17.02.2026.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 snapshot of recent India news on Dalits, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Buddhists, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar-related issues around 17 February 2026 — based on verified reports and developments:

๐Ÿ”ด Karnataka

  • A newlywed Dalit couple was denied entry into a temple in Turuvekere (Tumakuru district) after a man pretended to be possessed and shouted caste-based exclusion. An FIR under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was registered; one person arrested.
  • State Home Minister confirmed there’s no current discussion on appointing a Dalit Chief Minister, despite suggestions from some leaders.

๐ŸŸก Punjab

  • The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has sought a detailed report on a disturbing incident where a mentally challenged Dalit youth was allegedly forced into an act of bestiality with a dog in Phillaur.
  • A Dalit assistant professor at Punjab University accused colleagues and authorities of long-term caste-based discrimination and delayed promotion.

๐Ÿ”ต Uttar Pradesh

  • In Aligarh district, a government school teacher allegedly assaulted a 10-year-old Dalit girl for refusing to clean toilets, and threatened to remove her from school; inquiry underway.
  • Gen. news reports earlier highlighted Anganwadi caste dispute resolution where children returned to eat food cooked by a Dalit worker after local tensions.

๐ŸŸ  Gujarat / Odisha

  • Electricity and water supply cuts in a Balangir village (Odisha) have sparked casteism allegations, with residents claiming basic utilities were withheld as social exclusion.
  • Earlier reports (not this week but relevant context) showed hundreds of Dalits and ST families embracing Buddhism in Gujarat at Ambedkar Jayanti events (recent trend).

๐ŸŸข Gujarat / Maharashtra / National Context

  • A recent political demand (Uttar Pradesh/other states) signals Dalit-centric parties gearing up ahead of 2027 elections, focusing on Ambedkarite identity and community mobilisation.

๐Ÿง‘‍⚖️ Legal & Policy Developments

• Allahabad High Court clarified that Scheduled Caste caste status does not change on marriage (e.g., into General Category) — caste remains birth-based, keeping SC entitlements intact.

• The Supreme Court recently sought a report on implementing its SC/ST sub-classification decision to ensure equitable reservation distribution among sub-groups within SCs and STs (nationwide legal context).

• A Supreme Court stay on UGC Equity Regulations sparked protests among SC/ST/OBC students over caste discrimination in higher education.

• Political leaders in Delhi alleged reduction in SC/ST scholarships and employment support, calling it neglect of Dalit development.

๐Ÿ“Œ Buddhist & Ambedkar Context (Background & Legacy)

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led the historic mass conversion of Dalits to Buddhism at Deekshabhoomi on 14 October 1956 — a defining moment in the Dalit Buddhist movement and rejection of caste oppression.

• Each year, Dhammachakra Pravartan Din is celebrated by Ambedkarite Buddhists nationwide, marking social liberation through Buddhism and caste equality principles.

• Events and conversions in places like Gujarat and Maharashtra reflect ongoing revival of Ambedkarite Buddhism among Dalit and tribal communities.

๐Ÿง  Historical Note

Dr. Ambedkar’s life, including the Mahad Satyagraha (1927) and the Poona Pact (1932), remain cornerstones of the struggle for Dalit rights and constitutional safeguards in India.


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