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SC/ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Ambedkar News Bulletin 11 July 2026 1. Karnataka: Reservation issue remains in political focus The debate over reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes continues in Karnataka. The BJP has accused the state government of reducing SC/ST reservation benefits, while the government has defended its policies. The issue remains a major point of political discussion. � The Times of India 2. Andhra Pradesh: Tribal organisations renew land rights demand Tribal leaders in Andhra Pradesh have reiterated demands for stronger protection of Adivasi land rights, effective implementation of forest rights, and increased political representation for Scheduled Tribes. � The Times of India 3. Ramabai Police Firing remembered 11 July marks the anniversary of the 1997 Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar police firing in Mumbai, in which 10 Dalits were killed and many others injured during protests following the desecration of a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue. Ambedkarite org...

SC/ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Ambedkar News Bulletin 09 July 2026. 1. Andhra Pradesh: Tribal organisations seek stronger land rights Adivasi leaders in Andhra Pradesh renewed their demand for stronger legal protection of tribal lands, effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act, and greater political representation for Scheduled Tribes. They stressed that protecting tribal land is essential for safeguarding the livelihoods and constitutional rights of indigenous communities. � The Times of India 2. Uttar Pradesh highlights support for SC/ST atrocity victims The Uttar Pradesh government continued to promote its victim assistance programme under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The scheme provides financial assistance, legal aid, rehabilitation, and other support to victims of caste-based atrocities to improve access to justice. � The Times of India 3. Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches new tribal education initiatives The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has introduc...

SC/ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Ambedkar News Bulletin 09 July 2026 1. Andhra Pradesh: Tribal organisations demand stronger land and political rights Tribal organisations in Andhra Pradesh renewed their demand for stronger legal protection of Adivasi lands, effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act, and greater political representation for Scheduled Tribes. Community leaders said safeguarding tribal land is essential for protecting livelihoods and constitutional rights. � The Times of India 2. Social justice and reservation remain key national issues Across several states, discussions continued on the implementation of reservation policies for SC, ST and OBC communities in education and public employment. Activists and scholars called for stricter enforcement of constitutional safeguards and equal opportunities for marginalized communities. � International Dalit Solidarity Network +1 3. Focus on protection from caste-based atrocities Human rights groups reiterated the n...

SC/ST, Dalit, Adivasi & Ambedkar News Bulletin 08 July 2026 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ 1. Uttar Pradesh continues outreach for SC/ST atrocity victims The Uttar Pradesh government has continued promoting its victim support scheme under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, highlighting financial assistance, legal aid, rehabilitation, and faster access to benefits for victims of caste-based violence. � The Times of India 2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ 2. Gujarat: Focus remains on Una movement anniversary Dalit organisations continue preparations and public discussions around the 10th anniversary of the Una flogging movement, renewing demands for equality, dignity, and strict implementation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. � The Times of India 3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ 3. Andhra Pradesh: Tribal organisations press for land and political rights Adivasi leaders have reiterated demands for stronger protection of tribal land rights, implementation of forest rights, and inc...

பெரியார் தாழ்த்தப்பட்ட மக்களுக்கு என்ன செய்தார்? யாராவது பதில் சொல்ல முடியுமா? தாழ்த்தப்பட்டவன் கோவிலுக்குள் சென்றால் அவன் பிரச்னை தீர்ந்து விடுமா? அதனால் தான் Dr Ambedkar பெரியாரை முழுமையாக ஆதரிக்க மறுத்தார். Dr Ambedkar, 1)பாராளுமன்றம்/சட்டமன்றம் போனால் தான் அதிகாரம் கிடைக்கும். 2)பள்ளிக்கூடம் போனால் தான் அறிவு கிடைக்கும்.வேலை கிடைக்கும். 3)அரசாங்க வேலைக்கு போனால் தான் மரியாதை கிடைக்கும். 4) வேலைக்கு போனால் தான் பணம் கிடைக்கும். பணம் கிடைத்தால் தான் வீடு வாங்கலாம் நிலம் வாங்கலாம் நமக்கும் அந்தஸ்து கிடைக்கும்.  இதைத்தான் டாக்டர் அம்பேத்கர் வலியுறுத்தினார். ஆனால் கோயிலுக்கு போனால் என்ன கிடைக்கும் விபூதி கிடைக்கும் குங்குமம் கிடைக்கும். அதைத் தவிர வேறு எதுவும் கிடைக்குமா?  கோவிலுக்கு வாசலிலே உட்கார்ந்து கொண்டிருக்கிற பிச்சைக்காரனுக்கு உதவாத கடவுளு, நம்ம வாரத்துக்கு ஒருமுறை பத்து ரூபாய் உண்டி இல் போட்டு சாமி கும்பிட்ட நமக்கு எல்லாத்தையும் அவர் கொடுத்துடுவாரா. கல்வி கொடுத்துடுவாரா ஒதுக்கீடு இல்லனா நீ பள்ளிக்கூடத்துக்குள்ளே நுழைய முடியாது. காசு கொடுத்துட்டு வர கவர்மெண்ட்ல வந்து ஒத...

Gandhi, Ambedkar and EMS: Three Visions of India’s Social Revolution in Life/Philosophy by Pon Chandran 05/07/2026 Few figures in modern Indian history have generated as much admiration, criticism, and ideological contestation as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Revered by millions as the “Father of the Nation” and celebrated globally as an apostle of non-violence, Gandhi nonetheless faced profound critiques from some of the most influential thinkers and political leaders of twentieth-century India. Among these critics, two stand out for the depth and enduring significance of their analyses: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and E.M.S. Namboodiripad. Ambedkar approached Gandhi from the standpoint of caste oppression and the struggle for Dalit emancipation. EMS, one of India’s foremost Marxist theoreticians, evaluated Gandhi through the framework of class struggle and historical materialism. Their ideological premises differed radically. Yet, despite these differences, both arrived at strikingly...