15.02.2026.Untouchability News.(News of Dalits,Adivasi,atrocity,buddhist,Dr Ambedkar,Employement,Education news details from various sources)by Sivaji.Ayyayiram UTNews.9444917060


Here is a summary of recent news and developments in India (primarily from early to mid-February 2026) related to **Dalits (Scheduled Castes - SC)**, **Scheduled Tribes (ST)**, **Adivasis**, **Buddhists**, and **Dr. B.R. Ambedkar**. The information draws from reports on atrocities, legal rulings, policy/budget allocations, social incidents, and Ambedkar-related events. Note that comprehensive state-wise data for February 2026 is limited in public sources, as official crime statistics (e.g., NCRB) are typically annual and lag behind. Many incidents involve the **SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act**.

### Key Legal and Atrocities-Related Developments
- **Allahabad High Court Ruling (Uttar Pradesh)**: The court clarified that caste is determined by birth and does not change through inter-caste marriage or religious conversion. This arose in a case under the SC/ST Act involving an SC woman who faced casteist abuse and assault after marrying outside her community. The ruling upheld proceedings against the accused, emphasizing the Act's role in preventing caste-based discrimination.

- **Supreme Court on Andhra Pradesh Case**: The Supreme Court criticized Andhra Pradesh police for alleged collusion with power in a 2022 murder case involving YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar (prime accused in the killing of a Dalit former driver). The case includes SC/ST Act charges. The Court ordered the trial to conclude by November 30, 2026, highlighting a "nexus between police and power."

- **Madras High Court (Tamil Nadu)**: The court ruled that denying burial access to Scheduled Caste members violates Article 17 of the Constitution (abolishing untouchability) and attracts penalties under the SC/ST Act.

- **Karnataka Temple Entry Incident (Tumakuru District)**: A newlywed Dalit couple was denied entry to a temple, leading to an FIR under the SC/ST Act against several individuals (one arrested). This reflects ongoing caste-based exclusion in religious spaces.

### Budget and Policy Highlights
- **Union Budget 2026-27 and Dalits/Adivasis**: Discussions and press releases (e.g., from NCDHR) focused on how the budget addresses Dalits and Adivasis in the "Viksit Bharat" vision, including allocations for SC/ST welfare.

- **Uttar Pradesh State Budget**: The UP government allocated ₹500 crore for renovating statues and sites of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, and Maharishi Valmiki, sparking debates on cultural heritage vs. other priorities.

- **Private Universities and Reservations**: Ambedkarite, Buddhist, and Bahujan groups issued statements urging enforcement of reservations in private higher education, citing under-representation of SC/ST/OBC students.

### Social and Conversion-Related Incidents
- Ongoing Dalit conversions to Buddhism continue in states like Gujarat (e.g., recent small-scale events in Surat and Ahmedabad), inspired by Ambedkar's 1956 mass conversion for dignity and equality away from caste oppression.

- Reports highlight persistent caste-based violence and discrimination, with calls to address systemic issues beyond individual cases.

### Ambedkar-Related News
- **Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (New Delhi)**: A souvenir shop was inaugurated in February 2026.
- Ambedkar's legacy was invoked in discussions on caste hierarchy, Buddhism's role in social reform, and critiques of selective interpretations of his life (e.g., focusing on his conversion while ignoring his views on Hinduism).

No major new large-scale atrocities clusters were reported specifically in February 2026 across states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, or Bihar (which historically report high SC/ST cases). However, isolated incidents (e.g., temple denial, abuse) persist, often invoking the SC/ST Act.

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