18.03.2024.Indian Untouchables News.by sivaji.ceo.chn.26
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Congress Announces Guarantees for Workers: Social Security, Urban Employment, Permanent Govt Jobs

New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has promised to ensure that a constitutional amendment to raise the 50% cap on reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (SCs, STs and OBCs), will be passed should the Congress and its allies, come to power. On behalf of his party, Kharge has also promised a comprehensive social, economic and caste census.
Business Standard reports that the party also made another five guarantees, each for shramik nyay (labour justice) and hissedari nyay (participatory justice) on Saturday (March 16).
“The Congress Party guarantees a comprehensive social, economic and caste census. Through this, the population, socio-economic condition of all castes and communities, their share in national wealth and their representation in institutions related to governance will be surveyed,” Kharge said, listing out guarantees under hissedari nyay.
Under the umberella of shramik nyay, the Congress has listed five ways of doing this; swasthya adhikar (right to health), shram ka samman (dignity of labour), shahari rozgar guarantee (urban employment guarantee), samajik suraksha (social security) and surakshit rozgar (guaranteed secure employment).
- Why Akhilesh didn’t spare a seat for Chandrashekhar Azad’s party in UP ?
Why Akhilesh didn’t spare a seat for Chandrashekhar Azad’s party in UP
The SP declaring a candidate from Nagina effectively ends the probability of a pact with the Dalit-centric Azad Samaj Party

Azad’s close aides said the SP’s move to field Manoj Kumar from Nagina has come as a shocker for ASP supporters. But sources in the SP claimed party chief Akhilesh Yadav was not ready to yield to ‘pressure tactics’ by any smaller party following the exit of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) from the Opposition alliance.
Nagina is currently held by Girish Chandra of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He was fielded as a joint candidate under the SP-BSP pact for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Chandra defeated the BJP’s Yashwant Singh by 166,000 votes.
Azad, a young Dalit leader, launched the ASP in 2020. He shot into the limelight following arrest in June 2017 in connection with caste violence in Saharanpur and being booked under the National Security Act. Azad was released from imprisonment after over a year. Soon after, he launched protests against Dalit atrocities in Uttar Pradesh and went on to establish his political party on the ‘principles’ of BSP founder Kanshi Ram.
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In December 2022, the SP, RLD and ASP had together contested the Khatauli and Rampur assembly bypolls. The alliance wrested Khatauli from the BJP, and sizeable Dalit votes won by the common candidate (from the RLD) were attributed to the ASP.
While the RLD has joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Azad has decided to go it alone. Talk of the SP and Congress, who are allies in UP, accommodating him have not materialised. An SP leader from western UP summed up the projected losses, saying: “Azad has hold over Dalit youths even if he is not as influential as the BSP. By taking the ASP on board, the SP-Congress could have gained at least 25,000-30,000 votes each in at least 10 seats in western UP.”
Metro for Kondli, saving Babasaheb’s Constitution: AAP East Delhi pick Kuldeep Kumar’s poll promises
The 30-year-old Dalit leader and former MCD councillor has been on the rise within the party’s ranks.

Kuldeep Kumar’s office is abuzz with activity — the kitchen churns out endless cups of tea for people trickling in and out to get their forms signed by the Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Kondli, ask for jobs, and complain about civic issues.
The 30-year-old Dalit leader and former MCD councillor has been on the rise within the party’s ranks. Now declared the AAP’s Lok Sabha pick for the East Delhi constituency, the fact that he is an SC candidate being fielded from a general category seat does not faze Kumar.
In fact, he wears his identity on his sleeve, with Ambedkar’s portraits and Buddha statues in every room of his office. He also proudly declares that he is the son of a sanitation worker, writing on social media, “I am proud of my father. He has always been a source of inspiration for me. He has always worked hard all his life as a sanitation worker and served society selflessly and has brought us here by getting us educated. Taking inspiration from him, I too am serving the public selflessly day and night. My father is my real hero.”
He also believes that one’s background does not matter if one works on the ground and supports people who come to them for help. “But, yes, to field a reserved candidate from an unreserved seat is an achievement in itself,” admitted Kumar.
Facing off against BJP’s pick, former mayor of the erstwhile East MCD Harsh Malhotra, Kumar has already begun his campaign in earnest. In the week following the candidate announcement, he conducted a series of meetings with party workers and post-holders in Patparganj, Okhla, Jangpura, Laxmi Nagar, Shahdara, Gandhi Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Vishwas Nagar assembly constituencies.
His current focus is on consolidating party workers and conducting an extensive door-to-door campaign to connect with voters as much as possible. Interestingly, he has started conducting morning walks where he can meet voters in parks and talk to them.
The MLA is confident that the AAP will win the East Delhi seat and that the BJP stands no chance. “They (BJP) have betrayed the people of East Delhi twice. First, it was Maheish Girri who came here in 2014, then Gautam Gambhir in 2019. Both of them did not do any work, did not meet the people, and share their happiness and sorrow. We intend that we give them a son of the soil who will win,” said Kumar.
In the 2019 polls, the AAP had fielded Atishi, currently Education Minister, from East Delhi against the BJP’s Gautam Gambhir, the cricketer-turned-politician, who defeated her. The AAP had polled 17% votes from the constituency. Its INDIA bloc ally, Congress, had got 24% of the vote share while the BJP’s was at 55%.
Kumar also raised doubts on whether Delhi’s voters will choose the BJP to get a “quasi-double engine” government. Citing the case of the Vishwas Nagar assembly constituency, Kumar said, “There are some areas of Delhi that have a triple-engine government, where the MP, MLA and councillor are from the BJP and yet haven’t done any work there… we have not let any task slide in the last eight years, but, yes, we’ve fought tooth and nail to get them done… and the voters will appreciate us for it.”
For now, Kumar hopes to get better Metro connectivity in the Kondli area. “East Delhi was never made to connect with Central Delhi… if I become the MP, I can say with surety that I would try my best to get Metro connectivity to Kondli,” he said.
On the national level, he would like to “save Babasaheb’s Constitution”.
‘BJP is like a dinosaur that doesn’t know its tail is being crushed’: ex-vice president Mahila Morcha
Today, the BJP has become like a big dinosaur that does not know its tail is being crushed... The message will take time to travel to the brain through the nervous system in this huge body.

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express, Pandya, who has worked for 38 years in the party in various capacities, speaks on an array of issues related to Vadodara and the BJP, while not ruling out the possibility of fighting the elections as an independent. Excerpts:
The feeling came a while ago… I had started feeling bad when women in the party would come and share their stories where they had been insulted or treated harshly. The feeling of disenchantment also started growing when I would often visit Surat as election incharge for the civic body, Assembly or other polls and see the developments there.
Would you have quit if the candidate would have been someone else but you?
The party makes even the lowest rung of party workers work hard 24×7. They have to attend the party phone call, setting aside everything. If you do not do it, you are out! I am ageing now… I want to be somewhere.
Whom did you first call in the party to inform about your decision?
Why did you say that BJP leaders are scared to speak out?
Everyone is being insulted so badly that they are scared to speak. You have to fall in line or get suspended. The ideology of the party has been compromised with the defections that are bringing in new people.
The BJP I started with was a conviction and ideology-based party that respected commitment. Today, you cannot be sure if the commitment will be valued and if the people who have joined in now will show commitment.
You spoke about lack of development in Vadodara during the two-terms under Ranjan Bhatt. What did you mean?
BJP’s city unit is often accused of interfering in the VMC work. Does it hamper the work?
It is true that they interfere a lot… If it is required, then you do it; but if each party office-bearer starts giving instructions, how will they (VMC officers) follow everything? Even in our house, the domestic help is not instructed by every member. There is a lack of literacy among leaders but maturity can help a lot. But leaders lack vision and selflessness. They are only working for vested interests and power. There is no collective thinking.
The BJP has been the ruling party in the state for the last three decades but it is the collective will of genuine local leaders (that brings development). I have been talking for the last two days and so these issues have come out for public discussion. I knew if I speak, I will get suspended and finished. But I want to come up with the truth so that the leadership hears it.
Isn’t it true that Vadodara and Central Gujarat lack representation in the state government that also affects development?
CR Paatil was in Vadodara (for the inauguration of the Vadodara district party office) and said it would be good if the local leaders should pay heed to demands for development but within seven hours, he burdened the heads of the unit with the same inefficient candidate who has not been able to show any significant work in her decade-long tenure and needs to be discarded. They think of Vadodara leaders as gajar-mooli (insignificant like carrots and radishes)… Everytime Paatil comes to Vadodara, he makes instigating statements and leaves party factions in antagonism.
What genuine leadership are you referring to?
What is the meaning of genuine leadership? It means perceiving the problems and giving the right solution. For that you need teamwork, communication and skills to understand the organisation and aspiration of people. This genuine leadership is lacking somewhere. We know that IAS officers are declining postings in Vadodara.
The officers are qualified and skilled but they can only work with someone who understands the scope as well as limitations of the system. At the same time, you have to work with a time limit. Only genuine leaders will know this.
There are many pseudo leaders and people are looking for genuine leadership. If they get it, they will vote for someone else. People trust only (Narendra) Modiji because he is a genuine leader and he made a promise to Vadodara when he chose to hold Varanasi as his constituency but he is sending such a person to Vadodara who has failed… People vote for Modiji because he keeps coming here to assure them that he is there.
Will you contest the polls as an independent?
There are chances, but at this moment, I cannot commit to anything. But the situation is changing every minute and many people are contacting me… It is a scary picture as without a party’s backing, how will I do (contest the polls)? But I have a desire and if I get a good network, I might contest. If the people of Vadodara tell me to do something, I will do it. Right now, I have 70 per cent of my mind to work hard and make it happen.
Significant for BSP’s Survival, How Lok Sabha Elections 2024 will Determine Future of Dalit Politics in UP

New Delhi: With the Uttar Pradesh-based Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) opting to run alone in the general election of 2024 — which will be held in seven phases between April 19 to June 1, the Mayawati-led political outfit has set the stage for a three-cornered contest in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh.
In the 2022 Assembly elections, the BSP’s vote share fell to 12.88% from 30.43% in 2007. However, because of the unwavering support of the Jatav group, which makes up the majority of the state’s 23% Dalit voters, it continues to be a powerful force in UP politics.
In the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, it remains to be seen if the BSP — which has the support of the Dalit community — will be able to solidify its position this time around or if the BJP, which gained support from the Dalit community during the 2019 elections, will be able to breach the previous BSP fort by gaining the Jatav community’s support.
In an effort to gain the support of Dalits and numerically significant Other Backward Class (OBC), the Samajwadi Party (SP) — principal Opposition in the state assembly — is also working on the “Pichda” (backward), Dalit and “Alpsankhyak” (minority) formula. In order to gain seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BSP is also focusing on the Dalit-Muslim-OBC combination.
Sources in the party told The Mooknayak that Muslim candidates would be fielded in Rohilkhand’s Muslim-majority constituencies. Among them, they said, are Majid Ali from the Saharanpur constituency, Anish Ahmed Khan, popularly known as Phool Babu, from Pilibhit, Dr Mujahid Hussain from Amroha and Irfan Saifi from Moradabad.
The decision, if it has been officially made, is surely not good news for the SP as it may cause a dent in the Muslim support base of the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of which the Akhilesh Yadav-led party is a major ally in Uttar Pradesh.
The party has often been criticised by its rivals for allegedly being a “vote katwa” (vote cropper or spoiler) in apparently a direct face-off between the INDIA bloc and the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
However, contrary to the perception, the BSP is learnt to have declared that it will field a Brahmin candidate from Ambedkar Nagar, a Dalit candidate from Agra and a Jat candidate from Bijnor — a move that is likely to upset the NDA’s plan at the same time.
Perhaps certain that the BSP would reclaim its influence over the Dalit community, Mayawati urged the followers to mobilise their resources for the Lok Sabha elections. Mayawati worked alongside BSP founder Kanshi Ram to expand the party’s support base in Uttar Pradesh following its formation in 1984.
On June 3, 1995, she scripted history by becoming the first Dalit woman to hold the Office of Chief Minister in Uttar Pradesh. She achieved this feat after her mentor Kanshi Ram painstakingly formed a coalition of backward communities and Dalits as a churning of the Mayavati.
She accomplished an even more remarkable political success in 2007 when she formed an unheard of coalition of Brahmins, Dalits and Muslims and walked to the corridors of power with absolute majority for the first time in nearly 10 years. But successive defeats in assembly and general elections after the five-year term indicated the party’s hold over Dalits was eroding. The reputation of the elephant — the BSP poll symbol — has been in ruins since then.
The state’s former ruling party lost ground to much smaller and hyperlocal parties like the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) of Om Prakash Rajbhar, Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal or NISHAD party of Sanjay Nishad (a former BSP leader) and Apna Dal (Soneylal) or Apna Dal (S) of Anupriya Patel. All these political groups gained support by eating into the BSP’s OBC voter base.
In December last year, Mayawati designated her nephew Akash Anand her political successor in an attempt to infuse fresh energy into the party organisation. She had previously named her brother Anand Kumar as national vice president of the party.
Leaders of rival parties hit back, alleging that Mayawati was promoting dynasty in the cadre-based party. Observers are of the opinion that if Mayawati wishes for a comeback, she will have to go to the basics: regroup Dalit-OBC communities and its foot soldiers in ticket distribution to stop defections.
However, it won’t be so easy to execute. The state’s politics are becoming more erratic, and the BSP is visibly fast losing ground. The BJP to a great extent has won over several Dalit communities by wooing them with welfare promises and grassroots party positions. These communities are no longer bound by ideology.
Turncoats getting BSP tickets deters the party’s old timers. The party is battling the perception that it is out of step with campaigns in the twenty-first century, and its story of restoring Dalits’ dignity seems to be fading.
Speaking on the occasion of Kashi Ram’s birth anniversary on March 15, Mayawati urged party workers to make a strong effort to ensure a favorable outcome in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections — stating that it would be a fitting homage to the party’s founder.
Telangana: Buddha Stupa set for major revamp

KHAMMAM: While many living across the erstwhile Khammam district know of the beauty of the Buddha Stupa in Nelakondapalli, it is yet to become a must-see for anyone visiting Telangana for the first time. To transform this Buddhist site of importance into a premier tourist destination, archaeology officials with the help of their tourism counterparts are preparing proposals to give the ancient structure and its environs a facelift.
In the initial phase, the officials will be focused on clearing the eight acres of land earmarked for the monument, putting up lights around the stupa, excavating monastic cells, and installing informative signages. The second phase will comprise the development of the manmade Balasamudram lake, situated adjacent to the stupa. This will include bund development, installation of seating benches, creation of pathways, and provision of boating facilities. This will help enhance the experience for tourists, officials said.
The Buddha Stupa holds major archaeological significance for Buddhism and Hinduism. Recent excavations have unveiled a treasure trove of artifacts, including wares, coins, and brick foundations, shedding light on the vibrant ancient town that once flourished in the vicinity. The discovery of Satavahana and Ikshavaku coins shows Nelakondapalli’s role in regional trade networks and its enduring prosperity.
A tourist, G Ramakrishna from Hyderabad, speaks highly of the site’s allure. “It is a privilege to get the opportunity to bask in its serene ambiance,” he told TNIE.
“அசுரன்” போல் புரட்சி செய்த ராகுல் காந்தி.. தலித் பெண் செருப்பை கையால் எடுத்து மாட்டிவிட்டு ஆறுதல்
போபால்: பட்டியலின பெண்மணிக்கு தனது கையால் ராகுல் காந்தி செருப்பு மாட்டிவிட்டு மத்திய பிரதேசத்தில் புரட்சியை ஏற்படுத்தி உள்ளார்.
பெண்: செருப்பு இல்லாமல் நாங்கள் கிராமத்திற்குள் நுழைந்தால் கெட்ட சகுனம் என்று எங்களை சொல்வார்கள். செருப்பு இல்லாமல் ஏன் கிராமத்திற்குள் நுழைகிறீர்கள் என கேட்பார்கள்.
ராகுல் காந்தி: உங்கள் சமூகத்தில் மொத்தம் எத்தனை பேர் உள்ளார்கள்?
பெண்: மொத்தம் 4 குடும்பங்கள் உள்ளன.
ராகுல் காந்தி: மொத்தமே 4 குடும்பங்கள் தானா?
பெண்: தண்ணீர் எடுப்பதற்காக கிணற்றுக்கு சென்றால் மணிக் கணக்கில் எங்களை காத்திருக்க வைப்பார்கள். தூரமாக போய் உட்கார் என்று துரத்தி அடிப்பார்கள். தண்ணீர் கூட எடுக்க விடாமல் எங்களை தடுக்கிறார்கள் சார்.
ராகுல் காந்தி: யார் உங்களை இப்படி எல்லாம் செய்வது?
பெண்: உயர் ஜாதியை சேர்ந்த மக்கள் தான். பிராமணர்கள், தாக்கூர்கள், அகிர் ஆகிய சமூகத்தினர் இவ்வாறு எங்களை நடத்துகிறார்கள். நாங்கள் எங்கு சென்றாலும் அவர்கள் எங்களை தடுப்பார்கள். எங்களை திருமணத்திற்கு வருமாறு அழைப்பார்கள். ஆனால் குப்பை தொட்டிக்கு அருகே எங்களை அமர வைப்பார்கள். இல்லாவிட்டால் கால்வாய் பக்கத்தில் உட்கார சொல்வார்கள். நாற்காலியில் நாங்கள் அமர்ந்து உணவருந்தினால் எங்களை அங்கிருந்து விரட்டி அடித்து விடுவார்கள்.
என்னை நீங்கள் செருப்பு அணிய அனுமதித்தால் நான் செருப்பு அணிவேன். இல்லாவிட்டால் நான் அதை கையிலேயே வைத்துக் கொள்கிறேன்." என்று அழுதுகொண்டே கூறினார்.
அதேநேரம் இது புரட்சியல்ல, 50 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாக காங்கிரஸ்தானே இந்த நாட்டை ஆண்டது என்ற எதிர் குரல்களும் ஒலிக்கின்றன.
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