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- UTTAR PRADESH(BJP GOVT)
Four years imprisonment to the accused of fatal attack on Dalit in Banda
The man found guilty of insulting and fatally attacking a Dalit youth was sentenced to four years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 44,000. The decision came after 19 years.
Special Public Prosecutor Dr. Mahendra Dwivedi and Vimal Singh told that Shivnarayan son of Bhani Prasad Raidas, resident of Siklodhi village of Bisanda police station area, lodged an FIR on 26 April 2004 that on 25 April 2004 at 10 pm, Samarjeet Yadav was killed with his tractor and thresher. Was harvesting hay in the barn. Meanwhile, Ashok Singh son of the village Vishoshar Singh came with a spear and started abusing. Went away after this.
Again he brought a rifle and abused me and said that first take the tractor to my barn to cut the hay, otherwise I will shoot. When he refused, he fired the rifle with the intention of killing, due to which he narrowly escaped. Hearing the noise, people like Samarjeet Yadav, Rajjan Yadav, Vishal etc. reached the spot. Ashok Singh was caught and taken to May Rifle police station. The police registered a case of cognizable offenses and sent him to jail. The charge sheet of the case was presented in the court by the investigator. Charges were made in the court on 17 March 2005. During the hearing of the case, five witnesses were presented by the prosecution. On the basis of the evidence and arguments available in the file, the judge sentenced the accused Ashok Singh in an 18-page verdict.
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In protest against stopping the procession, Scheduled Caste people warned of religious conversion.
Babri (Shamli). In village Raipur of police station area, Scheduled Caste people warned of converting to religion in protest against stopping the procession on the birth anniversary of Saint Ravidas. People of the society staged a protest outside the Gram Panchayat Secretariat.
After three hours, an agreement was reached between the CO and the people that the procession would be taken out after getting permission from the administration. After this the protest ended. The people of the society have started the process of getting permission from the administration to take out the procession on March 3.
A procession was being taken out on 24th February on the birth anniversary of Saint Shiromani Ravidas in village Raipur. On receiving information about this, the police stopped the procession as there was no permission. On Wednesday at around 9 am, Scheduled Caste people gathered outside the Gram Panchayat Secretariat and started a dharna. The people of the society said that they have been taking out the procession for the last several years, but this time the police stopped the procession.
While announcing the procession on 29 February, he warned that if his procession was stopped, he would convert to religion. This matter also went viral on social media. On receiving information about this, CO Police Station Shrestha Thakur and Babri Police Station Incharge Rajendra Sharma reached the spot and tried to convince the people by talking to them. After about three hours, at 12 noon, an agreement was reached between the CO and the people of the society that the procession would be taken out after taking permission from the administration. After this the protest ended. After this, the people of the society have started the process of taking permission for the procession. Rajendra Kumar of the society told that a procession will be taken out in the village on March 3. For this, an application has been given to the administration for permission.
Courtesy: Hindi News
Dalit activists demand action over video discrediting Ambedkar
In the video, an unidentified person speaking in Tulu says that school textbooks wrongly give credit to Ambedkar for the Indian Constitution and asks people to inform children that it was BN Rau who was its architect.
MANGALURU: Dalit activists have demanded strict action against a social media post which claims that the architect of the Indian Constitution was Benegal Narsing Rau (BN Rau) and not Dr BR Ambedkar.
In the video, an unidentified person speaking in Tulu says that school textbooks wrongly give credit to Ambedkar for the Indian Constitution and asks people to inform children that it was Rau who was its architect.
At the SC/ST grievances meet held at Mangaluru city police commissioner’s office, M Sheena Mastikatte, a retired bank official, termed the social media post as an insult to Ambedkar. Stating that they will not tolerate such insults, he demanded strict action against its maker. He also read out the names of six other members of the Drafting Committee and said that Rau was not even part of it.
In 1946, Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to the core Drafting Committee of seven experts headed by Ambedkar. Rau was not part of the Drafting Committee.
Echoing similar feelings, another activist Sadashiva said immediate action should be taken against the persons spreading such misinformation about Ambedkar and the post should be removed from all social media sites.
DCP Sidharth Goyal promised strict action against the culprits after finding out the maker of the video through CEN police station.
Anand, an activist, also expressed serious displeasure over the authorities neglecting the development of Dr B R Ambedkar Circle even as other circles in the city are beautified. He said many years ago, the MCC had earmarked Rs 98 lakh for the development of the circle and installation of a statue of Ambedkar there but nothing has happened so far.
Some activists also took objection to public transport buses still using the name ‘Jyothi Circle’ instead ‘Dr B R Ambedkar Circle’ and warned of protests if action is not taken against such buses within a month. DCP BP Dinesh Kumar said he will instruct the bus owners in this regard.
Courtesy : TNIE
TAMILNADU(DMK RULE)
Chennai: Dalit man hacked to death by in-laws due to caste
Two young Indians, a man and a woman, were killed in Tamil Nadu in two separate incidents for marrying outside their caste.
A 25-year-old man suffered a brutal attack by a gang of five in Chennai, as reported by the police. The deceased who was named Praveen had gotten married recently. However, his wife Sharmi belonged to a higher caste in the state. The alleged perpetrators of the crime were led by Dinesh, Sharmi’s own elder brother, who is now facing charges of murder. The attackers also included Dinesh and four other men, came by and, mercilessly hacked Praveen to death at a private bar in Pallikaranai. Despite efforts to save him, Praveen succumbed to the injuries due to the assault after he was taken by the police to Chromepet Government Hospital.
On a Saturday evening around 9 pm, at a private bar in Pallikaranai, Sharmi’s brother Dinesh, came by with four friends and confronted Praveen at the place after which a heated argument took place. Thereafter, Dinesh and his associates took out knives that they had brought with them, and brutally attacked Praveen and soon fled the scene after assaulting him.
The Pallikaranai police have initiated legal proceedings by filing a case under the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Five men, including the victim’s brother-in-law, have been so far arrested by the police in connection with the crime on Sunday.
The Quint spoke to the 21 year old Sharmi who is a fourth year college student, who told the outlet, “They brutally murdered my husband. Why? Because he belonged to a lower caste, and they didn’t accept our marriage. Who are they to decide who I can marry and who I can’t?”
Similarly, an equally horrifying and tragic event took place earlier this January where a 19-year-old girl was reportedly set on fire by her own family members, including her father, just days after she married her Dalit boyfriend against their wishes. This horrifying event unfolded in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, as revealed by the police.
The victim, Aishwarya, and her 19-year-old boyfriend, Naveen, had known each other since their childhood and had been friends for many years. Both of them had even worked together in Tiruppur where Naveen, a mechanical engineer, secured employment at a hosiery unit in Avarapalayam, Tiruppur, while Aishwarya initially worked at a textile mill in Palladam. Eventually, she joined Naveen at the same firm and became colleagues. Both saw strong opposition from Aishwarya’s family. However, the couple with help from their friends, secretly got married on December 31, 2023, at a temple in Avarapalayam after which, they relocated to a leased residence in Veerapandi, situated in Theni district.
However, on January 2, just days following her marriage to Naveen, Aishwarya was burned alive by her family and succumbed to her injuries. Her husband launched a police complaint following which her father was arrested along with four of his relatives.
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Bollywood Star Akshay Kumar Pledges ₹1 Crore to Tribal Girls’ Hostel in Rajasthan Village
During a shoot for “Mera Gaon Mera Desh,” in 1970, Dharmendra laid the foundation of support in Chirwa village by building two rooms for a school and now, following his footsteps, Akshay Kumar pledges a generous sum towards a Tribal Girls’ Hostel.
Udaipur- In a heart warming gesture, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has pledged a generous donation of 1 crore rupees to a hostel in Khokhadara village, managed by Rajasthan Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad in Kherwada block of Udaipur district, Rajasthan.
The Parishad already operates a hostel on its campus, aptly named ‘Hariom Hostel’ after Akshay’s father. This facility serves as a home to tribal children, providing them with a nurturing environment to pursue their education and dreams.
The decision to contribute to this cause was announced during his visit to Udaipur for a film shoot, where he took the time to visit the hostel on Wednesday and interact with the children.
It is worth noting that this philanthropic gesture follows in the footsteps of another Bollywood legend, Dharmendra, who previously built two rooms for a school in Chirwa village during the shooting of the film “Mera Gaon Mera Desh in 1970.
The surprise visit by Akshay Kumar brought immense joy to the children and staff at the hostel. Laluram, the state convenor of the Janjati Suraksha Manch of the Rajasthan Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad shared the details of the actor’s spontaneous visit. Akshay Kumar’s arrival was met with excitement and gratitude, as he spent time engaging with the children, participating in activities, and even joining in the morning prayers.
During his brief stay, Akshay Kumar expressed his commitment to supporting education in the region by promising a substantial donation of one crore rupees to the Hariom Ashram, earmarked for the construction of the girls’ hostel.
This act of philanthropy is not an isolated incident for Akshay Kumar, as Laluram noted that the actor had previously contributed to the construction of the hostel and other initiatives by the Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad.
Courtesy : The Mooknayak
UTTAR PRADESH(BJP RULE )
Unrest at BBAU: Dalit Student Protests Rock Campus Over Alleged Discrimination and Manhandling
Accusations have been leveled against the university administration, with claims of discrimination and affiliations with political entities such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Pratikshit Singh
Lucknow- Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has once again found itself embroiled in controversy as students protest against the alleged mistreatment of their fellow classmates. The recent incident, which occurred at the Vice-Chancellor’s residence, saw members of the Ambedkar University Dalit Students Union (AUDSU) subjected to what they claim was unwarranted aggression by campus security personnel.
Accusations have been leveled against the university administration, with claims of discrimination and affiliations with political entities such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Students protested against the manhandling of their fellow students at the Vice-Chancellor’s residence of the University on Monday. They were protesting against the manhandling of students belonging to AUDSU (Ambedkar University Dalit Students Union) by the security guards on the campus at the behest of the Proctor Sanjay Kumar.
They alleged that the security guards beat the students on the orders of security officer B.S. Saini. The Mooknayak spoke to the protesting students. Akhil Singh Azad from the History department said, “On the occasion of Ravidas Jayanti, we were taking out a shobha yatra but were stopped by the security guards. When the proctor Sanjay Kumar arrived at the scene, the guards began to beat the students, and even the female students were not spared.”
The Mooknayak spoke to Anjali, the female student who was allegedly manhandled. Anjali, a student of Life Sciences, said, “We were taking out a Shobha Yatra and were stopped at the gate. In the scuffle, my slippers came off, and one of the guards stomped on my legs with his shoes. I managed to extricate myself somehow. The Proctor further exacerbated the issue when he arrived and said ‘maaro s**lon ko’, this is the same proctor who called us Deshdrohi (traitors) when the students burnt the Manusmriti last year.
Drawing an analogy to the feudal practices in villages, Abhishek Kumar, a student of sociology, said that like in villages where the wedding procession is not allowed to pass the homes of the upper castes, similarly here, the Ravidas Jayanti procession was not allowed to go near the Vice-Chancellor’s residence.
The students alleged that although a Dalit himself, Proctor Sanjay Kumar is working at the behest of RSS. The students demonstrated outside the residence of Vice-Chancellor Sanjay Singh. The students told The Mooknayak that the Vice-Chancellor has proposed a committee to look into the incident, but the students have demanded that the accused proctor Sanjay Kumar be divested of his duty pending the enquiry as he could influence the findings of the committee.
Confrontation between Dalit Students group and ABVP
The latest incident is another case where the Dalit student groups have alleged discrimination against them and have accused the authorities in the administration of being stooges of RSS. In a similar incident which happened last year, the Dalit groups students alleged that the proctor Sanjay Kumar had called the students who burnt the Manusmriti as traitors. Also, reportedly when the students charged Kumar of being an RSS agent, he accepted the charge blatantly.
This year, a student enrolled in B.Tech course alleged that he was intimidated by members of ABVP (Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad) when he objected to renaming of a WhatsApp group to “Jai Shree Ram”. The issue escalated after the complaints of the students were not heard. Subsequently, the students raised the issue before the Vice-Chancellor on the foundation day by blocking the passage of his car. Acting on a complaint of the Dalit students, the erring students were suspended for 15 days.
Many students believe that these controversies are a fallout of the muscle-flexing exercise of ABVP and the Dalit groups. Some students view it differently, a student said, “The authorities here are inclined to RSS (Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh) and therefore ABVP, their students’ wing, manage to get a free pass for everything; they organize religious rituals on the campus, which is against the norms of a University. On Ram Navmi, they took out a procession with loud DJ, and the administration of the university distanced itself from it.”
Courtesy : The Mooknayak
Dalit Teenager Fatally Shot Amidst Ambedkar’s Board Dispute in UP Village; FIR Filed Against 25 Including SDM and Tehsildar
The conflict arose when an Ambedkar’s board was erected on the land by the Jatav community, prompting a complaint from the opposing party. Responding to the complaint, a joint team from the Revenue Department and the police arrived at the scene.
Satya Prakash Bharti
Rampur- In the village of Silaibara, situated within the jurisdiction of the Milak police station in Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, a heated uproar ensued over the installation of an Ambedkar’s board on disputed land. The contentious situation escalated into chaos, marked by stone pelting and gunfire.
Tragically, amidst the turmoil, a Dalit teenager succumbed to a fatal bullet injury, sparking allegations from villagers that the youth fell victim to police firing.
While the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death remain under scrutiny, officials have emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, awaiting the conclusive findings of the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death.
In response to a complaint filed by the deceased’s relatives, a case has been registered against 25 individuals, including officials from the Milak police station, the SDM, and the Tehsildar, at the local police station.
The Escalation of Conflict
According to available information, a dispute over the possession of village community land in Silaibara village of the Milak Kotwali area escalated into violence. The conflict arose when an Ambedkar’s board was erected on the land by the Jatav community, prompting a complaint from the opposing party. Responding to the complaint, a joint team from the Revenue Department and the police arrived at the scene. However, instead of resolving the issue, a fierce altercation ensued between the two communities, allegedly occurring in the presence of law enforcement.
The situation quickly deteriorated into a violent confrontation, marked by stone pelting and gunfire, resulting in the tragic death of 17-year-old Dalit teenager Sumesh. Sumesh, who had returned home after taking his 10th-grade exam earlier that day, was fatally shot during the chaos. Additionally, two individuals named Amit and Raman sustained injuries from the stone pelting.
The escalation led to an enraged mob targeting the police, damaging vehicles belonging to Deputy SP and other officers. Subsequently, members of the Dalit community blocked the road with Sumesh’s body, demanding justice and compensation. Their demands include Rs 1 crore compensation for Sumesh’s family and Rs 10 lakh each for the injured, along with the installation of an Ambedkar statue.
Law enforcement reinforcements, including personnel from multiple police stations and high-ranking officials such as the Commissioner, DIG, and SP, were deployed to the area to restore order. After approximately six hours of demonstrations, authorities were able to facilitate the autopsy of Sumesh’s body.
Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh confirmed the death of one youth and injuries to two others during the violence. He assured that a magistrate inquiry would be conducted into the incident, promising strict action against those responsible. Furthermore, he pledged to address the demands put forth by the victims’ families.
In the ongoing controversy, Bhim Army District President Rajesh Khanna provided insights to The Mooknayak, shedding light on the underlying dynamics. He explained that the disputed land in question originally served as a dumping ground, known as a “Ghoor,” until approximately 20 days ago when the village head initiated a cleanliness drive, transforming the area. To prevent its reversion to a dumping site, the village head subsequently installed a statue of Ambedkar and a board in his honor on the vacant government land about 15 days prior to the incident.
Khanna elaborated on the demographics of the village, highlighting that while the Gangwar community comprises the largest population, the contested land lies approximately 900 meters away from their residences. Despite the distance, they vehemently opposed the installation. Media reports indicate an ongoing dispute between the Dalit and Gangwar communities regarding this land, with the former advocating for the placement of Ambedkar’s statue and board, while the latter opposes it. This disagreement escalated to involve law enforcement approximately 15 days prior, leading to police intervention and the subsequent evacuation of the land.
Bhim Army Chief detained
Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar accused the police of the murder of the Dalit teenager in Rampur. Speaking to the media, Chandrashekhar said, “Now there is no need for criminals because the police are busy in killing.” While talking to the journalists, Chandrashekhar said – “I do not want to fight with the police, but the police is forcefully stopping me. Let all the police officers hear that I will go to Rampur. No matter what happens for this. I am even ready to be shot. A Dalit teenager has been murdered and the police is involved. Dalits are being murdered in the state. The family has spoken to me. I am being stopped forcefully.”
Courtesy : The Mooknayak
Dalit Mother, Child Face Caste-Based Harassment in Thiruvananthapuram School
Rafia Tasleem
In a disturbing incident from Thiruvananthapuram, a Dalit woman and her child were allegedly subjected to caste-based abuse by a former school PTA president, sparking outrage and prompting police action under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act-1989. This case underscores the persistent issue of caste discrimination within educational institutions and has led to a broader conversation about social justice and equality.
Allegations of Caste-Based Abuse
The controversy began when a Class I student at Kilimanoor Govt Town UP School was recognized for creating an album featuring rare pictures of former chief minister Oommen Chandy. Following the child’s accolade, a video showcasing the achievement went viral on social media, attracting unwanted attention from Karthika, the accused and former PTA president. Allegedly, under the guise of inquiry, the mother and child were summoned to the school, where they were subjected to public humiliation and caste-based derogatory remarks. This incident not only highlights the misuse of power but also the deep-seated caste biases that continue to plague certain sectors of society.
Legal and Social Repercussions
The Kilimanoor police have registered a case against the accused, marking a significant step towards addressing caste-based discrimination. The legal framework under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act-1989 serves as a critical tool in combating such injustices, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. The complainant’s account of previous encounters suggests a pattern of targeted harassment, raising questions about the efficacy of anti-discrimination measures within educational settings. As the investigation proceeds, this case may serve as a pivotal moment for reinforcing the importance of safeguarding children’s rights and dignity in schools.
Community Response and Reflection
The incident has elicited a strong response from the community and social justice advocates, calling for immediate action to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students, irrespective of their caste. The reluctance of the child to return to school underscores the traumatic impact such incidents can have on young minds, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change. As society reflects on this case, it becomes imperative to engage in meaningful dialogue about caste, privilege, and equality, with the ultimate goal of fostering a more just and empathetic community.
As the investigation unfolds, the incident at Kilimanoor Govt Town UP School serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead in the quest for social justice. It compels us to confront uncomfortable truths about discrimination and to work collectively towards eradicating the shadows of caste from educational institutions. By doing so, we can hope to pave the way for a future where every child can pursue education without fear of prejudice or harassment.
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Hanging body of tribal student found in hostel, superintendent suspended
Ambikapur. There has been a stir in the administration after the hanging body of a class 8 tribal student was found in the pre-matric Scheduled Tribe Boys Hostel located at Darima in Surguja district. Prima facie the case is of suicide. The deceased Mukesh Tirkey (13) was originally a resident of Bishunpur in Sitapur.
Collector Vilas Bhoskar has suspended the hostel superintendent considering it as gross negligence in not making arrangements for treatment even after the deceased was suffering from appendicitis and did not go to school for two days. The Collector has ordered a magisterial inquiry. SDM Ambikapur Fagesh Sinha has been appointed investigating officer. On Wednesday, the body of the student was found in the hostel located in Darima.
Collector Vilas Bhoskar and Superintendent of Police Vijay Aggarwal immediately took cognizance of the case of student’s death and themselves reached Ambikapur Hospital. Here the post-mortem of the dead body has been done by a team of three doctors. The Collector said that this is a very sad incident. Taking sensitivity by the administration, post mortem is being conducted by a team of three doctors for prompt action. The team has been instructed to conduct a detailed investigation of all points and provide the post-mortem report soon. The Collector said that in view of the gross negligence of the hostel superintendent, the superintendent has been suspended with immediate effect. Along with this, to ensure that no point is missed in the investigation of the case, SDM Ambikapur has been authorized for magisterial investigation. SDM Ambikapur will have to conduct a proper investigation and submit the investigation report within three days.
The Collector said that children are very sensitive. Keeping this in mind, there is an appeal to the parents to understand the mental state of the children. Apart from this, strict instructions have also been given to the school and hostel management to immediately inform the higher authorities if the children face any kind of problem.
SP Aggarwal said that the administration will talk to teachers and school and hostel management to stop such cases. Efforts will be made to reduce the mental stress of children. Children should be treated with sensitivity. Help of mental health care specialists will be taken in schools to understand the mental condition of children.
Suspended sentence for gross negligence of superintendent
Hostel Superintendent Bhupesh Singh Kashyap, Hostel Superintendent Category C of Pre-Matric Scheduled Tribe Boys Hostel Darima has been suspended with immediate effect by Collector Surguja for gross negligence towards his duties. The said Superintendent has been suspended under the Chhattisgarh Civil Service Classification Control and Appeal Rules 1966 due to being contrary to Rule 1 and 2 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Service Conduct Rules 1965. During the suspension period, his headquarters has been fixed as the office of Assistant Commissioner, Tribal Development Department, Ambikapur. It is coming to light that the student is ill. Even after this, no arrangements were made for his treatment. The student was not even going to school for two days.
SDM will complete the investigation and give report in three days.
Collector and District Magistrate Surguja has authorized SDM Ambikapur Fagesh Sinha to conduct a detailed investigation for the magisterial inquiry into the incident. SDM Ambikapur will ensure to duly investigate the visible causes of death and submit the investigation report within three days.
Team formed for departmental investigation
Assistant Commissioner Tribal Development Department said that a two-member committee has been formed to investigate the said incident, which includes Assistant Director Ankita Markam and Assistant Director Mahendra Pal Khandekar, who will ensure a thorough investigation of the incident and provide the investigation report within three days.
This is the case
The hanging body of a Class VIII student was found on Wednesday evening in the Pre-Matric Scheduled Tribe Boys Hostel located in village Darima of Surguja district. The deceased Mukesh Tirkey’s father Ramji Tirkey (13) was a resident of village Vishunpur of Sitapur. It is being claimed that the child was suffering from kidney disease. His relatives were treating him with herbs but the hostel management did not make arrangements for his treatment. The student was also troubled by stomach ache. After undergoing treatment with herbs in the village for ten days, he returned to the hostel on 20th February. Due to pain from kidney stone he was not going to school for two days. On Wednesday also he had informed that he was ill. His friends had gone to school but he remained in the hostel. When the classmates returned to the hostel from school and saw that the room was locked, they raised an alarm. When they did not get any response, they peeped through Roshan Daan and found the student hanging from the noose. Seeing this, there was a commotion in the hostel; immediately the window was broken, the door was opened and the student was brought down.
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Allegation of fraud of Rs 35 thousand in the name of SP, CO, youth appeals for justice
Basti. A surprising case came to light from Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. Where SP and CO were appointed by fraudsters. In the name of a fraud of Rs 35 thousand. The whole matter is of Dalit Ramesh Kumar, resident of Nipania of Lalganj police station area of the district.
In the letter given to the Superintendent of Police, Ramesh Kumar has said that a few days ago, upper caste people had beaten him up and a case has been registered against him. Anand Kumar, son of Rakesh, resident of Chharauchha of Lalganj police station area, is a witness in the case. On December 16, 2023, Anand Kumar and his companions Nihal resident of Sahupar, Ramesh Bharti resident of Dashkolwa came to him and said that SP Sahib had received a call. 35 thousand rupees have to be given to CO sir. Ramesh got misled by those people. And out of the grant amount of Rs 75 thousand received in the account from State Bank of India, Rs 35 thousand were withdrawn.
Anand Kumar and his associates were with him in Bank Dharampur which can be seen in CCTV. After withdrawing the money, he reached the SP office with Anand and his associates and found Anand who had taken Rs 35 thousand. He said that the person to whom the money has to be given is not there, you stand outside and I will return after giving the money to CO Sahib.
Dalit Ramesh Kumar has said in the letter given to the SP that he later came to know that he had become a victim of fraud. He gave a letter to the SP on January 16 and a registered letter on January 17, 2024, demanding action against the fraudsters.
Again, along with giving an application in the public hearing, he also gave an application in the District Magistrate’s office and demanded that after registering a case against the culprits in this case, his 35 thousand rupees should be returned from the fraudsters.
Courtesy: Hindi News
As DSS turns 50, its legacy of awakening Dalit consciousness still resonates in Karnataka
Dalita Sangharsha Samiti, that went on to play a significant role in shaping Karnataka’s political and cultural sensibilities, took shape in 1974 with its office in the Old Town of Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district with B. Krishnappa at the helm – Shivamogga
G T SathishG
Back in the day, the management of Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) in Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district offered coffee to its employees during work-shift breaks. However, for the workers belonging to the Scheduled Castes, a separate container was placed. They were not allowed to touch the container. Instead, they had to wait for someone from the ‘upper’ caste to pour coffee into their individual cups.
For years, this discrimination continued in the factory. A few employees raised their voices against the untouchability practices on the factory campus. Professor B. Krishnappa, who was teaching at Bhadra College in the town, was the guiding force behind the protesting employees. It was under his leadership, Dalita Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) — that went on to play a significant role in shaping Karnataka’s political and cultural sensibilities — took shape in 1974 with its office in the Old Town of Bhadravathi.
Members of the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti taking out a rally in Bangalore on October 28, 2014 demanding re-investigation into the March 11, 2000 incident in which seven Dalits were burnt alive in their house in Kambalapalli village near Chintamani in Kolar district by an “upper caste” mob. | Photo Credit: SREENIVASA MURTHY V
The ground was fertile
By then, Karnataka had witnessed many events that forced the oppressed castes to come together and oppose atrocities. The anti-caste movement was gaining ground, and the Samajvadi Yuva Sabha was also active in the early 1970s. B. Basavalingappa, a senior minister in the Devaraj Urs-led cabinet, attracted criticism from the ‘upper’ castes for his comment on Kannada literature. In a seminar in Mysuru in November, 1973, the minister described Kannada literature as boosa (rice husk, a cattle feed). There were a series of protests across the State against his statement, and in several places the protests turned violent. Finally, Basavalingappa was forced to resign as minister. The issue gave enough impetus to writers and artists from deprived sections to join hands. They convened a conference in Mysuru and invited noted poet and Jnanapeeth awardee Kuvempu to inaugurate it.
Meanwhile, in Bhadravathi, Krishnappa had begun organizing people from oppressed sections. He wrote pamphlets condemning injustices done to employees of VISL in Bhadravathi. He registered Dalit Sangharsha Samiti in January, 1974. N. Giriyappa, who was an employee of VISL, was the president, while Krishnappa, became secretary.
Creating awareness
The DSS conducted workshops for the students. Experts took classes on the rights of the oppressed castes and introduced students to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s speeches and writings in these workshops. Through many such workshops, hundreds of youths, particularly college students, joined the DSS.
“Prof. Krishnappa regularly met students in hostels and spoke to them about practices of untouchability and the ways to achieve emancipation. That motivated many students to join him,” recalled M. Gurumurthy, State convener of Karnataka DSS. He joined the DSS in 1981 as a student in Shivamogga, and took part in many movements that organization led. Now, he leads the 50-year-old DSS.
The youth who came into contact with the organisation in their student days motivated like-minded people to join the forum in their villages. A few, including Chandraprasad Tyagi, who was an employee at VISL, gave up jobs to lead the organization in their native places. Hence, within a span of a few years, the DSS grew as a strong pressure group in the State.
In due course, the DSS drafted a constitution and adopted it. It defined the word Dalit as a group of people who are untouchables and discriminated against on the basis of caste. Its primary objective was the liberation of Dalits from cultural, sociological, and economic inequalities through the path of non-violence.
Protests over land issues
Besides protesting against the atrocities against Dalits and women, the DSS motivated its workers to engage in land-related struggles. The DSS led a series of protests for the Dalits of Sidlipura in Bhadravathi taluk and Bidare Kaval in Hassan and many other places. An industrialist had acquired land that belonged to Dalits in Sidlipura. The Samiti staged protests in favour of the landless for several months and succeeded in the protest.
This movement culminated in the State government passing a law to prohibit the transfer of certain lands — Karnataka Scheduled Castes and. Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, 1978.
“In many cases, either through ignorance or coming under pressure, the Dalits lost land granted to them for a paltry sum. This law ensures they retain their land. This was the historic agitation that prompted the government to bring in the law. Similarly, Krishnappa was the first to raise a voice for the grant of land to bagair hukum cultivators,” said Mr. Gurumurthy. He also recalled how he and his associates fought with members of the Hindutva organisations, condemning the assault on Dr. Polanki Ramamurthy, a professor of English, during his lecture in a college in Shivamogga in the early 1980s. Ramamurthy faced criticism from Hindutva factions after he wrote the book Seethayana.
Protests in many hues
The DSS did not restrict itself to questioning atrocities against Scheduled Caste alone, but stood against various other forms of oppression. For instance, when a person who belonged to the Kumbara, potter community, a backward class, was murdered, and his daughter was raped in Kolar taluk in 1979, the DSS took out a historic march from Kolar to Bengaluru, seeking justice for the victims. The family was tortured as they refused to give their land to a landlord. Hundreds of workers from different parts of the state took part in the march and suffered injuries in police lathi-charge.
Another major protest that the DSS led was in March 1986, when the organization decided to convince devotees of Renukamba at Chandragutti in Soraba taluk, not to offer bettale seve (Nude worship). Under the leadership of Prof.Krishnappa around 300 activists from different parts of the state had gathered on the bank of the Varada River to convince the devotees to wear clothes to offer their prayers. Their gesture did not go well with the people, who were in support of the custom. They targeted DSS workers and the police, who were also in support of the activists. The angry mob tortured the police. The incidents forced the State Government to hold a judicial probe by Chikkamagaluru district judge G. Channaveerappa. The risk the activists took did not go to waste. The tradition of naked worship was stopped.
Fights and their outcomes
The organisation fought against atrocities against Dalits reported across the state. “The activists hit the streets opposing the bonded labour system, resulting in violence against them in many instances. But these efforts resulted in the passing of the law on the prevention of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in 1989. The DSS and its activities have brought about significant changes in the state,” said Prof. B.L. Raju, who teaches English at Ripponpet in Shivamogga district.
Devanura Mahadev, Siddalingaiah, N. Venkatesh, Kotaganahalli Ramaiah, M. Venkataswamy, Mavalli Shankar, Sridhar Kaliveer, Lakshminarayana Nagavara, Guruprasad Keragodu, Indudhar Honnapura, Chandra Prasad Tyagi, M. Jayanna and many others have led the movement, shouldering responsibilities at different stages. The leaders had differences over joining politics and facing the elections, and other issues. Gradually, many senior leaders left the organization to form their own factions. Hence, at present, there are many forums that are splinter groups of the original DSS.
Gurumurthy said that their unit is planning to hold many events to mark the 50th year of the organization.
The DSS and Kannada literature
The DSS and Dalit movements have contributed immensely to Kannada literature. Writers including Dr. Siddalingaiah, a noted poet, and Devanura Mahadeva, novelist and storyteller, have been involved in the activities since the early 1970s. They were instrumental in organising the conference of Dalit Writers and Artists in 1976. Along with Krishnappa and others, they played a role in holding the first convention of Dalit students in Kolar in 1983.
Siddalingaiah’s poems reached a larger audience through the activists of the DSS. His poems were instant hits, becoming anthems of sorts of the movement. The activists of DSS would begin their programmes singing Siddalingaiah’s poems.
Noted critic D.R. Nagaraj, in his The Flaming Feet, says, “There are two different modes of Dalit writing and they can be called the schools of ‘social rage’ and ‘spiritual quest’.” He puts the writers – Siddalingaiah, Mullur Nagaraj, Mogalli Ganesh, Aravind Malagatti, Ma.Na. Javaraiah, Munivenkatappa, Gangaram Chandala, Chinnaswamy and Indudhara Honnapura — in the school of “social rage”, which concentrates “basically on the experiences of anger, agony, and revolutionary hope.”
Dr. Nagaraj includes Devanura Mahadeva, K.B. Siddaiah and Govindaiah in the school of “spiritual quest” because their works tried to “understand the world of poverty and untouchability in terms of metaphysical dismay over the nature of human relationships.”
These writers have not only enriched Kannada literature through their creative works, but also worked towards bringing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s writings into Kannada.
Courtesy : hindu
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Kundapur: Manjunatha Giliyar issues warning to SP over alleged rude behaviour with Dalits
Silvester D’Souza
Manjunatha Giliyar accused Dr Arun Kumar, SP of Udupi of behaving rudely with Dalits during his visit to the protest site on the evening of Thursday at Byndoor.
He also warned of future action by the Dalit organizations on SP if he does not mend his ways.
Courtesy : Daiji World
Rajasthan Education Minister faces heat over Dalit teacher’s suspension
The woman teacher was charged with hurting religious sentiments by refusing to worship Goddess Saraswati at the Republic Day function at her school in Baran district
Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar is facing heat over the suspension of a Dalit woman teacher on charges of hurting religious sentiments by refusing to worship Goddess Saraswati at the Republic Day function at her school in Baran district. Dalit groups here have registered strong protest and sought Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s intervention in the matter.
Hemlata Bairwa, Prabodhak level-1 teacher posted at the government primary school at Lakdai village in Baran district’s Kishanganj block, was placed under suspension last week, a day after Mr. Dilawar announced the action against her at a public meeting in the town. Ms. Bairwa was ordered to report at the Directorate of Elementary Education, Bikaner, during the suspension period.
Ms. Bairwa, who put up the pictures of Mahatma Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar and Savitribai Phule at the school’s function on January 26, had refused to place a painting of Goddess Saraswati at the stage. When some villagers got into an argument with her and demanded that the Goddess be worshipped with flowers, the teacher refused to be cowed down.
The video clips of the incident depicted Ms. Bairwa as saying that Savitribai Phule should be respected for her contribution to education and asking what had Goddess Saraswati really done in the field of academics. The villagers were seen threatening her and accusing her of hurting Hindu religious sentiments.
Mr. Dilawar announced at a public gathering in Kishanganj on February 22 that he was suspending “those who give weightage to themselves so much that they question the contribution of Goddess Saraswati”. A day after the Minister’s announcement, the Baran District Education (Elementary) Officer issued the order for Ms. Bairwa’s suspension.
Action against Muslim teachers
The suspension order came shortly after similar action was taken against three Muslim teachers in neighbouring Kota district on charges of religious conversion, compelling the students to offer namaz (Islamic prayer) on the school premises and having links with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and other outfits.
While the Education Department stated that the suspension order against Ms. Bairwa was issued only after the completion of initial inquiry, the Dalit teacher has since reiterated her stance, saying she was in favour of maintaining secular character of the government’s educational institutions. “I respect the gods of all religions, but our heads should bow only before those who have contributed to the nation building,” Ms. Bairwa said.
Dalit groups in the State have taken strong exception to the “arbitrary action” and sought the Chief Minister’s intervention in the matter. Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Welfare Society’s general secretary Ganpat Lal Verma told The Hindu on Monday that Mr. Dilawar’s announcement of suspension at a public forum, which was an “illegal act”, had created fear among the government employees belonging to Scheduled Castes.
The Ambedkar Society, which is the apex social organisation of Dalits in Rajasthan, has shot off a memorandum to Mr. Sharma seeking immediate revocation of the suspension order and prompt action on the first information report lodged by Ms. Bairwa under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against two teachers and some of the villagers who had allegedly misbehaved with her.
A group of Dalit activists burnt an effigy of Mr. Dilawar outside the Society’s headquarters at Jhalana Dungri in Jaipur on Sunday. Centre for Dalit Rights Director Satish Kumar said Mr. Diawar’s act had also infringed on Article 51A of the Constitution, which had laid down the preservation of the country’s composite culture and promoting harmony among the people as a fundamental duty.
The Opposition Congress has also criticised the Dalit teacher’s suspension carried out at the behest of Mr. Dilawar. Congress MLA from Alwar Rural and Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully said in a post on X that the BJP government had given a proof of being “anti-Dalit” by suspending Ms. Bairwa, instead of initiating action against the villagers who had obstructed a public servant at the school.
Courtesy : The Hindu
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