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Telangana: Aswaraopet Dalit cop, alleging harassment by superiors due to his caste, dies by suicide
WARANGAL : An Aswaraopet sub-inspector who had been battling for life after a suicide attempt a week ago breathed his last at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Sunday.
A native of Narakkapet village in Warangal district, Sriramula Srinivas was transferred last year from Manugur to Aswaraopet. The sub-inspector allegedly took the extreme step after caste-related harassment by his superiors.
The Mahabubabad police on Friday registered a case against Circle Inspector K Jithender Reddy and constables Shiva, Subhani, Sanyasi Naidu and Shekhar under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in connection with the suicide after his wife, Krishnaveni, filed a complaint.
Aunt dies of cardiac arrest
Upon learning about the death of Srinivas on Sunday, his paternal aunt Rajamma died of cardiac arrest in Nachinapalle village in Warangal.
Relatives of Srinivas and villagers on Sunday staged a protest in Narakkapet and initially obstructed the ambulance carrying his body. After a request from police, his elder son conducted the funeral rites.
There was heavy police presence in Narakkapet on Sunday and cops did not allow opposition parties or Dalit leaders to enter the village.
On Saturday night, it is learnt that Srinivas, in a declaration before the magistrate, detailed the harassment meted out to him by circle inspector Jithender Reddy and the constables.
BRS leader calls for judicial inquiry into cop’s death
On June 30, Sub Inspector Srinivas left the Aswaraopet police station in a car while on duty. After a few hours, his mobile phone was switched off. Later, the sub inspector reached the agriculture market in Mahabubabad Town and consumed pesticide.
Srinivas called the ambulance service himself, stating that he had consumed pesticide. The Mahabubabad Town Police immediately shifted him to a hospital in Warangal for treatment. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Hyderabad, where he died on Sunday.
Former MLA and BRS leaders Peddi Sudarshan Reddy reached the residence of Rajamma, the aunt of Srinivas who died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, and expressed his condolences. Speaking to the media, Sudarshan Reddy demanded a judicial inquiry into the suicide of Srinivas and called for disciplinary action against the cops who harassed him. The former MLA also demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for the family of the deceased.
(Assistance for those having suicidal thoughts is available on Tamil Nadu’s health helpline 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050)
How caste politics corrupts democracy & creates narrow loyalties
Initially, dominant castes in UP's politics were Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Kayasthas.
BJP Review Meeting: Why did BJP’s stalwarts fall in UP? Dalit-OBC leaders opened the eyes of the party, big revelation in the review report
BJP Assessment Report: BJP’s performance in UP was disappointing in this Lok Sabha election. After the review meeting with Dalit and OBC leaders, a minister of the Yogi government has been given a big responsibility.
By: Sanjay Tripathi
BJP Assessment Report: To brainstorm on the poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, a meeting was held with the Dalit officials of the party under the leadership of BJP’s National General Secretary (Organization) BL Santosh in Uttar Pradesh. In this meeting, the issue of reservation in outsourcing jobs was raised in front of BL Santosh.
Dalit and OBC leaders told the reason for the defeat
Dalit and OBC leaders said that a major reason for the defeat is the lack of reservation in outsourcing. He said that Dalits and OBCs considered the lack of reservation in outsourcing as a big step towards ending reservation and that is why they went against the government.
Yogi government ministers Asim Arun, Gulab Devi and State General Secretary Priyanka Rawat were also present in the meeting with BL Santosh. The biggest issue for Dalits that became the reason for their defeat in this election was the lack of reservation in outsourcing jobs. All the ministers told this to the BJP National Organization General Secretary in one voice. The BJP leadership considered the lack of reservation for Dalits, OBCs and EWS in outsourcing and contractual jobs as a big issue and has asked to give a complete report on this issue soon.
Big responsibility given to Yogi government minister
Yogi government minister Asim Arun has been given the responsibility of preparing an action plan to implement reservation in outsourcing and contractual jobs. He will prepare a complete report on how to implement the roster of reservation in these outsourcing jobs and submit it to the national leadership.
The issue of not posting Dalit officers in important departments from police stations to tehsils and headquarters was also raised in front of BL Santosh. Dalit ministers and leaders said that Dalit officers, police station in-charges, tehsildars get jobs, but they are sidelined in postings, its effect was also seen in the elections.
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Bihar News: Dalit beaten to death in Patna, panic in the area, police engaged in investigation
Patna. In Kandap Gopalpur village of Gaurichak police station area of ????Patna, criminals beat a Dalit middle-aged man to death. After this news, there is an atmosphere of sensation and panic in the area. Police officials reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. Police believes that this is a case of murder and they are searching for the killers. Here, the family members say that the deceased Virendra Das was a poor laborer and he had no enmity with anyone. He also did not take drugs. The deceased’s son Pankaj Kumar and nephew Rajendra Das said that we do not have any enmity with anyone but the deep injury on the head and the wound on the forehead clearly show that he has been beaten to death.
The police officer said that the deceased was found injured in his own house and when the family called the doctor living in the neighborhood, he declared him dead. After this, the family informed the police. The police took the body into their custody and sent it to Nalanda Medical College for postmortem. The deceased has been identified as Virendra Das, a resident of Kandap Gopalpur village of Gaurichak police station area, who used to work as a laborer. It is not yet clear why Virendra Das was murdered.
The body was found near the house, the family is pleading for justice
The family of the deceased has also expressed their inability to tell the reasons for the murder and has appealed to the police administration for justice. When asked about the incident, the deceased’s son Pankaj Kumar and nephew Rajendra Das said that Virendra Das had left his house for defecation late last night, and in the morning his body was recovered a short distance from the house. The family said that Virendra Das has serious injury marks on his head. In such a situation, unknown criminals have murdered him and thrown the body.
The police is investigating, the officer said – will reveal the matter soon
The family said that Virendra Das had no enmity with anyone. DSP 2 Chinki Kumari of Patna Sadar, who was present on the spot, confirmed the murder and assured that the criminals will be identified and arrested soon. At present, the police is busy in identifying the killers and finding out the reasons behind the murder. There is chaos in the family of the deceased after the incident.
Liberation from labels
In a bid to remove caste identification in street names, filmmaker Kalpana Ambedkar is bringing about a change, one neighbourhood at a time
Archita Raghu
CHENNAI: Every colony or cheri in Tamil Nadu breathes a story. Narrow lanes in markedly Dalit settlements witness generations of discrimination and resound with footsteps of far-away walks to schools, public toilets, and hospitals, placed out of access.
Yet, even as residents move away from their isolated hamlet’s boundaries or have long left these spaces, the tag ‘colony’ continues to shadow them. “People would ask us ‘colony kaaran ah?’ and the tone changes. Only those who experience it will understand the way people see the name and address. Instantly, insecurity springs within us. No matter how much we have studied or what we have done, or left, caste follows us like this,” explains city-based filmmaker Kalpana Ambedkar, the first female graduate from her town in Erode’s Sathyamangalam.
From caste-coloured ribbons and flags, to ‘untouchability’ walls, the echoes of caste have travelled through history and continue to persist. A walk around any city or town in Tamil Nadu would yield a collection of caste names: Thevar Street, Nair Mess or Vanniyar Theru. A glance at Chennai’s blue area boards reveals more than just neat lettering: from Semmencheri to Kasimedu, names of neighbourhoods have histories, revealing caste statuses and ‘tags’ of discrimination follow.
This occurs despite the social justice movement, reformer Periyar’s efforts to abolish caste surnames and then-chief minister MG Ramachandran’s order to remove caste from street names. Recently, the Kerala government ordered the abolition of the term ‘colony’ to describe settlements of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities in official records. According to a report by The Wire, former Minister K Radhakrishnan said, “‘Colony’ is a term coined by oppressors and linked to slavery. Residents can suggest alternate names; generic names derived from their suggestions should be used and places should not be named after people.”
Growing up, Kalpana recalls the ooru and colony divide being stark. “Our town, Harijan Colony, was surrounded by Gounders, Chettiars and other dominant caste communities. The Arunthathiyar community used to serve as bonded labourers to them. My thatha and paati were like that. The only thing the ooru wants from us is our labour,” she explains.
As a child, she recalls markers of caste discrimination — tea served in coconut shells, elders in her village referred to without respect (va da, po da) or by their names, the two-tumbler system, and the dire lack of education and opportunities. In an effort to uproot discrimination and change the odds, a first step lay in changing the names of their areas.
Their hamlet of 77 Dalit families was termed Harijan Colony in official records, and Kalpana wondered how this tag originated. Mails, cherished graduating certificates, and crinkled ration or identity cards were addressed to this area.
As Hugo Gorringe writes in his research paper, Out of the Cheris: Dalits Contesting and Creating Public Space in Tamil Nadu, “the cheri, government constructed colony or urban estate similarly serve to identify and marginalise Dalits…Untouchability, Ambedkar insisted, ‘is a case of territorial segregation’.”
What’s in a name?
Every colony or cheri in Tamil Nadu breathes a story. Kalpana’s colony has several and one among the many is how the filmmaker and five other youngsters changed their area’s history. They reclaimed it by picking a name of their choice.
“Behind names, there is a lot of caste politics. We need to see each other as humans and see people as people. In all regions, caste has created hierarchies and created this politics. We need to change the minds of people. And the first step is changing the name,” underlines the filmmaker.
In 2018, after hearing a child being asked if he was a ‘colony paiyyan’, Kalpana and other youngsters Pandian, Vengayan, Jeeva, Nandakumar, Jothi, and Lokesh held a meeting, deciding an address change was due. “If someone from the colony searches for work, (potential employers see this address) and does not give jobs. We were losing out because the caste tag was attached to our addresses. It is not to hide caste but it is for respect,” she says.
Amid the lush harvests and Pongal festivities the next year, the group and other volunteers collected signatures from residents on this move. Despite setbacks and mild disagreements, they managed to collect 1,000 signatures and settled on the name ‘Periyar Nagar.’
Following two signature campaigns, applications, and several petitions at the panchayat’s office, district Collectorate, and CM’s cell, they managed to get approval to change the name of their area from Harijan Colony. While the panchayat head or party MLAs did not attend, Kalpana says, the community pitched in and they put up the board for Periyar Nagar.
On September 17, 2021, under the banner bearing photos of Thanthai Periyar and Dr BR Ambedkar, their hamlet was reverberating with upbeat drumbeats of a parai, speeches, and chattering. A green board was put up, with careful white printed letters: Periyar Nagar. This was a moment that filmmakers had waited for. A large banner, quoting the revolutionary, pointed out “The ambition of life is to serve society.”
While the name is yet to be notified in the gazette, visitors are greeted by this green board and new ID cards proudly carry their area name. This move inspired Kalpana’s friend Anusuya to change her area’s name from colony to Indira Nagar in Ariyalur. “Lots of Anusuyas must exist and maybe here, they don’t accept this name, but in the future, they will accept the name ‘Periyar Nagar’ in. There will be no other way,” says Kalpana.
Every colony or cheri in Tamil Nadu breathes a story. But look closer, the Kalpanas and Anusuyas of the world are trying to narrate their own histories and change spaces for the better.
Courtesy : TNIE
Of caste system in UP politics & narrow loyalties it spawns
The caste system has played a decisive role in the complex social structure of India since ancient times. In ancient and medieval society, it played a decisive role in the social and economic system. In modern times, it weakened due to many reasons but changed itself according to the new challenges. In a democratic system where an equal socio-economic and political system was implemented for all citizens, how did the caste system make itself relevant?
After independence, democracy was conceived in India with the objective of eliminating all types of social inequalities and creating a society based on equality. Traditionally, Indian society was based on the caste system. The establishment of British rule in India weakened the basis of the caste system and democracy practically eliminated inequalities based on caste. However, the post-independence politics in UP offered a new opportunity to various castes and they started organising themselves, first on a regional basis and then across the state.
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Initially, dominant castes in UP’s politics were Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Kayasthas. Thereafter, there was a gradual change in the politics of the state and first backward and later Dalit castes became politically organized. From the beginning, the upper castes and economically prosperous castes have dominated the politics of the state.
After independence, the Jajmani system and the Zamindari system were abolished and many new schemes and programmes were launched. With improvement in the education system, changes in the agricultural system, development in irrigation facilities, and better connectivity with urban centres, the economic condition of the village changed drastically.
Backward castes got maximum benefits from the Green Revolution, land reforms, rural development schemes, decentralisation of power and adult franchise, and the economic dominance of these castes increased. Due to their large numbers, the backward castes have become politically important in the new situation. The backward castes have given maximum political importance to caste loyalties.
A new leadership developed due to democracy in UP. The power, administrative protection and economic opportunities provided by the new leadership made the castes effective in politics. Involvement of caste in politics had two consequences – first, the caste system provided the leadership with a structural and ideological basis for political mobilization and secondly, the leadership was forced to give importance to local castes and organise the castes for economic and political purposes.
Backward classes to the fore
The importance of backward castes in UP’s politics increased rapidly between 1950 and 1977, although upper castes still dominated political institutions. By 1977, backward castes got more mobilized in the politics of the state and the election result started getting determined by the caste factor.
Political parties started emphasizing on caste alliances. Each political party had its own social base and castes joined the parties on the basis of their interests. For the first time in 1967, backward classes played an important role in forming a coalition government.
During this time, backward castes became increasingly politicised and the political dominance of the traditionally dominant forward castes came under threat. In 1977, a non-Congress government was formed in the state, which was a clear indication of the change in society and politics. Those castes which till now had not been able to establish their strong identity, now came forward openly. The plan of 15% reservation for backward classes as per the report of Chhedilal Sathi Commission in 1977 rapidly mobilized the backward classes politically.
Upper castes united against the reservation scheme and now the struggle for political supremacy began among the castes. In the rural areas of UP, the peasant castes of Jat, Yadav, Kurmi and Kushwaha became increasingly strong. These backward classes benefited greatly from the Green Revolution and they developed mutual brotherhood and became politically mobilized under the leadership of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
The poor and landless castes joined forces with the dominant castes. In the rural areas of UP, the conflict between landless castes and land-rich castes is not economic but mainly political. Castes try to gain political control on the basis of common interests in the group. Social movements also played an important role in making backward castes important in politics. Ram Manohar Lohia gave the slogan ‘Backwards should get 60 out of 100’ and other backward caste leaders gave the slogan ‘Satta Ajgar Ki’, where AJGAR stands for Ahir (Yadav), Jat, Gurjar and Rajput, all with strong brawn power.
Social organizations of backward castes were formed and leaders like Shivdayal Singh Chaurasia and Swami Sachchidanand, Ramcharan Lal Nishad organized the backward classes through Adi Hindu Sabha. On December 5 1989, when Mulayam Singh Yadav became the chief minister of UP for the first time, it was not only the fall of the dominance of upper castes under the leadership of Congress, but the start of the political expression of backward castes’ aspirations. After 1989, the backward classes had stronger control over the politics of UP. Every political party started considering the support of backward classes as essential to gain power.
Rise of dalit politics
From 1950 to 1990, Dalit politics went through many phases. Dalits got reservation in government jobs and political institutions. Dalit castes benefited from welfare programs. The economic uplift of Dalit castes made them politically empowered. There were three distinct phases of Dalit politics. First, from 1956 to 1969, Dalits compromised with the Congress and formed their own party called Republican Party of India.
Then, till 1977, Dalits supported Congress because they benefited from government schemes. And third, since the beginning of the 1980s the Dalit movement has become more political than social. In the third phase, the movement moved forward through a party and ideology that is radical and critical of Hinduism. After independence, no major anti-caste movement took place in UP and the Dalits did not get any benefit from land reforms as they were landless.
Economic backwardness and oppression of Dalits gave rise to various extremist organisations. Agra Dalit Caste Federation was established in 1944 and Republican Party was formed in 1958. In 1978, Kanshiram started BAMCEF, an organization of government employees. Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti (DS4) was established in 1981 as a social movement. The Bahujan Samaj Party was formed in 1984 as a political expression of the social struggle movement. The BSP started polarization against upper castes to capture political power.
The party began to grow in strength by criticizing Gandhi and the Congress. It started a movement for self-respect, freedom, equality, casteism and against injustice and exploitation in order to bring social awareness among the backward and Dalits. In 1993, the party formed an alliance with the backward class party Samajwadi Party. Although it formed govt in UP, the alliance couldn’t last long. The party rapidly increased its political power and made Dalits a significant political force. Dalit political movement ended the political and social dominance of the socially empowered castes. Now, the Dalit castes became empowered through political polarization.
Conclusion
It is evident from the functioning of the political institutions of Uttar Pradesh that they are greatly influenced by the caste system which, however, is a big obstacle on the path to their progressive evolution. Due to this, the principles of justice, capacity and fraternity which ensure the unity and integrity of the nation are often violated. As one caste gets pitted against the other, it corrupts the democratic system by promoting narrow loyalties.
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5 most beautiful Buddhist temples to visit in Asia
TIMESOFINDIA.COM/ Updated : Jul 8, 2024, 14:17 IST
Synopsis
Discover the beauty and spiritual significance of five remarkable Buddhist temples in Asia. From the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar to the Borobudur in Indonesia, each temple showcases unique architectural styles and cultural heritage
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Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar
Located in Yangon, Myanmar, the Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the country. Its towering stupa is covered in gold leaf, adorned with diamonds and other precious stones, and topped with a gem-encrusted spire. The pagoda complex is a magnificent sight, especially at sunset when the golden spire glows against the evening sky.
Borobudur, Indonesia
Borobudur, situated near Yogyakarta on the island of Java, is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Built in the 9th century, this UNESCO World Heritage site comprises nine stacked platforms adorned with over 2,500 relief panels and 500 Buddha statues. The temple's design, resembling a mandala when viewed from above, reflects Buddhist cosmology and teachings.
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Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, is a contemporary Buddhist temple known for its dazzling white facade adorned with mirrored glass mosaics. Designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple's architecture blends traditional Buddhist elements with modern interpretations. Inside, murals depict scenes of Buddhist teachings alongside contemporary figures like superheroes and movie stars.
Todai-ji, Japan
These Buddhist temples in Asia not only showcase architectural brilliance but also embody spiritual devotion, cultural heritage, and the profound teachings of Buddhism. Visiting these temples offers a glimpse into the region's rich history and the enduring legacy of Buddhist art and philosophy.
CLAT 2025 notification out; application begins on July 15, exam on December 1
CLAT 2025: As per the official schedule, the online application process for CLAT 2025 will begin on July 15 and conclude on October 15.
CLAT 2025 will be held on December 1 from 2 to 4 pm (2 to 4:40 pm for PwD candidates). (Representative image/ Source: Unsplash)As per the official schedule, the online application process for CLAT 2025 will begin on July 15 and conclude on October 15. The exam will be held on December 1 from 2 to 4 pm (2 to 4:40 pm for PwD candidates).
CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria
For the under-graduate programme (five year integrated law degree) are:
– Candidates are required to have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination with:
-45% marks or its equivalent grade
-40% marks or equivalent for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
— Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination in March, April 2025 are also eligible to apply.
For the post-graduate programme (one year LLM degree):
–Candidates must have an LLB degree or an equivalent examination with:
– 45% marks or its equivalent grade
– 40% marks or equivalent for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
— Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in April, May 2025 are also eligible to apply.
The application fee for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is Rs 4,000 (for general category), and Rs 3,500 for SC, ST, PwD and BPL candidates.
