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SC, ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Buddhist News in India 23 June 2026 (State-wise) – English & हिन्दी 🇮🇳 National SC Status and Religious Conversion The debate over Scheduled Caste status for Dalit converts continued after recent Supreme Court rulings reaffirmed that SC status is restricted to Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists under the current constitutional framework. The issue remains under examination by policymakers and social justice groups. � Drishti IAS +2 Ambedkarite Buddhist Discourse Across India, Ambedkarite organizations continued discussions on the legacy of B. R. Ambedkar and Navayana Buddhism as a movement for equality, dignity and social justice. � Deccan Herald Tamil Nadu English Demand for Arrest in Dalit Murder Case Social organizations intensified their demand for the arrest of the main accused in a Dalit murder case. Activists alleged delays in justice and sought stronger action under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. � The Times of India Social Jus...

India: SC, ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Buddhist News (22–23 June 2026) 🇮🇳 National Supreme Court on Scheduled Caste Status The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is legally available only to persons professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism. The ruling has generated debate among Dalit Christian and Dalit Muslim organizations regarding reservation and constitutional protections. � Drishti IAS +2 Dalit-Christian / Dalit-Muslim Reservation Debate The government-appointed commission examining SC status for Dalit converts received another extension, indicating that the issue remains under consideration. � The Indian Express Tamil Nadu (தமிழ்நாடு) Madurai: Dalit Man Murdered A Dalit man was hacked to death in Madurai. Family members and local residents staged protests demanding immediate arrests and justice under relevant laws. � The Times of India SC/ST Welfare Funding Concern RTI-based reports have highlighted concerns over a substantial decline i...

1 ) Horror killing: Sister strangled to death; brother was angry over her eloping and marrying a Dalit boy. When the husband was released from jail, he released a video demanding the arrest of his wife’s killers, prompting the police to launch an investigation. The girl’s brother was taken into custody and questioned, leading to the discovery of the murder. Reported by: In the Siwaipatti police station area of ​​Muzaffarpur, a girl’s love marriage with a Dalit boy proved costly. Her brother Abhishek Kumar strangled her to death. When the police took the accused into custody and interrogated him, he confessed to the crime and explained the reason for the murder. The police arrested the accused brother and his accomplice and sent them to jail. Love Marriage with a Dalit Man The woman’s brother, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, told the police that his sister was in love with a Dalit man and had eloped with him and married him, leaving him deeply hurt and angry. When the man went to jail...

1)Tamilnadu Elections. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (2026–present) Total Assembly seats: 234 Reserved seats: 46 Scheduled Castes (SC): 44 seats Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2 seats Know Your Election.+1 Party-wise winners in the 2026 Assembly election Party Seats Won Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) 108 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) 59 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) 47 Indian National Congress (INC) 5 Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) 4 Communist Party of India (CPI) 2 Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) 2 Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) 2 Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) 2 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 1 Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) 1 Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK) 1 Total: 234 seats  Reserved-seat winners   Official constituency-level data indicates that Tamil Nadu has 44 SC-reserved constituencies and 2 ST-reserved constituencies. The current government is led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay following the 2026...

15.06.2026. India: SC, ST, Dalit, Adivasi and Buddhist News Digest — 15 June 2026. Major developments reported during the last week across India for communities identified as Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs/Adivasis), Dalits, and Buddhists. According to the latest census-based estimates, Scheduled Castes constitute about 16.6% and Scheduled Tribes about 8.6% of India's population. � Wikipedia National Highlights 1. Caste-based discrimination remains a major concern The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has initiated or expanded investigations into multiple incidents involving alleged caste discrimination, including educational institutions, manual scavenging, and violence against Dalits. � The Times of India +2 Recent cases include: An inquiry into alleged caste-based ragging at a law college in Pune. � The Times of India Complaints from SC, ST and OBC students regarding discriminatory practices in higher education and placements. � Careers360 Notic...

14.06.2026. A complete 28 States + 8 Union Territories Dalit/Adivasi/SC-ST News Bulletin for 14.06.2026. State/UT English தமிழ் हिन्दी ಕನ್ನಡ Punjab Judicial probe demanded into killing of Dalit youth Lovepreet Singh during police action. � दलित युवक लवप्रीत सिंह की मौत की न्यायिक जांच की मांग। � The Times of India ದಲಿತ ಯುವಕ ಲವಪ್ರೀತ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ಸಾವಿನ ಕುರಿತು ನ್ಯಾಯಾಂಗ ತನಿಖೆ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ. � The Times of India The Times of India காவல் நடவடிக்கையில் உயிரிழந்த தலித் இளைஞர் லவ்ப்ரீத் சிங் மரணம் குறித்து நீதித்துறை விசாரணை கோரிக்கை. � The Times of India Punjab Two Dalit youths allegedly stripped and dragged over theft suspicion; SC Commission sought report. � The Times of India திருட்டு சந்தேகத்தில் இரண்டு தலித் இளைஞர்கள் தாக்கப்பட்டதாக குற்றச்சாட்டு. � चोरी के संदेह में दो दलित युवकों के साथ अमानवीय व्यवहार का आरोप। � The Times of India ಕಳ್ಳತನ ಶಂಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಇಬ್ಬರು ದಲಿತ ಯುವಕರ ಮೇಲೆ ಅಮಾನುಷ ಹಲ್ಲೆ ಆರೋಪ. � The Times of India The Times of India Uttarakhand Dalit student allegedly tortured to death over ...