Uproar over death of Dalit youth in Jaipur: Naresh Meena, accused of ‘slap incident’, camps in Raisar, protest continues with body
The suicide of Vikram Meena (26), a Dalit youth in the Jaipur rural area, has gained momentum. Naresh Meena arrived in Raisar to protest for justice for Vikram’s family. Along with his supporters, he announced that the protest will continue until Vikram Meena’s family’s demands are met. Jaipur: The suicide case of a Dalit youth in the Jaipur rural area has gained momentum. On Thursday, October 2, 26-year-old Vikram Meena hanged himself from a tree 100 meters away from the police station. The family alleges that Vikram was stripped and beaten by forest officials. Frustrated by the lack of police action, Vikram took his own life. Naresh Meena has now set up camp in Raisar to seek justice for Vikram’s family. Late last night, Naresh Meena arrived in Raisar with his supporters and began a sit-in protest. Naresh Meena announced that they would continue the protest until the demands of Vikram Meena’s family were met. Police fired in the air to disperse the crowd. Vikram Meena’s death angered villagers. They attacked and vandalized the forest office, forcing forest officials to flee. Later, the family and dozens of villagers reached the Raisar police station, demanding action against the forest officials who assaulted Vikram. Former Jamwaramgarh MLA Gopal Meena also joined the protest. A large crowd of villagers gathered outside the police station. Later, when BJP MLA Mahendra Pal Singh arrived, people began protesting. Stones were pelted at the police station. Subsequently, the police resorted to lathi charge, firing several rounds in the air, and dispersed the crowd by firing tear gas shells. Former MLA injured in lathicharge, detained Former MLA Gopal Meena, Aandhi Pradhan Mansi Meena, District Congress Treasurer Bhagwan Sahay Mukkad, District Councilor Vijay Meena, along with several villagers and family members of the deceased Vikram Meena, were injured in the lathicharge by the police. Villagers also pelted stones at the police in protest against the lathicharge. Police subsequently detained former MLA Gopal Meena and Pradhan Mansi Meena. Regarding the seriousness of the incident, several Congress leaders arrived at the scene. Congress MLAs Manish Yadav, Prashant Sharma, former MLA Indraj Gurjar, and Anil Chopra, the Congress candidate from the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituency, also reached Raisar. Family and villagers put forward these demands to the administration: Family and villagers are sitting on a protest with Vikram Meena’s body. Several leaders, including Naresh Meena, are present with them. The family and villagers demand a judicial inquiry into Vikram Meena’s death. The forest officials who assaulted him should be immediately arrested and strict action taken against them. Action should also be taken against the policemen who threatened and drove Vikram away from the police station when he went to lodge a complaint. Action should also be taken against the police officers responsible for the lathicharge on those peacefully protesting demanding justice. Naresh Meena stated that Vikram’s family will negotiate with the administration. When the family agrees, they will end the protest and leave. Edited by: Sudhendra Pratap Singh•Reported by: Ramswaroop Lamrod About the Author Sudhendra Pratap Singh, Principal Content Producer at Navbharat Times Online. His journalism career began in Agra. He began his journey with the local newspaper Agrabharat. From there, the caravan grew through Kalpataru Express, Hindustan Newspaper, and News18, and then reached NBT.com. He currently covers politics, crime, current affairs, and off-beat news in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. Courtesy: Hindi News
‘Punishment’ for visiting a temple: Enraged after seeing the surname on an Aadhaar card, a Dalit laborer was beaten and asked, “How dare you?”
38-year-old Shailesh Solanki, who was visiting the Kaal Bhairav temple near Himmatnagar, Gujarat, was brutally assaulted. The accused assaulted him after seeing his surname on his Aadhaar card; a case has been filed under the SC/ST Act. Ahmedabad: A Dalit laborer in Himmatnagar, Gujarat, was allegedly beaten and threatened simply because he expressed his desire to visit a temple. After the victim showed his Aadhaar card for identification, the accused asked his caste and then attacked him. According to a complaint filed with the Himmatnagar rural police on Thursday, the accused hurled casteist slurs at the victim, beat him, and warned him not to enter the area again. What is the whole matter? Shailesh Solanki, a 38-year-old daily wage laborer from Khedawada Laxmipura village, stated in his FIR that the incident occurred on the evening of September 26th. He was waiting for a vehicle near an intersection in Balochpur to go to the Kaal Bhairav Temple. At that very moment, a man named Bharat Patel, a resident of Dhanupura, arrived on a scooter. He stopped Shailesh, accused him of moving suspiciously, and asked for his identification. When Shailesh explained that he was going to the temple, Patel did not believe him. When Shailesh gave his name, the accused asked him whether he belonged to the general category or the Scheduled Caste. When Shailesh showed his Aadhaar card to confirm his identity, Patel checked his surname. Upon learning that Shailesh was a Dalit, the accused became enraged and began abusing him. Shailesh stated in his complaint, “He asked me why I, a Dalit, had come to visit the temple after dark. He then slapped me several times, using casteist slurs.” Two people intervened Shortly after the attack, Narendra Singh Parmar and Jagat Singh Parmar, residents of Titpur village, arrived on a motorcycle. They intervened and stopped the fight. Despite this, Patel allegedly forced Shailesh onto his scooter, took him a short distance, and dropped him off near Ghorawada. He threatened Shailesh with dire consequences if he was seen in the area again. Shailesh said he informed his family about the incident and later contacted Narendra Singh and Jagat Singh, who offered to be witnesses. Based on Shailesh’s application, Himmatnagar Rural Police registered an FIR against the accused under sections of the Indian Penal Code for assault and intimidation and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Further investigation is underway. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Her mother worked as a farm laborer, her father passed away, and she overcame poverty, thus becoming a Dalit daughter, Maheshwari, a DSP officer!
Modumpally Maheshwari of Karimnagar, Telangana, overcame poverty and hardship by passing the TGPSC Group I exam. Learn about her inspiring story. Telangana/Karimnagar: Modumpalli Maheshwari, a 29-year-old Dalit woman from Manakondur in Karimnagar district, has proven that determination and hard work can achieve anything. Overcoming poverty and hardship, she successfully passed the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Group I exam and secured the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Maheshwari’s achievement is a major step towards fulfilling her late father’s dream of seeing his daughter become a civil servant. Maheshwari credits her success to the Telangana SC Study Circle in Hyderabad, where she received coaching for the civil services exam. Maheshwari’s journey has been full of challenges, but financial constraints never hindered her educational and career goals. She completed her undergraduate studies from the Government Women’s Degree College in Karimnagar and then pursued an M.Sc. in Physics from the Satavahana University PG College in Godavarikhani, Peddapalli district. Her father, Lakshmana, worked as a migrant worker in the Gulf and passed away in 2021 due to a heart attack. After her father’s death, her mother, Shankaramma, a farm laborer, inspired her to continue her studies. “My father’s memories always inspire me and give me the strength to work hard to realize my full potential,” Maheshwari says. Maheshwari believes that the key to success in competitive exams is hard work, perseverance, and self-motivation. She explains that joining the Telangana SC Study Circle after her postgraduate studies was a turning point in her career. Speaking about her future plans, Maheshwari wants to promote cybersecurity awareness and work towards women’s empowerment through education. Her next goal is to pass the Civil Services Examination. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
NDA flays Rahul for ‘democracy in danger’ remark in Colombia
Patna: The ruling NDA in Bihar reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Colombia that democracy is in danger in India. BJP and JD(U) leaders accused him of being antinational in his lust for power. JD(U) national executive president and MP, Sanjay Kumar Jha, said, “While opposing a party or its leaders, they (Congress) end up opposing the country itself.” Addressing the students at EIA University in Colombia, Rahul Gandhi said the GoI policies of demonetisation and GST were designed to harm medium and small businesses. Uttar Pradesh deputy CM and BJP Bihar election co-incharge, Keshav Prasad Maurya, said Congress has become a psychopathic party with “Modi phobia”. He accused Rahul Gandhi of being desperate for power and making statements at the behest of antinational forces. Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad flayed Rahul for his statement that there is no democracy in India and people don’t have the freedom to speak. “If you go abroad and insult India, the public will not vote for you and you will not win the seats that you won this time. Now you’re praising China, saying India can’t become a major global power, but China can lead the world…Today, India is the world’s fourth largest economy and is on its way to becoming the third. You never miss an opportunity to insult India. We strongly condemn this,” he 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
‘Confiscate diplomatic passport’: Nishikant Dubey hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Colombia speech; calls remarks ‘baseless’
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s diplomatic passport should be confiscated and legal action initiated. This comes after Gandhi’s visit to Colombia, where he accused the BJP-led central government of mounting a “wholesale attack on Indian democracy” during an interaction at EIA University. Congress leader claimed that India’s diversity of religions, traditions and languages requires space for dialogue. Gandhi added that the democratic system is the best way to ensure this. According to him, the government’s actions are undermining this system and threatening the democratic fabric of the country. Dubey alleged that Gandhi makes baseless statements abroad criticizing the Indian government. The BJP leader claimed that Gandhi’s speeches on the Constitution and government policies were comparable to remarks made by controversial figures abroad. Speaking to reporters, BJP MP said: “Rahul Gandhi goes abroad and speaks at length about the Constitution and makes baseless statements against the Indian government. This is similar to what Zakir Naik is saying from Malaysia, and Khalistan terrorist Pannu from Canada and the US.” “I think the time has come for his diplomatic passport to be confiscated and legal action should be taken against him,” he added. — ANI (@ANI) Dubey also criticized Congress for opposing the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act in connection with the recent Leh violence in Ladakh. He alleged involvement of a “foreign power” behind Wangchuk’s activism and highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had fulfilled Ladakh’s long-standing demand for Union Territory status. The BJP MP further slammed the Congress for historical actions during the Emergency, citing the imprisonment of former BJP leader Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia and 82-year-old freedom fighter and former Andhra Pradesh Governor Bhim Sen Sachar. In a post on X, Dubey has also accused the party of hypocrisy. He said that Congress now sheds “crocodile tears” for those arrested in Leh while having previously persecuted political opponents. — nishikant_dubey (@nishikant_dubey) Dubey also pointed out that while Congress speaks about women’s rights and democracy, the party’s actions during the Emergency told a different story. Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia and Maharani Gayatri Devi were imprisoned and harassed and 82-year-old Bhim Sen Sachar was also sent to jail. Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have urged the Centre to hold talks with the people of Ladakh, calling for a fair judicial inquiry into the violence that claimed four lives. Gandhi highlighted the case of a soldier’s son among the victims, demanding justice and condemning the government’s actions. Sonam Wangchuk is currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail following his detention under the National Security Act. 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 Gandhi is not Ram… What angered Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger daughter-in-law just after Dussehra?
UP News: In Bulandshahr, BJP leader Aparna Yadav called for teaching the history of the RSS in universities. She supported strict action against rioters and Pakistan supporters in the Bareilly violence. She also hit back at a banner depicting Rahul Gandhi as Ram. Varun Sharma, Bulandshahr: A major statement has been made by BJP leader Aparna Yadav in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. She said that the history of the RSS should be taught in every university in the country so that the new generation can gain accurate knowledge of the organization’s contributions and working methods. Reacting to the Bareilly violence, Aparna Yadav said that the government has taken the right action against the rioters. She sternly stated that those who support Pakistan while living in India will not be spared under any circumstances and that the strictest action will be taken against them. Aparna Yadav also hit back at a banner at the Lucknow Congress office depicting Rahul Gandhi as Ram. Aparna Yadav’s statement Aparna said that Congress leaders consider themselves to be Ram, but in reality, they are making statements against India and tarnishing the country’s image. She sharply stated that Rahul Gandhi is merely engaging in “Pappugiri” and has nothing to do with the ideals of the real Ram. When questioned about the “I love love” slogan, Aparna Yadav clearly stated that it is a religious matter and every person in India has complete freedom to practice their religion. Regarding forming a government She said that our country cannot be run by one religion, because India is a secular country where every religion is respected. Expressing her views on the political future, Aparna Yadav claimed that the BJP will form the government in Uttar Pradesh with an absolute majority in the 2027 assembly elections. Edited by: Vishal Choubey About the author Vishal Choubey is a journalist at Navbharat Times Online. Vishal Choubey covers politics, crime, governance, and other issues in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Vishal studied journalism at Lucknow University and has three years of experience in journalism. Courtesy: Hindi News
No Dalit-Tribal Child in Kerala to be Left Behind in Knowledge-Based Progress: CM Vijayan
Over 13 lakh students, including 4.5 lakh SC and 80,000 ST students, currently benefit from various pre- and post-matric scholarships under the state’s e-Grants programme, regardless of family income. Kasaragod- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that no student from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), or other marginalised communities should be left behind in the state’s march towards a knowledge-driven new Kerala. Speaking at the event at Durga Higher Secondary School Auditorium, Kanhangad, the Chief Minister said the government’s primary goal is to integrate marginalised sections into the mainstream and provide equal opportunities in education, employment, and social welfare. The campaign, which begins on Gandhi Jayanti, is under the motto: “Leap towards knowledge and employment”, reflecting Gandhiji’s vision of social inclusivity. CM Vijayan highlighted the state’s flagship initiatives aimed at empowering marginalised communities. The Unnathi Scholarship has already enabled over 1,000 SC/ST students to pursue higher education abroad. Technical training programmes under the government’s skill development schemes equip students from these communities to secure employment within six months of course completion. He also pointed to Palakkad Medical College, which admits 72 SC/ST students annually. Since 2014, 413 SC and 15 ST students have graduated as doctors, serving Kerala’s healthcare system. Additionally, the Training for Career Excellence (TRACE) programme provides stipendiary training to more than 5,000 youths in engineering, law, nursing, paramedical, management, and journalism. The CM underlined the Smart Study Room initiative, offering Rs 2.5 lakh per unit, and highlighted the state’s LIFE and SAFE housing schemes, ensuring that marginalised families receive secure homes. Over 13 lakh students, including 4.5 lakh SC and 80,000 ST students, currently benefit from various pre- and post-matric scholarships under the state’s e-Grants programme, regardless of family income. The CM also stressed the importance of ongoing campaigns, covering sanitation, anti-drug drives, healthcare, employment, rights awareness, and disaster preparedness. He said the government’s commitment is to ensure that “the taste of development and touch of welfare reaches every region, leaving no one behind”. (IANS) The CM stressed the importance of ongoing campaigns, covering sanitation, anti-drug drives, healthcare, employment, rights awareness, and disaster preparedness. Courtesy : The Mooknayak Note: This news is originally published on https:/themooknayak.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
1 dead after Dalit community centre collapses in Muzaffarnagar
Agra: A 55-year-old man, Deshveer Singh, was killed after the lintel of a Dalit community chaupal in Chandedi village of Muzaffarnagar collapsed on Wednesday night, said police on Thursday. Three others, who were present at the time, escaped unhurt. Ajit Singh, a villager, said, “First, the wall of the centre collapsed, after which the roof came down. Deshveer was sitting in the room and was buried under the debris. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. The body was sent to the post-mortem house.” The chaupal, a recently constructed community centre used for social and religious gatherings, was built around five months ago. The incident has sparked outrage among villagers, who are demanding accountability for the poor construction quality. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. DSP (Budhana), Gajendra Pal Singh, said, “The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem. The SDM and Tehsildar have inspected the spot. Further investigation is on, and action will be taken accordingly.” 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
Tamil Nadu has worst discrimination record against Dalits: Governor RN Ravi
“In our state (TN), this issue remains, and every time, at every forum, I raised this issue. I will continue raising it,” Ravi said. CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, who has been claiming that the crime against SCs were rising and that they face persistent hardships, on Thursday charged that TN has the “worst record” as far as social discrimination against Dalits is concerned. The governor made these remarks while speaking at the Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations here. “In our society, there were a lot of distortions, and many sisters and brothers were treated as untouchables. They were not allowed to share public space. And we moved forward. We have done significant work. But, in our state (TN), this issue remains, and every time, at every forum, I raised this issue. I will continue raising it,” Ravi said. “There are schools where there are partitions – one side Dalit students and the other side non-Dalit students. Where are we? In this social discrimination against Dalits, our state has the worst record. And we must wake up, and it is possible (to change this),” he added. He said while the rest of the country has, by and large, addressed this problem, in Tamil Nadu it is an everyday affair. Courtesy : TNIE Note: This news is originally published on https:/thenewindianexpress.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Supreme Court to Decide if 50% Quota Cap Applies to Colleges Built Exclusively for SCs
This case stems from an Allahabad High Court decision that struck down 70% reservation for Scheduled Castes in four SCP medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The High Court, citing the limit set in the Indra Sawhney case (1992), termed this 70% reservation as unconstitutional. New Delhi- The Supreme Court has decided to consider a very important question. The question is whether the 50% ceiling on reservations also applies to medical and educational institutions created specifically for Scheduled Castes (SCs) under the Special Component Plan (SCP). This case stems from an Allahabad High Court decision that struck down 70% reservation for Scheduled Castes in four SCP medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The High Court, citing the limit set in the Indra Sawhney case (1992), termed this 70% reservation as unconstitutional. Students affected by the High Court’s decision approached the Supreme Court. A bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran has issued notices to the central and state governments, seeking their responses on the petition. What is the complete issue? The Special Component Plan (SCP) was launched in 1979 for the educational and social upliftment of backward classes, especially Scheduled Castes. Under this, separate hostels, scholarships, and even universities were established specifically for SC students. Four medical colleges were built under this plan in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, where 70% of the seats were reserved for SC students. Funding for these colleges comes from a special central government scheme (DAPSC), which is meant solely for the welfare of the SC community. What do the petitioners say The petitioners argue that the High Court made a mistake. Their main point is that the Indra Sawhney case dealt with reservations in general institutions, not in institutions created specifically for the advancement of SC/STs. They warn that if the High Court’s decision is upheld, the consequences will be severe: It would endanger not only these four colleges in UP but also similar schemes running in states like Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It could raise questions about special hostels, scholarships, and even central universities like Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) built for SC/ST students. It would deal a blow to decades of affirmative action meant to uplift marginalized communities. The Supreme Court’s ruling on this matter will have far-reaching implications. If the Court upholds the High Court’s decision, educational opportunities for students from backward classes could shrink. On the other hand, if the Court rules in favor of the petitioners, it would affirm that reservation exceeding 50% is constitutional in institutions created exclusively for disadvantaged groups. All eyes are now on the Supreme Court’s next hearing. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy : The Mooknayak Note: This news is originally published on https:/themooknayak.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights