Police dismiss constable over Dalit woman’s death
Gadwal: Followingthe death of a Dalit woman named Priyanaka, police constable Raghu Nath Goud was remanded and suspended from police duty in connection with the incident. According to police reports, Goud, a resident of Chinnoni Palli village in Gattu mandal, exploited Priyanka under the pretext of love and failed to marry her. Following Priyanka’s death by suicide, District SP T Srinivasa Rao has confirmed that Raghu Nath Goud will be permanently dismissed from his post as a police constable, ensuring that no one will be shielded by their position. A case has been registered and investigation is underway. The SP reiterated that strict legal action will be taken against all those responsible, sending a strong message that justice will be served. The young woman belonging to the Dalit community from Khammam district reportedly took her own life after being allegedly deceived in a relationship by the constable. According to reports, Priyanka had been in a romantic relationship with Raghu for several years. She had approached him with the intention of marriage, but the constable allegedly refused. Following repeated emotional distress, Priyanka had approached Gadwal police two months ago, resulting in the filing of a cheating case against the constable. Raghu was reportedly jailed and was recently released. Since then, Priyanka had been staying at the constable’s residence. On Friday, distraught over his continued refusal to marry, Priyanka allegedly consumed insecticide. She was admitted to Gadwal Government Hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries on Saturday morning after returning to her village. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Telangana Mal Mahanadu state leaders condemned the incident, demanding justice for Priyanka. Courtesy : The Hans India Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehansindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Dalit Youth Attacked in Rae Bareli Over Loan Dispute, Faces Caste-Based Abuse
A Dalit youth was allegedly attacked in Ali Nagar Askaranpur village in Rae Bareli district after asking for money he had lent. The victim, Ashish, said he had lent ₹100 to a villager named Dheeraj, who refused to repay him. According to Ashish, Dheeraj lured him to a garden under false pretences, forced him to drink alcohol, and then attacked him with a sword used in a gimmick. During the assault, Ashish said he was subjected to caste-based abuse and received death threats. He sustained serious injuries in the attack. Ashish’s family immediately alerted the police by dialing 112. Officers reached the spot and took him to Community Health Center (CHC) Unchahar, where he received first aid. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed of CHC Unchahar confirmed that Ashish was treated and stabilized. Kotwali in-charge Sanjay Kumar said that the police have received a complaint and the matter is under investigation. “A case will be registered against the accused, and legal action will be taken,” he added. Courtesy : TOP Note: This news is originally published on https:/theobserverpost.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
From living in trains to heading transgender rights board: Sonalee Chaukekar’s journey of grit
With her appointment as co-chairperson of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights and Welfare Board for the Konkan Division on Tuesday, Chaukekar hopes that transgender persons abandoned by their own will have a forum to approach. Mumbai: Once disowned by her family, Sonalee Chaukekar, 35, spent a month not just begging but living on Mumbai’s local trains. “I would sleep in the train, use public toilets to clean up, and ask someone for a vada pav whenever I got hungry. I had to forget about clean clothes and my mother’s cooking,” said Chaukekar. She now works in the front office of a private firm in a swanky building in Malad. With her appointment as co-chairperson of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights and Welfare Board for the Konkan Division on Tuesday, Chaukekar hopes that transgender persons abandoned by their own will have a forum to approach. Chaukekar, one of two trans women appointed to the board, is aware that her experience will resonate with many, and she has resolved to work towards empowering transgender persons. “Most transgender persons have to separate from their families. They face many issues of housing, healthcare, harassment, bullying, and we will strive to get them the respect that every individual deserves,” said Chaukekar, a resident of Bandra East. The Konkan Division of the Board will cater to Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and the neighbouring coastal districts. “I’ve experienced everything. Bullying and harassment in school, ostracisation, mental torture, but I had nowhere to go. I kept it all to myself. But with our divisional board, I hope that our people (transgenders) become aware that there is a platform for them,” said Chaukekar, who studied in a school in Bandra East. She is currently pursuing a two-year MBA course in finance at Welingkar Institute of Management, and eventually found acceptance from her family. She lives close to her mother in the neighbourhood she grew up in. The board was constituted under the Maharashtra government’s social justice and special assistance department on December 13, 2018. It was formed under the chairmanship of the divisional commissioner (revenue). The functions of the divisional board include overseeing the implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, protection against discrimination, access to welfare and grievance redressal, data collection and supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of transgender persons. Chaukekar said that the board will also have a remit for programmes on financial literacy, livelihoods, and skill development to help transgenders secure appropriate employment opportunities. Nilofer Maske, 42, also appointed a member of the divisional board, has been working for two decades as part of the Humsafar Trust to empower transgender people. She has worked extensively to sensitise law enforcement agencies, legal, medical, and educational institutions to the rights of transgender people. Maske, who has worked across India, said that there is greater awareness in metropolitan cities, but transgender persons in remote parts of the country still struggle with discrimination and acceptance. Maske, who has a Bachelor’s degree in science, said that her focus in the future would be on skill development for ageing transgender persons who struggle with finding shelter and making ends meet. By Mayura Janwalkar Courtesy : Hindustan Times Note: This news is originally published on https:/hindustantimes.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
“Chirag Paswan Is Transgender,” Claims Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board Member, Dr. Rajan Singh, Calls for Public Acknowledgment
Dr. Rajan Singh, a Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board member, has sparked controversy by alleging that Union Minister Chirag Paswan belongs to the transgender community Dr. Rajan Singh claimed Chirag Paswan hides his transgender identity. He urged Paswan to acknowledge his identity publicly. Chirag Paswan is a former actor and current politician. Dr. Rajan Singh, a member of the Bihar State Transgender Welfare Board, has stirred controversy with his remarks targeting Union Minister Chirag Paswan. The video surfaced on instagram on August 27, 2025. In the video while speaking to the media, Dr. Rajan alleged that Chirag Paswan belongs to the transgender community but has been hiding his identity. He said there is no minister from the transgender community in the country and claimed that many transgender people in politics often hide their personality. He then created a stir by saying, Chirag Paswan is transgender. He has hidden his gender. The whole country and the world know that he is from the transgender community. Dr. Rajan further urged Paswan to speak openly about his identity, adding: If Chirag Paswan accepts his community publicly, we will all go to the streets and make him Chief Minister. But he does not speak. Chirag Kumar Paswan, currently serving as India’s 19th Minister of Food Processing Industries since June 2024, is a well-known politician from Bihar and has been the president of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) since 2021. The Bihar Assembly election is expected in later this year. Chirag is the son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan—veteran Union Minister and founder of the LJP—and Reena Sharma, a Punjabi Hindu air hostess from Amritsar. Ram Vilas Paswan, remembered for his calm nature and long-standing commitment to social justice, had a political career spanning over fifty years. He represented marginalized communities, served multiple terms in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and held several key ministerial portfolios. Before entering politics, Chirag Paswan briefly tried his hand at acting, appearing in the 2011 Bollywood film Miley Naa Miley Hum. He later shifted focus to politics, contesting and winning the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Jamui constituency in Bihar. Dr. Rajan’s comments have triggered discussion, bringing the question of gender identity into the political spotlight and placing Chirag Paswan in the middle of an unexpected controversy. [Rh/VP] Courtesy : News Gram Note: This news is originally published on https:/newsgram.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Telangana Congress sets Oct 15 deadline for ‘vote theft’ signature campaign
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president B Mahesh Kumar Goud and AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan on Saturday set Oct 15 deadline for ministers, district Congress presidents, and party cadres to ensure the collection of at least 100 signatures from every village as part of the nationwide campaign against the BJP’s alleged “vote chori” (vote theft). In an online meeting with DCC presidents and district in-charge ministers, the leaders said the signature collection drive in Telangana had slowed due to heavy rains and the festival season but stressed that it must be expedited and completed within 10 days. The Telangana unit aims to send 12 lakh signatures to the AICC, which will compile submissions from all states and present them to the Election Commission of India (ECI), supporting Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the BJP was manipulating elections through “vote theft.” Mahesh Goud alleged that in some states, including Maharashtra and Bihar, there were instances of 40 votes being registered in a single bedroom house, names of deceased persons continuing on electoral rolls, and living voters being deleted. “The BJP came to power at the Centre for three terms with ‘vote chori’. Take up this campaign as a prestigious issue and complete it on time,” he told the party functionaries. Meenakshi Natarajan said Rahul Gandhi had elaborated on how the BJP had indulged in vote manipulation, yet the Election Commission failed to act. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal have launched a nationwide movement on the issue, she said. “Everyone must work sincerely and collect signatures in large numbers. Rahul Gandhi is fighting for two key causes—social justice and an end to vote theft,” she added. Highlighting the Congress govt’s commitment to social justice, Meenakshi said the state’s move to provide 42% BC reservations made it a role model in the country. “The party should work hard and win both the Jubilee Hills by-election and the upcoming local body polls,” she said. 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
‘Remote control in foreign hands’: BJP guns for Sonia Gandhi; claims UPA govt was a puppet, made decisions under pressure
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday upped the ante against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, accusing them of letting the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government become a “puppet in the hands of foreign powers.” While addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia latched on to former Union minister P Chidambaram and Manish Tewari “revelations” and claimed the Manmohan Singh’s government – influenced by Sonia Gandhi – chose not to take strong retaliatory action after the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. “The people of India are asking questions — questions to the Congress Party and to the fake Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi. We have also seen that the leader of the opposition, who has been abroad for the past four days, has only one mission — to defame India, a nation that is moving forward on the path of rapid development. From foreign soil, Rahul Gandhi levels baseless allegations and tries to malign our great nation. Therefore, from the soil of India, we want to ask questions — to the Congress Party, to Mallikarjun Kharge ji, to Rahul Gandhi ji, and to Sonia Gandhi ji — and demand answers before the people of India,” Bhatia said. “It is a matter of grave concern that senior Congress leaders like P Chidambaram, who served as Home minister under the UPA government, and Manish Tewari, a former UPA minister, have recently made revelations that are shocking and alarming. It shows that a government which was constitutionally responsible for protecting India’s sovereignty had, in fact, become a puppet in the hands of foreign powers,” he added. Bhatia also alleged that Sonia had Monmohan Singh’s remote control while “foreign powers” had the remote control for Sonia Gandhi. Additionally, BJP MP Sambit Patra also attacked Sonia Gandhi and alleged that UPA government used to decide cabinet ministers after consulting with America, quoting Natwar Singh’s autobiography. “It was Sonia Gandhi’s dictation that don’t act against Pakistan. She made India bow down and gave shelter to Pakistan,” Patra said. Natwar Singh wrote in his autobiography that the Sonia Gandhi government used to decide the Indian Cabinet Ministers after consulting America… She believes ‘saugandh mujhe us videsh ki, main desh nahi uthne dungi’…,” he added. He also questioned Chidambaram’s recent statement about foreign pressure behind India’s lack of retaliation against Pakistan after 26/11 attacks, suggesting that Chidambaram himself was part of the decision-making process under Sonia Gandhi’s leadership. “Only because the ‘whole world descended on Delhi’, the Congress party decided not to take any action against Pakistan. This was the India of that time, under the reign of the Gandhi family… This decision must have been taken by Sonia Gandhi unlawfully and unconstitutionally, and she must have dictated to Manmohan Singh and then Home Minister Chidambaram…,” Patra told ANI This comes days after Chidambaram after the former Union home minister recounted that he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks but was ultimately persuaded against it. Chidambaram had said that the decision making process of Manmohan Singh-led government’s stance was shaped by international diplomatic pressure , particularly from the United States. “It did cross my mind that we should do some act of retribution. I did discuss it with the Prime Minister and other people who mattered. The PM had discussed this matter when the attack was going on, I can surmise. And the conclusion was largely influenced by the MEA and the IFS that we should not physically react to the situation, but we should employ diplomatic means,” he said. “The conclusion was reached amid pressure from the world that was descending upon Delhi to tell us that don’t start a war,” he said. He specifically mentioned that then US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had travelled to New Delhi to meet him and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, urging India not to retaliate militarily. The 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, carried out by Pakistani-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed over 170 lives and left the nation in shock. Later, P Chidambaram expressed frustration over being misquoted by the media regarding his comments and said “In no part of the interview to Megha Prasad’s podcast did I say that ‘US stopped us from retaliating after the 26/11 attack. Yet, channel after channel and the media and the Twitterati are merrily attributing words to me. These are the perils of talking to the media!” 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
‘Stealing Karpoori Thakur’s Jan Nayak title’: PM Modi’s veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi; blames RJD rule for Bihar’s education woes
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a veiled swipe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi while inaugurating several education and skilling projects in Bihar, urging people to be vigilant against those attempting to claim the ‘Jan Nayak’ title associated with former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. Speaking at the inauguration of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University in Bihar, PM Modi said, “…Karpoori Thakur wasn’t made ‘Jan Nayak’ by social media trolls. He was made ‘Jan Nayak’ by the people of Bihar, and they did so after observing his life. I would urge the people of Bihar to be vigilant. Nowadays, people are trying to steal even this title of ‘Jan Nayak’. Therefore, I urge the people of Bihar to be vigilant so that this honour bestowed upon Karpoori Thakur by the people is not stolen… the double engine government of NDA is continuously engaged in modernising the educational institutions of Bihar.” — ANI (@ANI) PM Modi blamed the “poor state” of education during the RJD rule for triggering large-scale migration from Bihar and lauded chief minister Nitish Kumar’s government for improving the situation. He said the state government has resolved to double employment generation in the next five years compared to the last two decades, aiming to ensure that young people find work within Bihar. He targeted the previous RJD regime, recalling how “schools would not open and few recruitments were made”, forcing students to migrate to other cities. “It is rather difficult to restore a tree whose roots are rotting, and this was the state of Bihar during the RJD rule,” he said. PM Modi unveiled youth-centric initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, with a special focus on Bihar. He launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a centrally sponsored scheme worth Rs 60,000 crore, which aims to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs in a hub-and-spoke model. He also announced the revamped ‘Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana’, under which nearly five lakh graduates will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for two years, along with free skill training. Additionally, the redesigned Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme will provide interest-free education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh to ease the financial burden on students. The prime minister highlighted that India’s ITIs are not only crucial for industrial education but also function as workshops for ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He noted that his government has opened 5,000 ITIs in the last decade, compared to 10,000 before 2014. The inauguration of the Karpoori Thakur Skill University is part of the broader effort to create industry-ready, globally competitive youth in the state, he 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
Respect the courtesans…because they sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle.
◆ Yesterday, Modi issued a 100₹ coin for the RSS. If the coin had been 60₹, it would have been a tribute to Savarkar. ◆ But those courtesans gave more importance to India’s freedom and sacrifice than gold coins. Husna Bai, Varanasi (1920-22) organized the “Tawaif Sabha” She joined the freedom struggle by making a turban. Azizan Bai fought the British in the 1857 Kanpur revolt, disguised as a man, riding a horse and carrying a gun. Nehru called Azizan Bai a martyr. Gandhi himself gave Gauhar Jahan the task of raising money for the “Swaraj Fund.” Gauhar Jahan donated ₹12,000 for the freedom struggle. Vidyadhar Bai, Varanasi, after meeting Gandhi, began every mujra with patriotic songs. She used to do it… A group of courtesans came to meet Gandhiji in Barishal, Kankinada (Bangladesh) and were inducted into the Congress. They used to take out street protests… ◆ Modi and the RSS will not be able to wash away the stain of treason even in the next 10 million years… Even Lord Ram himself could not erase the stain of Vibhishana’s treachery… ◆ Because Vibhishana was a devotee of Ram, but not a patriot… There is no greater religion than patriotism… and there is no greater sin than betrayal of the country. ◆ As long as the universe exists, the martyrdom of every martyr of India will continue to bear testimony to the treachery of the RSS. Even if millions of coins are issued, it will make no difference. It is impossible to write the entire history of the sacrifices of the courtesans of that era in one post. Today, on the holy day of Vijayadashami, I salute every martyr. Those who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence… Jai Hind, Jai Hind, Jai Hind. Courtesy : Justice News
“One Step with Gandhi”
Sarva Seva Sangh’s Padyatra from Varanasi Rajghat to Delhi Rajghat Despite heavy rain, the padyatras continued to move forward, getting drenched. October 3, 2025. Banaras: After a night’s rest at Saraswati Mahila PG College, Banaras, the padyatras departed for their next stop, Nagpur, at 8 a.m. Around 100 padyatras from 16 states marched ahead with songs and slogans. While walking along the highway, they distributed pamphlets and detailed information about the padyatra’s objectives. It had been raining heavily since morning, but the padyatra’s morale remained undeterred. Despite the drenching, they continued to move forward. At 12 noon, the padyatras reached Rohaniya Chowk, where they were given a grand welcome by the locals. Rohaniya Chowk was also home to the famous Gandhi Chabutra, which had been demolished by the government in the name of road expansion and has not been rebuilt yet. The marchers then reached Daudpur village, where a meeting was held, where, in addition to the organizers, several marchers also shared their views. The marchers explained that this march was undertaken with the aim of building a new India and a new world. They said that the values for which our freedom fighters fought are facing numerous challenges today. At such a time, this march is moving forward with a resolve to strengthen democracy, the Constitution, goodwill, and our liberal traditions. Local residents reported that farmers’ land was taken for the international cricket stadium under construction, but they were not given adequate compensation. Now, the government is destroying farmers’ ancestral villages to build a sports village, rendering them homeless, causing anger and ongoing protests. Madhav Bavare, president of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, addressed the gathering and provided detailed information about the organization’s work. He explained that the committee has been working for a long time to promote scientific consciousness and combat the hypocrisy spread in the name of religion. He said that there are similarities between the ideas of Gandhi and Dabholkar. A female member of his organization said that superstition has the greatest impact on women. Therefore, his organization is constantly working to spread awareness and empower women. The village women played a significant role in the event. They collected donations to arrange food for the pilgrims. All the local women were honored by the pilgrims. The rain continued, but the pilgrims continued their journey with the slogan, “We will walk with one step of Gandhi, we will walk.” Later that night, the pilgrims arrived at the Lok Samiti Ashram, Nagpur, Raja Talab, where they rested for the night. Pedestrians and associates from 16 states across the country have joined this journey. Fellow padyatris from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and West Bengal are included in the group. Chandan Pal, President of the Sarva Seva Sangh, Ramdhiraj, President of the Uttar Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal, Arvind Kushwah and Arvind Anjum, Ministers of the Sarva Seva Sangh, Ashok Bharat, Coordinator of the Sarva Seva Sangh Publications, Bhupesh Bhushan, Coordinator of the Youth Wing, Mihir Pratap Das, President of the Orissa Sarvodaya Mandal, and Nandlal Master, Coordinator of the Padyatra Organizing Committee, Dr. Somnath Rode, former Coordinator of the Sarvodaya Samaj, Sarita Behen of Vinoba Ashram, Gagoda, Shivji Singh of the Bihar Lok Samiti, Sushil Kumar of the Democratic Nation Building Campaign, Sachin of the National Youth Organization, Dr. M.H. Patil from Karnataka, Pavithran, Treasurer of the Kerala Sarvodaya Mandal, Diwakar, Srinivasan and A.R. Palanisamy from Tamil Nadu, Khadar Baig from Telangana, Rashmin Rathod from Gujarat, Jainul from Tripura, Shyamdhar Tiwari of Satyamev Jayate, Jiten Nandi and Kajal Mukherjee from West Bengal, and others participated. Manisha Banerjee, Jagriti Rahi, Anup Shramik, Vidyadhar, Jokhan Yadav, Sister Florine, Nidhi, Siraj Ahmed, Antaryami Baral, Jagdish Kumar, T.K. Sinha, Anokhelal, Chaudhary Rajendra, Suresh Yadav, politicians from the Jai Kisan Andolan, Sanjay Kumar, Rabia Begum, Gaurav Purohit, Priyesh Pandey, Vivek Yadav, Vivek Mishra, Saurabh Tripathi, Indu Pandey, Asma Adivasi, Diwakar Singh, Vikas Kumar, Pankaj Srivastava, Gopal RTI, farmer leader Ishwar Chandra Tripathi, social activist Ishwar Chandra, and others participated. Amit, Ramvachan, Asha, Soni, and Mainav were among those from the Lok Samiti. Courtesy : Justice News
Three arrested in Chittoor gang-rape case of minor Dalit girl
The accused, employed as loan recovery agents, used to target lone women and couples in secluded parks, secretly recording them to extort money, says the SP Chittoor district police on Friday arrested three men in the gang-rape case of a minor Dalit girl at Murakambattu city park on September 25. Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi said the accused targeted women and couples in secluded parks, filming them to extort money. In some cases, they also resorted to sexual assault. On September 25, the trio, Mahesh (21), Kishore (31), and Hemant Prasad (27), all residents of Chittoor and working as loan recovery agents in a private firm—attacked a girl and her friend, both students, at the park. They assaulted the duo, robbed them of valuables, injured the boy, and raped the girl. The incident came to light on September 29, when the victim lodged a complaint at the Chittoor Taluk Police Station. Cases were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the POCSO Act, and the SC/ST (POA) Amendment Act, 2013. Special teams tracked the absconding accused across Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended them at an isolated spot on the outskirts of Chittoor and seized their mobile phones. The accused were paraded from the AR Grounds junction to the Chittoor court complex, drawing crowds along the roadside, before being remanded to the sub-jail. The SP directed the Forest Department to strengthen security in isolated parks, install CCTV cameras, and coordinate with the police to prevent such crimes. K. Umashanker 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 human rights