02.03.2026.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 latest news summary (around 02 March 2026 period) related to Dalits, Adivasis (ST), Ambedkar movement, Buddhism, atrocities, and SC/ST employment in India. I grouped it state-wise with source links for easier reading.
๐ฐ India News (Dalits, Adivasis, SC/ST) – Early 2026
1️⃣ Tamil Nadu
⚖️ Dalit custodial death protest – Madurai region
- A 26-year-old Dalit youth (Akash) died after alleged police custodial violence.
- His death triggered protests and a highway blockade near Manamadurai.
- The Madras High Court urged protesters to withdraw the blockade and pursue legal action.
⚠️ Demand to declare “atrocity-prone districts”
- NGO Evidence urged the Tamil Nadu government to mark 8 districts as SC/ST atrocity-prone zones:
- Madurai
- Tirunelveli
- Thoothukudi
- Sivaganga
- Pudukottai
- Ramanathapuram
- Theni
- Thanjavur
- The demand followed violent caste attacks in Tirunelveli district.
2️⃣ Madhya Pradesh
⚖️ Dalit girl death – CBI probe ordered
- The Supreme Court ordered a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of a 20-year-old Dalit woman in Sagar district.
- The case is linked to a 2019 sexual assault complaint against powerful individuals.
- Several witnesses have reportedly faced threats and violence.
3️⃣ Karnataka
✊ Campaign for “atrocity-free districts”
- In Mandya, government officials and activists held a seminar at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Bhavan.
- Leaders said the district reports around 50 SC/ST atrocity cases annually.
- Authorities urged stronger implementation of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
4️⃣ National Level – Employment & Reservation
⚖️ Supreme Court ruling on government jobs
- The Supreme Court clarified that SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can also get general-category government jobs if they score above the general cutoff marks.
- “Open category posts” are available to all candidates purely on merit.
๐ Reservation in government jobs
- In central government recruitment:
- SC reservation: about 15%
- ST reservation: about 7.5%
5️⃣ Employment News (Govt / PSU)
๐ฎ๐ณ Tamil Nadu / Central PSU
Recent job notifications relevant for SC/ST candidates:
- Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) – Apprentice recruitment
- NLC India Limited (Neyveli) – PSU vacancies
- Reserve Bank of India – Chennai – Assistant posts
- Bank of Baroda / Punjab National Bank – apprentice recruitment
- Tamil Nadu Postal Circle – thousands of GDS vacancies
- UPSC Civil Services Exam 2026 recruitment cycle
These jobs follow the SC/ST reservation system under government recruitment rules.
6️⃣ Ambedkar Movement & Buddhism (Context)
- The Ambedkarite movement continues to inspire struggles for equality and social justice across India.
- Studies show that many Dalits who converted to Buddhism after the teachings of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar experienced improvements in literacy and social well-being.
✅ Summary (Early 2026 trend)
- Continued caste-based violence cases reported in several states.
- Growing calls for stronger enforcement of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
- Courts intervening in major cases involving Dalit victims.
- Government and PSU job opportunities with reservation still expanding.
- Ambedkarite and Buddhist movements continue influencing social justice activism.
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