Senior attorney Gopal Sankaranarayanan’s arguments on behalf of the petitioner were noticed by a bench consisting of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran. The bench served notices to the respondents for their responses within eight weeks. Petitioner Kaavya Mukherjee Saha added Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka as parties to the case in addition to the Centre and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Saha, a Class XII student, filed a PIL calling for the inclusion of transgender-inclusive CSE in textbooks and school curriculum created by the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and the National Council for Technical Education (NCERT). The motion claimed that in the NALSA v. Union of India case, the NCERT and the majority of SCERTs had disregarded the binding orders of the top court. PTI reported that the councils allegedly failed to incorporate organized and examinable information on gender identity, gender diversity, and the difference between sex and gender into school curricula, despite their statutory requirements under Sections 2(d) and 13 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. According to reports, systemic omissions were found in textbooks from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, with Kerala being the only exception. It claimed that the exclusion not only goes against the Directive Principles of State Policy but also fundamental rights including the right to equality. PTI reported that it further said that UNESCO and the WHO’s International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education offers a universally recognised foundation for CSE. A directive to the authorities to include “scientifically accurate, age-appropriate” and transgender-inclusive CSE in examinable school curricula across the country was sought in the plea. Additionally, it asked for guidance on how to create legally binding rules that would guarantee the successful implementation of transgender-inclusive sexuality education and gender sensitisation in all Indian public and private educational institutions. Courtesy : Outlook India Note: This news is originally published on https:/outlookindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Bihar Election 2025: What did Rahul Gandhi achieve from ‘Voter Rights Yatra’? Know all about it
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Chunav 2025: The 16-day Voter Rights Yatra of the India Alliance of opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ended on Monday in Bihar. This journey can prove to be an important event in Bihar politics. Patna: The ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ of the leaders of the India Alliance (INDIA bloc) in Bihar, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, took place. This 16-day journey passed through 25 districts and 110 assembly constituencies of the state. The purpose of this journey of about 1300 kilometers was to raise voice against the alleged removal of names of lakhs of voters from the voter list. Rahul Gandhi called it a “moral” fight. Opposition parties showed unity during the journey. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of stealing votes. Rahul Gandhi said that this is not just an issue of Bihar, but an issue of Indian democracy. Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ started from Sasaram and ended in Patna. The aim of this yatra was to raise voice for the lakhs of voters whose names have been removed from the voter list. The names of 65.5 lakh voters of the state have not been included in the draft voter list of the Election Commission. The Yatra was presented as a moral battle The opposition presented this yatra not just as a campaign but as a “moral” battle. Rahul Gandhi said that he wants to protect the voting rights of lakhs of people whose names have been removed from the voter list. The yatra saw political drama, appeals to the constitutional system and a demonstration of opposition unity. Slogans like ‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ were raised during this yatra. Many leaders of the India Alliance of opposition parties joined the Voter Adhikar Yatra at different times. This demonstrated opposition unity. Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, Revanth Reddy, Ashok Gehlot, KC Venugopal, Siddaramaiah participated in the yatra. Tejashwi Yadav from RJD remained in the yatra throughout and Lalu Prasad Yadav also joined it in the middle. Akhilesh Yadav from Samajwadi Party, MK Stalin and Kanimozhi from DMK, Hemant Soren from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Yusuf Pathan and Lalitesh Tripathi from Trinamool Congress, Supriya Sule and Jitendra Awhad from NCP (Sharad Pawar), Sanjay Raut from Shiv Sena (UBT), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), D Raja (CPI), MA Baby (CPI-M) from Left parties and Mukesh Sahni from VIP also participated in the yatra. Message of protecting the Constitution Rahul Gandhi said that the main message of his yatra is – ‘one person, one vote’. He accused the BJP and the Election Commission of removing the names of more than 65 lakh voters from the voter list. He said that the voters who were removed include Dalits, OBCs, Muslims and poor people. Rahul Gandhi said, “This is not just about Bihar, it is about the democracy of India.” He said that this yatra was to protect the Constitution. Congress has been continuously weakening in Bihar in the last four decades. But this yatra established Rahul Gandhi as the main face of the opposition. The yatra has also encouraged Congress workers. This gave the party a chance to strengthen its organization before the Bihar assembly elections. Congress tried to regain the lost support base Congress has presented this fight as a fight for rights and democracy, different from caste politics. The party is trying to make its place again in Bihar politics on these issues. Through the yatra, the opposition made sharp attacks on the Election Commission. On the last day of the Voter Rights Yatra in Patna, Rahul Gandhi marched from Gandhi Maidan to Ambedkar’s statue. He mentioned the legacy of both Gandhi and Ambedkar. He described the yatra as a “revolution for electoral justice”. Rahul Gandhi tried to portray himself as a grassroots leader During the Voter Rights Yatra, Rahul Gandhi was wearing a gamchha over a white T-shirt. He was seen talking to people in villages while riding an open jeep. The party shared these pictures a lot on social media. He was presented as a grassroots and reach-out leader. Rahul Gandhi also visited makhana fields. He saw how this superfood is grown. He said that 99 percent of ‘Bahujan’ people work hard, while only one percent of middlemen get the benefit. He promised to fight against this “injustice”. There were some controversies during this yatra. A police constable in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was injured. BJP attacked on this issue. Allegedly derogatory remarks were made against PM Modi during a rally in Darbhanga. BJP got an opportunity to attack the opposition from this and strongly criticized it. There was also a clash between ruling and opposition party workers in Patna, which increased the tension. Hope infused among Congress workers in Bihar The yatra has infused hope among Congress workers. Rahul Gandhi has been projected as a strong challenger to PM Modi. The yatra has sent a message of opposition unity in the state. But the question is, will this momentum continue, or will it fizzle out like Congress’ previous attempts? Rahul Gandhi has made “vote theft” a political issue. He is hoping that his yatra will be remembered not just as a roadshow, but as the start of a movement that will bring results in the upcoming elections. Many controversies during the yatra Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ was an important political event in Bihar. It was aimed at protecting the rights of voters and reinvigorating the Congress party. There were many controversies during the yatra, but it has certainly created a stir in the state’s politics. Rahul Gandhi used many symbols in the yatra. He wore a white T-shirt and gamchha. It was an attempt to look like a common man. He tried to show that he is with the poor and backward people. The gathering of opposition leaders during the yatra was important. This gave the message that all the opposition parties are united against the BJP. The yatra raised the temperature of Bihar politics Rahul
Assembly opens with uproar as Cong & BJP trade charges over ‘vote theft’
Jaipur: Fourth session of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly began Monday with chaos, as opposition Congress MLAs stormed the House, shouting “vote chor, gaddi chhod” (vote thief, vacate the chair) against the ruling BJP. Congress members signalled confrontation well before the proceedings. Arriving in white T-shirts emblazoned with the same slogan and carrying placards, they staged a coordinated protest as the session opened at 11am. The treasury benches hit back with counter-slogans of “gaali-baj Rahul Gandhi” (foul mouthed Rahul Gandhi) and “gaali-baj Congress” (foul mouthed Congress). The House quickly descended into a war of slogans, stalling the proceedings for much of the morning. Despite the chaos, several key legislations were tabled in the House. Deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa tabled the Coaching Regulation Bill committee report, which will come up for discussion on Sept 3. The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025; the Rajasthan Coaching Centre Control and Regulation Bill, 2025; the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill; and the Rajasthan Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill were also tabled. Amid the din, Speaker Vasudev Devnani announced the vacancy of Anta Assembly seat due to the termination of BJP MLA Kanhiya Lal Meena’s membership following his conviction in a criminal case. Devnani adjourned the House until Wednesday, while Tuesday was declared a holiday. The session opened with tributes to departed leaders, including former LG Satyapal Malik and those who died in the Pahalgam attack and in the cloud bursts. Outside the House, Congress members sharpened their attack. Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot accused BJP of consistently resorting to “vote theft” to form govts. “The entire country is now standing with Rahul Gandhi against this fraud,” Pilot said. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully alleged that BJP manipulated not just Lok Sabha elections but also several assembly and legislative constituencies’ polls in Rajasthan. He specifically named Jaipur Rural seat, accusing the ruling BJP of winning through irregularities. “Vote theft is not limited to Bihar or Karnataka. It has been done in Haryana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan as well,” Jully charged, demanding a nationwide investigation. “The Election Commission belongs to the nation, not the BJP,” he remarked. The BJP responded strongly. Govt chief whip Jageshwar Garg called Rahul Gandhi and Congress “habitual abusers,” claiming videos in circulation prove their record of offensive remarks against senior BJP members, including PM Narendra Modi. He claimed that Congress disrupted the parliament session and was now walking the same path in Rajasthan. 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.