‘Upper-caste community occupied my grandfather’s land,’ says Niranjan Arya:Former CS reveals Dalit land encroachment and workplace bias, sparking social media debate
Former Chief Secretary (CS) Niranjan Arya had raised the issue of discrimination against Dalits and the encroachment on their lands. He said – unity is only shown in speeches and books. This discrimination can also be seen in the workplace. Which file will be given to whom, who will be in which seat, which post should be given to whom, who should be seated in which interview? All this is discrimination. Arya had said this at the conference of the Scheduled Caste Employees Association in Jaipur on September 21. A debate has started on social media. Former Chief Secretary said- My village is in Pali district, named Raas. There, the upper-caste community has occupied my grandfather’s land for the past 40 years. I have been trying for the past year, but the occupation cannot be vacated. This is after I served as an IAS officer and Chief Secretary. Upper caste occupied land, unable to get it vacated Former Chief Secretary Niranjan Arya himself comes from the Dalit community. Arya said at the Ajak conference, “When I went to the village recently, someone told me that this land is yours.” I asked – “How is it mine?” Then he told me that these people have been occupying it since your grandfather’s time. They might have borrowed 50-100 rupees. That land is still under their occupation. I was a Collector in five districts, but this matter never came to my attention. Arya said- We are being told that cleaning is your job, then why is the municipal corporation giving cleaning contracts to companies? Our people are doing the cleaning, but someone else is the owner. We don’t have money or entrepreneurship. Others have taken over our business, and we have been reduced to laborers. Sharing his own story, he said, the lawyer’s behavior changed Arya shared an experience and said- After retiring as Chief Secretary, I went to a lawyer for a case. The lawyer belonged to a high community. Since I had retired, half my value was already diminished. When I went the first day, the lawyer offered tea. He entertained me with savories and biscuits. He even came out to see me off. When I went the second time, the lawyer casually asked what my rank was in the IAS. I said, ‘What does that have to do with my case? I have retired, haven’t I?’ Still, I said, let me clear your misunderstanding, my rank was 380. It was because of Ambedkar that I became an IAS. After this, there was a day and night difference in the lawyer’s behavior. When I left after that, they didn’t even come to see me off. Debate on social media After this video of former Chief Secretary Niranjan Arya, a debate has started on social media. One side is arguing in favor and the other against. Some users are raising questions about not being able to get the encroachment removed from their own land despite being the Chief Secretary. Some users have linked it to caste discrimination. Courtesy : Bhaskar English Note: This news is originally published on https:/bhaskarenglish.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy accuses Karnataka government of ‘diverting’ funds meant for Dalit welfare
The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress government of “hoodwinking” Dalits by diverting funds meant for their welfare to other works, including the functioning of the H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said the government had earmarked ₹42,000 crore for Dalits’ welfare under Scheduled Castes Sub-Allocation & Tribal-Sub Allocation Act that mandates earmarking funds for the welfare of SC/ST communities in proportion to their population. Of this, ₹21,000 had been diverted to all the departments for taking up various works. Of the remaining ₹21,000 crore, a sum of ₹ 14,000 crore had been diverted to fund guarantee schemes, he alleged. “The remaining amount of ₹7,000 crore has been given to the Social Welfare Department, which had used this for various purposes including organising the International Democracy Day and Constitution Day. These funds have been used even for the functioning of Nagamohan Das Commission that looked into internal reservation among SCs,” he alleged. Much against the claims of the government of providing huge funds for the welfare of Dalits, there were several lapses in providing benefits to Dalit beneficiaries, he alleged. Citing an example, he said earlier, the government used to directly pay the school and college fees of Dalit students. But now, the students were expected to pay their fees and get a reimbursement from the government later, he said. The Hindu Bureau 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
The message of a new Dalit party: Preparing to chart a new political course through education and foreign opportunities
The Dalit Quit India Party is being seen as a symbol of a new political and social direction emerging from education, the support of Indian diaspora, and global opportunities. Dalits want more. Even if they cannot find it in India, they may go to other countries to seek it. This is the message of the Dalit Quit India Party (DQIP), founded by intellectual and Dalit thinker Chandra Bhan Prasad. Although not yet registered as a political party, this group appears to be becoming a force in shaping the direction of Dalit thought. Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar’s core mantra for Dalits was education. In essence, he advised Dalits to “be educated, organize, fight,” and have self-confidence. Ambedkar was the first untouchable in India to obtain a PhD and study abroad. This is entirely thanks to a scholarship from the Maharaja of Baroda, which allowed him to pursue a law degree and a PhD from Columbia University and the London School of Economics (LSE). Prasad’s initial inspiration came from the farmers’ movement and he also received support from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). He says that the days when Dalit children were satisfied with a degree from a typical Indian university are over. Now, they must be ambitious and self-confident. Dalits must send their children abroad to study, not just at ordinary universities, but at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and the London School of Economics. Children should also be fluent in English and develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), aiming to become faculty members at foreign universities. Their ambitions should be limitless. Prasad’s theoretical basis for this belief is that Dalits lack an elite and, as a result, have no social regulator or agency. Kanshi Ram’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) possessed this potential. However, Kanshi Ram shifted the movement from Ambedkar to Periyar, focusing on the plight of Dalits, even though he himself lived in poverty and deprivation, in order to resonate with his followers. In many parts of India, his BAMCEF devolved into a personality-centered organization of blind followers. Consequently, when someone left the organization, it disintegrated. The final blow was the shift from Bahujan to Sarvajan, which led to the rise of aggressive leaders like Chandrashekhar Azad and his Bhim Army. Prasad also believes that simply acquiring an academic degree from abroad will not suffice, and it is not a solution, as discrimination exists everywhere. According to a 2016 survey of 1,200 individuals of South Asian descent in the United States conducted by Equality Labs (released in 2018), 26 percent reported experiencing physical assault due to their caste, while 59 percent reported experiencing caste-related comments. However, this is the only such survey to date. More than half of those surveyed reported being afraid to identify as Dalit. Some even conceal their caste, while others proudly state it. Kanishka Elupula, a PhD student at Harvard University, told Pulitzer Center researchers during a 2019 project on caste in America, “When I’m at Harvard, I want to be known as an untouchable because I want people to know that.” Cases of caste discrimination have also been filed in US courts, particularly in California, a hub of the technology industry. Various measures have been introduced to address caste issues domestically in India. Maharashtra is the only state that provides scholarships to Dalit students enrolled in foreign universities to cover tuition fees, allowances, and living expenses. A National Council for Affirmative Action was established in 2010 by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), chaired by the late J.J. Irani. Based on annual reports, progress on this front is also patchy. There are still no Dalits in the top management levels of any major company, but Dalit matrimony websites are flooded with applications seeking or seeking marriages with individuals employed in multinational companies (MNCs). Dalit-led enterprises, led by the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI), are flourishing, and several state governments have changed procurement policies to benefit Dalit contractors. However, it is difficult to predict how politically and socially influential the unification of Dalit Indians in the Indian diaspora can be in the country. After all, the activities of the Indian diaspora have exacerbated many issues. On the other hand, violence against Dalits continues to rise, and National Crime Records Bureau data shows that the conviction rate remains low, at around 25 percent. For Dalits, education and capitalism remain the only paths to progress. Disobedience is the other. Aditi Phadnis Courtesy: Hindi News
Tension in Reddigudem in NTR district as Dalit youth alleges police assault; Section 144 imposed
Vijayawada: Tension prevailed at Reddigudem police station in NTR district on Friday after members of the Dalit community staged a protest, alleging that sub-inspector B Mohan Rao assaulted a 23-year-old Dalit youth, Nimmakuri Ravindra. The protesters demanded action against the officer, forcing authorities to impose Section 144 in the area and deploy Rapid Intervention Vehicles to maintain order. According to police, the allegations are false. “Ravindra is one of the accused in a recent case in Paritala, nearly a month ago. He was brought to the station for questioning back then, when he complained of stomach pain, he was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Later, he, along with others, staged a protest and falsely alleged that I assaulted him. Following that, local community leaders gave a call for protest on Friday. The situation was immediately brought under control. Ravindra has two criminal cases pending against him,” SI Mohan Rao told TOI. The protests created unease among locals, though officials confirmed that the situation has since stabilized. Police said they are monitoring developments closely to prevent further unrest. 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
Priyanka promises respect & social justice for women
Patna/Motihari: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday urged the women of Bihar not to be swayed by the incentives being offered by the NDA govt in the state. She accused the BJP-led coalition of being “interested only in your votes,” while asserting that the Congress aimed to provide women with “respect.” Addressing a ‘Mahila Samvad’ at Sadaquat Ashram, the Congress state headquarters, Priyanka encouraged women to discern the “true intentions” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and CM Nitish Kumar, suggesting they “deserved to be taught a lesson” in the upcoming assembly elections.Referring to the transfer on Friday of Rs 7,500 crore among 75 lakh women beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (MMRY), she said, “Now that elections are near, Rs 10,000 is being offered by the govt. But, take note, they are not promising that the dole will continue every month.” She added, “Women have the capacity to sense people’s true intentions (neeyat). They make use of this faculty while looking for a match for their daughters. You must, similarly, realise the true intentions of Modi, Shah, and Nitish.” Priyanka criticised the timing of the financial offers, claiming it revealed a focus solely on securing votes. “They cannot understand your need for respect. They will not address your need for safety. I think crimes against women must have risen ten-fold in the last 10 years,” she alleged. Outlining her party’s commitments, she said, “Our party wants to give women the respect that is their due. We have promised lands to the landless families. We propose that such parcels of land be registered in the name of a woman member.” She added, “My brother Rahul Gandhi has been fighting for social justice, an essential component of which is the uplift of women. In the elections, you must discern who is really interested in your welfare and who is just after your votes.” Highlighting the medical insurance scheme introduced in Rajasthan, she promised to replicate it in Bihar if the INDIA bloc came to power. “We promise to bring similar benefits in Bihar,” she said. Later, addressing a rally at Motihari, Priyanka praised Rahul Gandhi as a “real patriot” for his 4,000-km Bharat Jodo Yatra to connect with the people. She accused the NDA of focusing only on winning elections at any cost, saying they exploited caste and religious divides and resorted to “vote theft.” 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
Sikh remarks: Alld HC denies relief to Rahul Gandhi
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court on Friday dismissed Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s plea against an order directing the magistrate court to decide afresh on FIR against him, over his purported utterances in the US. The order was passed by Justice Sameer Jain, who had heard a criminal revision filed by the Congress MP. One Nageshwar Mishra of Varanasi had filed an application before the court of additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA), Varanasi, who after hearing the matter on November, 28, 2024, rejected the application seeking registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, while observing that the speech was given in the US, so the matter was outside its jurisdiction. The rejection order was challenged before the sessions court MP-MLA which allowed the revision, directing the ACJM to hear the matter afresh. The complainant claimed that in September 2024, during an event in the US, Gandhi said that the environment in India was not good for Sikhs. Mishra claimed there were protests against his statement, calling it provocative and divisive and sought the registration of an FIR against the purported statement at Sarnath police station of Varanasi. He moved the magisterial court after failing to get it registered. Senior advocate Gopal Chaturvedi, who represented Gandhi, had submitted that Mishra’s application did not mention the date of the purported statement. Additional advocate general Manish Goyal, however, said the point was whether there was a prima facie case or not and the high court ought to examine whether it should be decided by the magistrate concerned. He said if it is a statement on foreign soil by the leader of opposition against India, then it was a matter of investigation and further there was admission that Gandhi made utterances. 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
Why is Tejashwi Yadav uncomfortable with Rahul Gandhi’s EBC 10 factor? Political fire is simmering within the Grand Alliance, learn more.
Congress Working Committee: The Bihar Pradesh Congress has begun accelerating its election planning. According to political experts, Congress state president Rajesh Ram is no longer beholden to Lalu Prasad Yadav, unlike former state president Akhilesh Prasad Singh. Akhilesh Prasad Singh used to make decisions after consulting Lalu Yadav. That is no longer the case. The Congress party is batting on its own pitch in Bihar. Patna: The biggest question is this: When Rahul Gandhi launched the Voter Rights Yatra, the Grand Alliance canceled the rally to mark its conclusion. The reason given was that Tejashwi Yadav was merely acting as a charioteer. Rahul Gandhi’s TRP is increasing. This is why, on the advice of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav launched the Bihar Adhikar Yatra. According to experts, a political fire is simmering within the Grand Alliance. The reason for this is Rahul Gandhi’s 10 factors regarding EBCs, which he announced at the Congress Working Committee meeting. What is the resolution letter? The resolution, jointly issued by Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, outlined social security measures in areas such as education and employment for the state’s EBC communities, which constitute approximately 36% of Bihar’s population. Unveiling the document, Gandhi said, “Today, we are committed to restoring justice and opportunity to the most deprived sections of society. The rights of the extremely backward classes have long been neglected. Our resolution prioritizes their aspirations in the legislature and on the ground.” It is reported that tensions within the RJD stem from the fact that their vote bank is also EBC, which the Congress is eyeing. Congress will cut into RJD’s votes, causing losses for the RJD. The Grand Alliance parties believe that the fire simmering within the Congress and RJD could flare up at any moment. Inside the Proposal The proposal promises a dedicated EBC Atrocities Prevention Act to end discrimination and violence against them through strong legal measures. It proposes increasing the reservation for EBC communities in panchayats and municipal bodies from 20% to 30%, amending the 50% quota limit, and submitting relevant legislation to the central government to withstand legal scrutiny. The resolution also promises to declare the existing “not found suitable” provision in recruitment illegal, citing its alleged misuse against EBC candidates, and to form a committee to review caste lists for inclusion and over-inclusion. A Setback for RJD According to RJD sources, Congress is working on a separate plan despite remaining in the alliance. Congress understands that Lalu Yadav’s era is over and Tejashwi Yadav’s era has arrived. Accordingly, Congress should have the upper hand. Rahul Gandhi is a senior leader, and Tejashwi Yadav is nothing compared to him. Therefore, Congress is making its own moves, targeting EBCs as part of this effort. The proposal promises residential land grants—three decimal places in urban areas and five decimal places in rural areas—to all landless members of the EBC, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities. Tejashwi Yadav stated that while we are fighting unemployment and vote theft, land and housing will be guaranteed for the poorest, not as a privilege, but as a right. Bihar Bandh News: Huge uproar in the name of Bihar Bandh, now Rahul Gandhi explains why he is doing this? Rahul Gandhi played a trick In private schools, the proposal proposes to reserve 50% of seats for EBC, OBC, SC, and ST students under the Right to Education (RTE), while mandating all private educational institutions in Bihar to implement reservations in accordance with Article 15(5) of the Constitution. It also provides for reserving 50% of government contracts and procurement worth up to ₹25 crore for members of the EBC, OBC, SC, and ST communities. According to the proposal, a high-powered Reservation Regulatory Authority will be established to oversee quota policies. It also proposes making state legislature approval mandatory before making changes to the list of castes eligible for reservation. Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Gandhi said, “During the Voter Rights Yatra, we have explained to the people of Bihar. This proposal is our answer. It promises legislative reform, education, employment, and respect for the most marginalized sections of society.” Ashutosh Kumar Pandey About the Author Ashutosh Kumar Pandey works for Navbharat Times Online. He has been active in digital, print, and electronic journalism for over 22 years. He specializes in digging into the past and uncovering untold stories of political history. He presents political anecdotes in a witty manner. He has a special grasp on political, cinema, and crime news. He received 12 “Best Story of the Day” awards from ETV Network between 2005 and 2009. He holds a degree in Political Science and Hindi Journalism. He began freelance writing in 2001 for Jansatta, Hindustan, and Dainik Jagran. He has had the privilege of working for ETV, Maurya TV, Focus TV, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prabhat Khabar.com, and Network 18. He has covered reporting and desk work for four Lok Sabha elections and several assembly elections. He is interested in music, theatre, and folk culture. He has a deep love for books. Courtesy : Hindi News
Chhattisgarh and Dalit empowerment: Attacks on Christians are not about conversions
The Sangh Parivar fears the empowerment of Dalits and the spread of education among tribal and poor communities. In September 2019, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor made a rare blooper. In response to the much-hyped ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Texas, US, the suave parliamentarian posted a “forwarded” photograph on his Twitter (now, X) handle, showing the rousing welcome Jawaharlal Nehru had received without any PR work on a foreign visit. “Nehru & India Gandhi [sic] in the US in 1954. Look at the hugely enthusiastic spontaneous turnout of the American public, without any special PR campaign, NRI crowd management, or hyped-up media publicity,” he tweeted, oblivious of the three apparent mistakes he was committing. Netizens and fact-checkers went on an overdrive on seeing Tharoor misspelling Indira. They went further and dug up more information, which forced the Lok Sabha member to tweet a clarification. Fact-checkers found that the photograph was taken during Nehru’s visit to the USSR, and not the US. They also claimed that the year was 1955. In 1955, a little boy from Kerala, unaware of Nehru’s visit to the USSR’s Magnitogorsk, a geographical anomaly that once consisted almost entirely of iron ore. The boy frolicked with friends on the banks of the River Pampa, now in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. Little did he then know that Nehru’s visit to the Soviet Union would soon take him to Durg, now in Chhattisgarh. Related: Religion, prejudice, politics and procedural lapses The migration On 2 March 1955, the USSR and India signed an agreement for an integrated iron and steel works in Bhilai, the twin city of Durg, then in Madhya Pradesh. Three years later, the first furnace roared into life. The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) opened up employment opportunities to several skilled and unskilled workers in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The boy’s father was among those who grabbed the opportunity, and his family shifted from the banks of Pampa to the shores of the Shivnath River, now called a jewel of Chhattisgarh. From Kerala, it was mostly people from central Travancore who went to Bhilai. Having gained the gift of education through the Church Mission Society missionaries, they were prepared for such new opportunities, even when Kerala itself had no industries to speak of. For decades, they lived in the twin cities of Bhilai and Durg, proud contributors to India’s growth story. Their generations grew up there, chose to stay, and built peaceful lives. Today, that peace is frayed. The boy — now all grown up — whose father was an engineer at BSP, now lives in fear because of his Christian identity. They cannot even whisper ‘Hallelujah’ within their four walls. Yes, the Malayali Christian community in Durg, once so rooted and secure, now lives under the shadow of Sangh Parivar forces, especially the Bajrang Dal. Related: Missionaries serving marginalised face criminalisation Bajrang Dal vs house churches In Raipur, Durg, and the surrounding areas of Chhattisgarh, an unofficial directive to close house-churches is reportedly being enforced. These house-churches, mainly run by Pentecostal pastors, are small congregations that meet in private homes rather than formal church buildings. According to a June 2025 ruling by the Madras High Court, private homes in India can generally be used for religious prayer. However, converting a house into a permanent place of worship requires permission from local authorities. ”In Durg, there are fewer than 10 Malayali pastors, but the Christian community is strong, comprising nearly 5,000 families—from Orthodox, Latin Catholic, and Pentecostal denominations such as IPC and Church of God, etc.,” a church council leader from Durg with roots in Kottarakkara, Kollam, told South First. “Most Malayali pastors have registered churches, but some face financial constraints that prevent them from building formal church buildings. So they conduct prayers in their homes,” he said on condition of anonymity. In Bhilai, the plant authorities had allocated acres of land for Christians on lease to build churches. With nearly 30,000 permanent workers in BSP, people from South India, Bengal, and elsewhere were free to live here and practice their faith. Alongside schools and hospitals, religious institutions like churches, mosques, and temples were established. The Orthodox Diocese later built numerous schools, colleges, and professional institutions, while Catholics set up hospitals and schools in Durg. Now, after Vishnu Deo Sai became the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bajrang Dal members are being forced to stop house prayer meetings. “They come to our prayer centres with police, attack us, and shut down our churches. Police then file cases against pastors for ‘shanti bhang‘ (disturbing peace) and Section 295 (hurting religious sentiments) at the request of Bajrang Dal members. After the arrest of two Malayali nuns, the confidence of Bajrang Dal activists has increased, as the police have not taken action against them,” the church leader said. HC asks Durg to review church rules; no action yet After Bajrang Dal allegedly began shutting down house congregations and prayer meetings through threats and violence, church authorities approached the High Court. Copy of Court Order Copy of the High Court order. The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the Durg District administration to consider representations from the United Christian Council regarding restrictions on prayer meetings in churches and halls. The petition, filed by the council’s Secretary Obed Das, sought relief against several restrictions, including barring non-Christians, banning prayers in residential or rented halls, limiting prayer duration, and recording attendees. “The administration has been issuing oral instructions restricting who can attend prayer meetings and where they can be held, despite churches being on private land,” a lawyer, who also sought anonymity, told South First. The court ordered the District Magistrate to decide the representations submitted on 6 April and 31 July 2024, after a fair hearing within four weeks. The petition was disposed of with directions to pass an appropriate order. However, the local administration has yet to act. ”Till now, no action has been taken even after the High Court’s direction. So where will we go for justice?” the church leader asked. Rising attacks Article
Dalits were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal, and the dominant people brandished sticks and declared they could not worship there.
Seoni Durga Puja Pandal: Dalits were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal in Seoni. This allegation is being leveled against village strongmen. The victims also filmed the incident. Police have filed a case against three individuals and begun investigating the matter. In Vindhya, dominant individuals prevented Dalits from entering the Durga Puja pandal. Seoni: In Sadak Seoni village, under the Chhapara police station in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, members of the Dalit community were prevented from entering the Durga Puja pandal by dominant individuals. The family had come for worship and darshan. Those attempting to visit were abused. Police have filed a case against three individuals in this matter. Case filed against three individuals In fact, this entire incident took place in Sadak Seoni village, under the Chhapara police station. Dalits had come to worship at the Durga Puja pandal. People who had come to visit were abused by the bullies sitting there. A video of this incident has surfaced, showing an elderly man standing with a stick and threatening them. Following the video, a case has been filed against three people. Prevented from Worship According to Chhapara police, Shyamlal Ahirwar stated in his complaint that on Wednesday, he had gone to the public Durga pandal at Durga Chowk with his wife and son to worship. The bullies stopped him from performing the puja, saying, “You cannot perform puja there.” Family works as laborers According to the victim, he earns his living by working as a laborer. While returning from the fields, the accused, Mehrban Singh Thakur, stopped him on the way and said, “I have received numerous complaints against you.” He then objected to his entry into the pandal and threatened to kill him if he spoke too loudly. Shortly after, when he went alone to the pandal to donate, Naresh Thakur and Narayan Yadav insulted him with casteist slurs and refused to accept the donation. After this, when my nephew arrived at the pandal to donate, he was also taken down from the stage. The victim also filmed the incident on his mobile phone. SP Sunil Mehta informed that a case has been registered and arrests will be made soon. Currently, the viral video on social media highlights the caste-based discrimination still evident in society. Edited by: Muneshwar Kumar • Reported by: Jitendra Bhardwaj About the Author Muneshwar Kumar is the Principal Correspondent at Navbharat Times Online. He has 14 years of experience in journalism. He has a special interest in Madhya Pradesh politics, crime, current affairs, and off-beat news. He also has experience in ground reporting for several elections. He has been with Navbharat Times Online since 2020. Courtesy: Hindi News
The plight of a Dalit family in Prayagraj: Two families forced to live under tarpaulin, without housing or toilets
In Kolsara village, Koraon block, Prayagraj, two Dalit families are deprived of basic amenities. The families of Sonia Chauhan and Preeti Chauhan are forced to live under tarpaulin shelters. Both families earn their living through manual labor. The benefits of government schemes have not reached these families. They have neither received housing, a toilet, nor a ration card. The village head and the Panchayat secretary are paying no attention to the plight of these families. Being illiterate, these families are unable to communicate their problems to anyone. Village residents like Rajesh, Urmila, Yogesh, Rajkumar, and Ramashankar say that the government should immediately address the plight of these poor families. Despite government orders, these families are not being provided with basic amenities. Brijlal Courtesy: Hindi News