Dalit Murder Case: Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the murder of a Dalit in Rae Bareli, asking, “Will justice now be based on caste?”
Mobocracy is protected by power, bulldozers have replaced the Constitution: Rahul Gandhi Dalit Murder Case: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that violence and mobocracy are protected by power, where bulldozers have replaced the Constitution and fear has replaced justice, in the wake of the murder of a Dalit man in his parliamentary constituency, Rae Bareli. In a joint statement with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, he also termed the murder of Dalit man Hariom Valmiki a “grave crime against the Constitution.” He said that since 2014, “mob lynching,” “bulldozer injustice,” and mobocracy have become the horrific hallmarks of our times. Sharing this joint statement on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “The brutal murder of Dalit youth Hariom Valmiki in Rae Bareli is not just the murder of a human being, but the murder of humanity, the Constitution, and justice. Today in India, Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims, backward classes, and the poor—everyone whose voice is weakened, whose share is being snatched away, and whose life is considered cheap—is being targeted.” He claimed that hatred, violence, and mobocracy have the patronage of power in a country where bulldozers have replaced the Constitution, and fear has replaced justice. The former Congress president said, “I stand with Hariom’s family. They will definitely get justice. India’s future rests on equality and humanity, and this country will be governed by the Constitution, not the whims of the mob.” In a joint statement, the two top Congress leaders said, “Our country has a Constitution that recognizes every human being as equal. There is a law that gives equal status to every citizen’s security, rights, and expression. What happened in Rae Bareli is a grave offense against the Constitution of this country.” They say that crimes against the Dalit community are a stigma on this country and society. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi said, “The number of crimes against Dalits, minorities, and the poor in the country has increased beyond limits. This violence is most prevalent against those who are deprived, Bahujans, and those who have neither adequate participation nor representation. Whether it is the crimes against women in Hathras and Unnao, the murder of Hariom in Rae Bareli, or the institutional murder of Rohit Vemula some time ago, the inhuman incident of a leader urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh, the brutal beating of Dalits in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, or the murders of Pehlu Khan in Haryana and Akhlaq in Uttar Pradesh, each incident reflects the growing insensitivity of our society, administration, and ruling powers.” According to Congress leaders, since 2014, trends like “mob lynching,” bulldozer injustice, and mobocracy have become a horrific hallmark of our times. They said, “Violence cannot be a hallmark of any civilized society, therefore, what happened to Hariom poses a serious question mark on our collective morality.” Kharge and Rahul Gandhi said, “The India of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s dreams and the India of Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Vaishnav Jan…’ is an India of social justice, equality, and compassion, in which there is no place for such crimes. Humanity is the only way.” They stressed that the Congress Party is committed to the empowerment of the deprived and vulnerable sections of society. The Congress leaders said, “We call upon citizens to unite against this injustice. This fight must continue until the rights and dignity of life of every Indian are fully protected.” Courtesy: Hindi News
Horrifying hallmark of our times: Congress condemns lynching of Dalit man in Raebareli
‘Since 2014, mob lynching, bulldozer injustice and mob rule have become horrifying markers of our times, but violence can never be a hallmark of a civilised society New Delhi: Strongly condemning the “brutal and heinous” lynching of a Dalit in Raebareli, top Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have said “mob lynching, bulldozer injustice and mob rule” have become “horrifying markers” since 2014 but violence can “n president Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gandhi said in a joint statement that what happened to Hariom, a 40-year-old Dalit who was lynched by villagers mistaking him for a thief, raises “deep questions about our collective morality”. “The Congress party is committed to the empowerment of the deprived and weaker sections of society. We call upon all citizens to unite against this injustice. This struggle must continue until every Indian’s rights and dignity of life are fully protected,” they said. Insisting that the Constitution recognises every individual with equality and the country has a law that guarantees equal protection, rights, and freedom of expression to all citizens, the leaders said what happened in Raebareli was a “grave crime against the Constitution of this country, a crime against the Dalit community, and a stain on our society and nation” Both the leaders emphasised that crimes against Dalits, minorities and the poor have “increased alarmingly” across the country and violence most often targets those who are deprived — the Bahujan, the marginalised — who have “neither adequate participation nor representation”. Recalling crimes against women in Hathras and Unnao, the “institutional killing” of Rohith Vemula, the “inhuman act” of a leader urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh, the “brutal beatings” of Dalits in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh and the killings of Pehlu Khan in Haryana and Akhlaq in Uttar Pradesh, they said each incident mirrors the “growing insensitivity of our society, administration, and those in power”. “Since 2014, tendencies like mob lynching, bulldozer injustice, and mob rule have become horrifying markers of our times. Violence can never be a hallmark of a civilised society. What happened to Hariom raises deep questions about our collective morality,” they said. The India of B R Ambedkar’s dreams and Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Vaishnav Jan…’ ideal is an India of social justice, equality, and compassion — an India where such crimes have no place. Humanity is the only path forward, they said. Sharing the statement on X, Rahul said, “Today in India, Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims, backward classes, and the poor — every person whose voice is weak, whose share is being snatched away, and whose life is considered cheap — is being targeted.” “In the country, hatred, violence, and mob rule have received the patronage of those in power — where bulldozers have taken the place of the Constitution, and fear has replaced justice. I stand with Hariom’s family — they will surely get justice. India’s future rests on equality and humanity, and this country will run on the Constitution, not on the whims of the mob,” he added. Courtesy : DH Note: This news is originally published on https:/deccanherald.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
‘Crime against Constitution’: Rahul, Kharge condemn killing of Dalit man by lynching in Rae Bareli
On the night of October 2, a man named Hariom was on his way to his in-laws’ house. During this time, some villagers brutally beat him up on suspicion of theft, leading to his death. The Congress Party on Tuesday called Rae Bareli lynching incident a ‘crime against Constitution’. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi have condemned the incident in a joint statement. “Our country has a Constitution that recognizes every individual with a sense of equality. There is a law that grants equal status to the safety, rights, and expression of every citizen. What happened in Raebareli is a grave crime against the Constitution of this country. It is a crime against the Dalit community and a stain on this nation and society,” the two leaders said in a joint statement. About the incident On the night of October 2, a man named Hariom was on his way to his in-laws’ house. During this time, some villagers brutally beat him up on suspicion of theft, leading to his death. While dying, Hariom allegedly called Rahul Gandhi’s name, seeking his help. Several videos of the entire incident have gone viral on social media. Accused arrested Raebareli Police on Saturday arrested five men for allegedly lynching Hariom after mistaking him for a thief. Rahul Gandhi dials victim’s father Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached out to the father and brother of the Dalit man who was lynched in Raebareli, expressing his full support and standing firmly with them during this difficult time. “The horrific lynching of a Dalit youth in Raebareli is both heartbreaking and enraging. In his final moments, as he was being mercilessly beaten with sticks and belts, the deceased young man remembered his last hope – Shri Rahul Gandhi. For Rahul ji, who represents Raebareli in Parliament and considers its people his family, this tragedy is deeply wounding. He has personally spoken to the father and brother of the deceased and stands in complete solidarity with them in this hour of unbearable grief. He has also expressed his profound concern over the dangerous normalisation of lynching in India, vowing that such violent elements must face their legal end,” Pawan Khera posted on X. Edited By: Abhishek Sheoran Courtesy : India TV News Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatvnews.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
HC: Transgender inclusion in jobs still not adequate
New Delhi: Lamenting the lack of “adequate steps” by both the Centre and Delhi govt to ensure transgenders’ participation in public employment, Delhi High Court on Monday decided to treat the matter as a public interest litigation (PIL). The court expanded the scope of an individual plea—seeking reservation for a court attendant post—into a PIL to examine the measures taken in Delhi for the welfare of transgender persons since the landmark 2014 NALSA verdict of the Supreme Court. The verdict recognised transgender people as the “third gender”, affirming their fundamental rights to equality, dignity and self-identity under the Constitution. “We are of the prima facie opinion that, for the inclusion of transgender persons in society and to secure their full and effective participation, the govt by now should have taken some policy decision to provide a quota for them in public employment as already mandated by the Supreme Court. However, no such policy decision appears to be in sight to date, as far as public employment is concerned,” observed a a bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedella. The HC noted that since the issues raised concern the welfare of transgender persons, the matter will be heard as a PIL. The Centre, Delhi govt and the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) have been made parties to the proceedings and asked to submit their responses. The court acknowledged the “concern expressed that after the NALSA verdict requisite steps have not been taken by the govt” and pointed out that the Supreme Court had directed transgender persons to be treated as socially and educationally backward classes, entitled to all forms of reservation, including in public appointments. During the hearing, the court referred to a 2021 notification from the Delhi govt allowing a five-year relaxation in age and a 5% concession in qualifying marks for transgender applicants seeking public employment. It questioned whether these concessions were applied in the latest recruitment drive by the Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board (DSSSB) for court attendant posts. The plea alleged that despite the SC ruling, no such reservation was provided to transgender applicants in the recent notification. HC noted that “Parliament has since enacted a law on protection of rights and framed rules. However, it appears that the welfare measures required under these statutory obligations have not been implemented.” The court ordered the Delhi govt to decide within 10 days on extending reservation for transgender persons in the DSSSB advertisement, noting that many transgender individuals were unable to apply as they were not given relaxation. It also directed the DSSSB to publicise the decision once made. 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
Delhi Police nab 10 transgender Bangladeshi illegal immigrants
New Delhi: Ten transgender Bangladeshi nationals, residing illegally in Delhi, have been apprehended by the Delhi Police in three separate operations, officials said on Tuesday. The operations were carried out by the Foreigner Cell of the North-West District Police, with eight individuals detained in the jurisdiction of Police Station Shalimar Bagh and two in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mahendra Park. According to officials, during verification, it was discovered that the individuals were living in India without valid documents and were involved in begging during the day while engaging in objectionable activities at night. “Recently, information was received regarding the movement of some suspected Bangladeshi nationals near Haiderpur Metro Station and New Subzi Mandi, Mahendra Park. Acting on this input, regular surveillance and area domination exercises were conducted in the said localities,” the officials stated. Based on the gathered intelligence, a dedicated team comprising Sub-Inspector Sapan, Sub-Inspector Shyambir, Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajender, Head Constables Vikram, Kapil Kumar, Vikash Yadav, Parveen, Tika Ram, and Kapil, along with Women Head Constables Poonam and Deepak, Constables Nishant Mattoo, Hawa Singh, and Deepak Bangar, was constituted under the close supervision of Inspector Chaitanya Abhijit, incharge of the Foreigner Cell, and overall supervision of Rajeev Kumar, ACP, Foreigners Cell. Acting on actionable intelligence gathered during routine checks, the team conducted raids with the help of informers. During these operations, eight suspicious individuals were intercepted near Haiderpur Metro Station within Shalimar Bagh jurisdiction, while two others were caught near New Subzi Mandi in the Mahendra Park area. The authorities further stated that during initial questioning, the suspects claimed to be Indian citizens, but their inconsistent responses and nervous behaviour raised doubts about their claims. A detailed investigation involving document verification, analysis of digital footprints, and examination of photographic evidence later revealed strong links to Bangladesh. “Corroborating indicators, such as online connections with Bangladeshi entities, confirmed their identity as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants,” the police said. During further inquiry, photographs recovered from their mobile phones and Instagram accounts depicted locations in Bangladesh. On sustained interrogation, the accused admitted their Bangladeshi nationality and even produced their Bangladeshi National ID cards. “It was further revealed that they had undergone Gender-Affirming Surgery (GAS) to alter their physical appearance and resemble women. To conceal their identity, they regularly used heavy makeup, sarees or salwar suits, wigs, and other feminine accessories. They had also modified their voice and body language to imitate female mannerisms,” the police statement said. The investigation confirmed that all ten individuals were Bangladeshi nationals living in Delhi without valid travel documents, visas, or permits, in clear violation of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and other relevant immigration laws. Courtesy : THI Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehansindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
In a first in Maharashtra, transgender community forum gets licence to run ration shop
KOLHAPUR: In a first in Maharashtra, a forum for transgender community has got a licence to run a ration shop in Kolhapur city. “The transgender community sought a ration shop for them as they claimed they go through social discrimination, poverty, and unemployment. They made the demand to state food commission chairman Mahesh Dhawale. Following due procedure, Maitri, a forum for the transgender community, was granted the licence,” district supplies officer Mohini Chavan said. District guardian minister Prakash Abitkar handed over the licence to Maitri chief Mayuri Alavekar Saturday. “The transgender community members were confused as to which line – men or women – they needed to stand in to get ration. Also, without a ration card, many could not get benefits. Our shop will be open to all types of individuals,” Alavekar told TOI. Maitri has 500 transgender people as its members. Established in 2007, Maitri focuses on sex education and health within the transgender community. “Due to the orientation and gender confusion, many have left their homes. They don’t have their own permanent house. Through Maitri and district administration, we have got ration cards approved for many such individuals,” Alavekar said. District collector Amol Yedge said the initiative is an important step towards economic independence and social inclusiveness of the community by providing them dignified employment opportunities. In Kolhapur, several progressive measures have been implemented for transgender people, including access to higher education, employment opportunities, priority in the voting process, and reserved beds at CPR Hospital for treatment. 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
Bihar elections 2025: The key players and what’s at stake for them
NEW DELHI: The countdown to the Bihar assembly elections has officially begun. The Election Commission on Monday announced that the polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. The result will be declared on November 14. With this announcement, Bihar has entered full-fledged election mode, and political parties are already ramping up their campaigns. A lot is at stake for the state’s key players. Here’s a look at it: Nitish Kumar The 2025 Bihar assembly election is an obvious make-or-break moment for incumbent chief minister Nitish Kumar, with both his personal legacy and his party relevance on the line. This will be Nitish’s tenth bid for the chief minister’s post after two decades of rule marked by governance reforms, social welfare programs, and, of course, the dramatic alliance shifts that earned him the nickname ‘Paltu Ram’. Switches of Nitish This time, voters will judge whether his image of the ‘Vikas Purush’ (development man), known for stability and law-and-order credibility, still holds – or whether political fatigue, policy stagnation, and repeated flip-flops have eroded his mandate. The biggest challenge Nitish will face is to fight the anti-incumbancy wave. The biggest challenge for Nitish is indeed to combat the strong anti-incumbency wave against his government. After almost 20 years in office, he will now have to fight the fatigue among the voters. At 74, questions about his age and mental fitness have also entered the political debate, with opposition leaders openly raising doubts about his ability to govern effectively. Bihar assembly elections 2025. The 2025 election will therefore determine not just whether Nitish secures another term, but whether it’s time for him to finally hang up his boots. It is equally significant for the Janata Dal (United)’s survival as a major force in Bihar. The results will decide whether Nitish’s party maintains its independent clout or is relegated to a secondary role behind its ally, the BJP. Tejashwi Yadav For Lalu Yadav’s son and former deputy CM, Tejashwi Yadav, the 2025 Bihar assembly elections are a pivotal test of both his personal leadership and the prospects of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). This appears to be Tejashwi’s best chance yet to become chief minister for the first time as the anti-incumbency fatigue against Nitish creates a significant gain. Many voters tired of Nitish Kumar’s long tenure of almost 20 years are looking for a fresh alternative, which Tejashwi, as a young, dynamic leader, offers. This attracts both traditional RJD supporters and undecided or anti-establishment voters. In the 2020 elections, under his leadership, the RJD won 75 seats, making it the single-largest party in the state and positioning him as the primary face of the opposition in Bihar. Notably, the Mahagathbandhan’s vote share lagged narrowly behind that of the NDA by just 0.03%, approximately 12,768 votes out of around 3.14 crore. Given this near-miss, the stakes and expectations for Tejashwi are even higher in 2025 and his performance will also determine the viability of the opposition in the state. Managing coalition friction and addressing the aspirations of a broad base, especially youth and non-Yadav OBCs, remains a critical challenge. This election will test his ability to withstand the NDA’s political machinery, carry forward his father’s legacy, and present himself as a pro-development alternative to Nitish Kumar in the state. Rahul Gandhi For Rahul Gandhi, this election is a crucial test of his national leadership and the revival prospects of the Congress party, with far-reaching implications for the INDIA bloc and Congress’s place in opposition politics. Given the recent repeated losses in Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi, Rahul faces immense pressure to secure substantive gains in Bihar. His direct involvement this time, rallying (Voter Adhikar Yatra), crafting manifestos like the ‘Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp’ for EBCs, and public campaigns, puts his leadership credibility on the line, especially after past performances. The results will reveal whether Rahul can translate high-profile campaigning into votes, or whether the JD(U)-BJP, and his ally RJD continue to dominate state politics. The Bihar elections will also be the test of Congress’s groundlevel organisational skills, showing if Rahul could actually appeal to the Hindi heartland and mobilise backward and marginalised groups. Chirag Paswan Chirag Paswan’s victories in Bihar have dazzled on paper but left his influence on the ground wanting. Sweeping six Lok Sabha seats in 2014, repeating the feat in 2019, and clinching all five in 2024, he has made headlines in New Delhi. Yet in the Hindi heartland, these wins have often felt more like hollow victories than a true mandate. This time, his biggest test is to prove if he can translate national-level clout and Dalit support into a substantial assembly presence, moving beyond being a “spoiler” or a junior partner to becoming a genuine regional force in the state’s power structure. Success would elevate the LJP from relying on bargaining chips in Delhi to wielding real legislative strength in Patna, giving the party leverage in coalition negotiations, government formation, and policy direction. The outcome will reveal whether his strategy of public bargaining and “kingmaker” posturing can convert into actual MLAs, or if it risks repeating the 2020 pattern of undermining allies without building his own base. Bihar Key Players & What’s At Stake Prashant Kishor What’s at stake for Prashant Kishor? Everything and nothing! The strategist-turned-politician is making his electoral debut in Bihar, attempting to disrupt an already established caste-based politics and carve a meaningful role for his Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). Kishor has announced that his party will contest all 243 assembly seats independently, refusing alliances and positioning JSP as a radical alternative aiming to break the longstanding political duopoly of JD(U)-BJP and RJD-Congress. For him, it’s a low-risk, high-reward gamble. He has declared that his party will either finish first or last, leaving no room for compromise. So this time, he will either create a new force in Bihar or fade into political irrelevance. The key challenge lies in converting Kishor’s personal brand and strategic expertise into actual legislative seats. The outcome
Bihar election: How Rahul Gandhi tuned Congress’ Bihar pitch
PATNA: Until June this year, Congress looked desperate. It first replaced the party’s 74year-old Bihar in-charge Mohan Prakash by a rather young Krishna Allavaru and then appointed Rajesh Kumar, a Dalit face, as state president, removing Akhilesh Prasad Singh, who came from the upper caste Bhumihars. But nothing seemed to make a difference. Then came EC’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress found a cause, dubbing the exercise as a conspiracy to strike opposition voters off electoral rolls. Congress fused it with its broader claim that all BJP victories since 2014 were facilitated by “vote fraud”. Rahul Gandhi started Voter Adhikar Yatra, invited INDIA bloc big names like M K Stalin and Akhilesh Yadav. But will it influence voters? One clue comes from the subdued response of Congress and other opposition parties to the final electoral roll published on Sept 30. That reaction was anticlimactic. And this, when SIR did result in the deletion of 0.4 million “ineligible” names from the draft voters’ list. Significantly, even during the Voter Adhikar Yatra, grumbles could be heard about how it pushed “bread-and-butter” issues off centre stage, giving Nitish Kumar crucial time to repair a potential point of vulnerability. But the Yatra helped Congress acquire a profile it lacked. It upstaged RJD, its senior partner, which had planned to launch its own protest against SIR. Congress’s enhanced confidence is indicated by its refusal to defer to RJD’s insistence that Tejashwi should immediately be projected Mahagathbandhan’s CM candidate. 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
Bihar elections: BJP takes dig at Lalu Prasad Yadav over PM face; mocks ‘family problems’
NEW DELHI: A day after the Election Commission announced the Bihar Assembly election schedule on Monday, the BJP targeted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his claim of being the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial face, alleging that neither his party nor the alliance partners have officially endorsed him for the top post. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said Tejashwi was projecting himself as the CM candidate without support from his alliance partners and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of avoiding a clear endorsement. “He is representing them, but neither his party members nor his alliance partners are speaking up. Just think, they travelled together for so many days during the yatra, and repeatedly called Rahul Gandhi ‘PM, PM’. But you must remember that press conference when Rahul Gandhi was asked who would be the chief ministerial face of the alliance. Tejashwi ji was sitting right next to him, looking at him with hopeful eyes, but Rahul ji did not respond, and his face fell,” Trivedi said. — ANI (@ANI) He also took a swipe at RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, describing the situation as a leadership crisis within the family. “Lalu Prasad Yadav ji once used to say he was the leader of the poor and the marginalised. But today, he faces the dilemma of whether to be the leader of this son or that son, this daughter or that particular daughter. In other words, even within the family, problems have emerged,” he added. Trivedi expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA would secure a strong mandate. “People of Bihar and the entire country are watching how there has been a positive change under PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. We are confident that a strong and effective mandate will be given in favour of the BJP-NDA,” he said. The Election Commission announced that voting for Bihar’s 243 Assembly seats will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with counting on November 14. A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists will be carried out nationwide. In the 2020 Assembly elections, Nitish Kumar led the NDA to victory. He broke ties with the BJP in 2022 to join the RJD-Congress alliance but returned to the NDA ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. This time, the NDA will face the INDIA bloc led by Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD, Congress, Left parties, and Mukesh Sahani’s VIP. Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj is also entering the fray. The total number of electors stands at 7.42 crore. Patna recorded an addition of over 1.63 lakh voters across 14 constituencies, while Madhubani and Nalanda districts also saw major increases. 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
Bihar Politics: Tejashwi Yadav’s promise: If voted to power, SC/STs will receive social justice, reveals full form of ‘DALIT’
Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of ending reservations and said this wouldn’t happen under the RJD. He promised to give voice to the underprivileged and ensure justice for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Extremely Backward Classes if he came to power. He promised to provide jobs and foreign education opportunities to degree holders. He also promised to withdraw cases against SC/ST Act supporters. State Bureau, Patna. Accusing the BJP of intending to end reservations and the Constitution, Tejashwi Yadav said on Sunday that this would not be possible under the RJD. Lalu Prasad Yadav gave voice to the underprivileged. If he came to power, the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Extremely Backward Classes would receive economic justice. A committee will be formed under the Chief Minister’s leadership to ensure the social and educational progress of these classes. Upon forming the government, all degree holders will be given jobs. Releasing the Nyay Sankalp Patra at the Ambedkar Dalit-Tribal Rights Dialogue held at the Veterinary College grounds, Tejashwi expressed his commitment to work on 17 aspects for the upliftment of specific communities. He promised that if he comes to power, talented students from Scheduled Castes and Tribes will be given the opportunity to study abroad. A fund of five thousand crore rupees will be created for entrepreneurship, contracting, and business. The cases against those protesting in support of the SC-ST Act will be dropped. The protesters will be declared Ambedkar fighters and will be honored and awarded. Tejashwi also explained the full form of Dalit in his own way. He said that D stands for determination, A for self-respect, L for leadership, I for justice, and T for progress. Bahujans are humble, but not weak. RJD SC-ST Cell National President Shivchandra Ram, State President Anil Kumar Sadhu alias Sadhu Paswan, and others were present at the event. Later, speaking to the media, Tejashwi said that some retired officials were misusing the Chief Minister’s image for their own benefit. One day, everyone’s secrets will be revealed. Regarding the Prime Minister’s criticism of the Lalu-Rabri regime, he said that since he had no achievements to point to regarding his own government, he was resorting to abuse. BY VIKASH CHANDRA PANDEY EDITED BY: SHASHANK BARANWAL Courtesy: Hindi News