12.02.2026.Untouchability News.(News of Dalits,Adivasi,atrocity,buddhist,Dr Ambedkar,Employement,Education news details from various sources)by Sivaji.Ayyayiram UTNews.9444917060


Here’s a **state-wise and thematic summary of latest Dalit/SC/ST, Ambedkar/Buddhist, and atrocity-related news relevant to 12 February 2026 (and around this date in India):

๐Ÿ”ฅ Latest Dalit/SC/ST Atrocity News (12 Feb 2026)

๐Ÿ“ 1. Uttar Pradesh (Agra area)

• A government teacher allegedly assaulted a 10-year-old Dalit girl after she refused to clean a toilet at school and threatened to strike her name off the rolls — a serious caste discrimination/atrocity complaint. Police and education officials have initiated inquiries and could file a case once formal complaints are registered.

๐Ÿ“ 2. Karnataka (Tumakuru district)

• A Dalit married couple was allegedly driven out of a village temple by a man claiming divine possession. Police have booked the accused and supporters under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

๐Ÿ“ 3. Gujarat (Ahmedabad – Ranip)

• A 25-year-old Dalit man was attacked and slashed on the neck in a caste-based altercation. The police registered an FIR also including charges under the SC/ST Act against six accused.

๐Ÿ“Š Context: Atrocities and Caste Violence Across India

• Official government data shows that crimes and atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes remain widespread, and many states repeatedly report high numbers of such cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Enforcement gaps and delays in justice are commonly noted challenges.

• Dalits continue to experience discrimination in daily life, including segregation, social exclusion, denial of services, forced labour, and violent attacks, particularly in rural areas and caste-divided societies.

๐Ÿ“ Buddhist & Ambedkar-Related News

๐Ÿ•‰️ 1. Buddhist Community and Conversions

• There is a continuing trend of Dalits converting to Buddhism in several regions (notably in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), driven by desires for social dignity, escape from caste oppression, and spiritual liberation — echoing the historic Nagpur conversion led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi.

✝️ 2. Religious Leadership & Conversion Law Debate

• India’s Catholic bishops recently elected their first Dalit president and called for revisiting anti-conversion laws, arguing such laws are sometimes misused to harass interfaith couples and socially disadvantaged groups.

๐ŸŒ 3. Buddhist Cultural Development

• A new Mahabodhi Society meditation and Dhamma centre was inaugurated at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam — highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen Buddhist cultural and spiritual presence.

๐Ÿ“Œ Important Background: Key Concepts & Trends

๐Ÿ“ SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

This central law aims to protect Dalits and STs against caste-based discrimination, violence, social exclusion, and humiliation. It criminalises numerous acts — including verbal abuse, physical assault, economic exploitation, forced labour, temple denial, and discriminatory restrictions.

๐Ÿ“ Caste Violence Persisting

Historical and ongoing caste violence — from segregated temple entries to physical attacks — continues to affect Dalit communities, despite constitutional equality guarantees. Many activist groups report that systemic issues persist, with under-reporting and delays in prosecutions.

๐Ÿ“ Buddhism and Dalit Identity

Ambedkar’s decision to embrace Buddhism in 1956 remains a symbolic and real cause for many Dalits today — signifying rejection of caste oppression and affirmation of equality, rationality, and dignity.


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