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 01 July–05 July 2026. Writing India Dalit–Adivasi–SC/ST News Bulletin 01 July to 05 July 2026. Namaskar! Jai Bhim! Namo Buddhay! Welcome to this weekly bulletin covering important developments related to Dalits, Adivasis, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, the Buddhist community, and the legacy of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar across India. National Update Across the country, Dalit and Adivasi organisations continued to demand stronger implementation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Civil society groups also called for speedy investigations in caste-based violence cases and greater protection for victims and their families. Gujarat Dalit organisations intensified preparations to observe the tenth anniversary of the Una flogging incident. Public meetings, awareness programmes, youth gatherings and memorial events are being planned to remember the struggle for dignity and justice and to renew the demand for equality. Tamil Nadu The biggest development of the week came ...

The Una flogging incident was a major caste-based atrocity that took place on 11 July 2016 near Una in Gujarat. It became one of the most significant Dalit rights movements in recent Indian history. What happened? Four Dalit men were skinning the carcass of a dead cow, which was their traditional occupation. They were accused by self-styled cow vigilantes of killing the cow. The men were: Tied to a vehicle. Publicly beaten with iron rods and sticks. Humiliated in front of a crowd. The assault was recorded on video and widely shared on social media. Subsequent investigations found that the men were handling the carcass of a dead cow, not slaughtering a live animal. Why did it become so significant? The video sparked nationwide outrage and triggered large protests across Gujarat and other parts of India. Thousands of Dalits protested against: Caste-based violence. Vigilante attacks in the name of cow protection. Disc...

05.07.2026 – India SC/ST / Dalit-Adivasi / Ambedkar-Buddhist roundup Here is what's moving across courts, government, and community networks around the first week of July 2026, compiled from news and public social posts. Dates are IST. SC/ST Atrocity cases – active files •  Maharashtra:  CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired a review at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai, on July 2-3. Directives: raise conviction rates under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, set up fast-track courts in high-incidence districts, mandate video recording of evidence, and hold bi-annual CM/DGP oversight meetings     • Tamil Nadu –  Mayiladuthurai: Four arrests under the SC/ST Act in the Sathangudi case. Police say a 19-year-old, Parthiban, was found dead with a 16-year-old girl; Parthiban had earlier filed a harassment complaint linked to an inter-caste relationship. Four of five named accused are in custody, the girl's father is reported absconding. Tamil news pages Sun News Tam...

India State-wise Dalit / Adivasi / SC-ST / Buddhist / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar News Bulletin 04 July 2026 | English + हिन्दी 🇮🇳 National Highlights Tamil Nadu: Police continued investigating the suspected honour killing of a Dalit youth and his partner in Mayiladuthurai. Dalit organisations reiterated demands for a speedy trial under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. � The Times of India +1 Gujarat: Dalit organisations continued preparations for statewide events marking the 10th anniversary of the Una flogging atrocity, renewing calls for stronger implementation of anti-atrocity laws. � The Times of India State-wise Round-up Tamil Nadu (तमिलनाडु) English: The Mayiladuthurai case remained the major Dalit rights issue in the state. Community organisations sought justice for the victims and protection for inter-caste couples. � The Times of India +1 हिन्दी: मयिलाडुथुरई का मामला राज्य में दलित अधिकारों का प्रमुख मुद्दा बना रहा। विभिन्न संगठनों ने पीड़ितों को न्याय तथा अंतरजा...

India State-wise Dalit / Adivasi / SC-ST / Buddhist / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar News Bulletin 03 July 2026 | English + हिन्दी 🇮🇳 National Highlights Tamil Nadu: Investigation continued into the suspected honour killing of a Dalit youth and his partner in Mayiladuthurai. Police maintained action against the accused, while Dalit organisations demanded a speedy trial and strict enforcement of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. � The Times of India +1 Gujarat: Dalit organisations continued preparations for programmes marking the 10th anniversary of the Una flogging incident, highlighting the need for justice and stronger protection against caste-based violence. � The Times of India State-wise Round-up Tamil Nadu (तमिलनाडु) English: The Mayiladuthurai suspected honour killing case remained the major Dalit rights issue. The investigation continued, and demands were raised for speedy justice and protection of inter-caste couples. � The Times of India +1 हिन्दी: मयिलाडुथुरई के संद...

India State-wise Dalit / Adivasi / SC-ST / Buddhist / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar News Bulletin 02 July 2026 | English + हिन्दी 🇮🇳 National Highlights Tamil Nadu: Authorities assured compensation, expedited arrests, and legal action in the Mayiladuthurai case involving the death of a Dalit youth and his partner. The victim's family then accepted the body for final rites. � The Times of India Gujarat: Preparations continued across the state for programmes marking the 10th anniversary of the Una Dalit flogging atrocity. � The Times of India State-wise Round-up Tamil Nadu (तमिलनाडु) English: The family of the Dalit youth accepted his body after district officials assured compensation, speedy arrests, and a thorough investigation into the suspected honour killing. � The Times of India हिन्दी: जिला प्रशासन द्वारा मुआवज़ा, शीघ्र गिरफ्तारी और निष्पक्ष जांच का आश्वासन दिए जाने के बाद दलित युवक के परिजनों ने अंतिम संस्कार के लिए शव स्वीकार कर लिया। � The Times of India Gujarat (गुजरात) ...