05.03.2026.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 state-wise compilation of important news (around 05 March 2026) related to Dalits, Adivasis (ST), Scheduled Castes, Ambedkar movement, Buddhism, atrocities, and related issues, with newspaper sources and links.
๐ฐ India News (Dalits / Adivasis / SC-ST / Ambedkar Movement)
Date focus: around 05 March 2026
1️⃣ Tamil Nadu
1. Custodial death of Dalit youth – Sivaganga
- A 26-year-old Dalit man (Aakash) died after alleged police torture in Sivaganga district.
- The case has been transferred to CB-CID investigation after protests and court intervention.
- The family demanded murder charges under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Newspaper: Times of India
Link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/sivaganga-dalit-man-custodial-death-case-transferred-to-cb-cid/articleshow/129350740.cms
2. Protest over Dalit youth death
- The death led to highway blockades and protests in Madurai-Rameswaram road.
- The Madras High Court asked protesters to disperse and seek justice through legal channels.
3. Dalit discrimination in marriage hall – Erode
- A marriage hall owner allegedly refused to rent his hall to a Dalit family for a wedding.
- Police booked him under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
4. Tamil Nadu: Atrocity-prone districts demand
An NGO study urged the government to declare these districts “atrocity-prone zones” due to frequent caste violence:
- Madurai
- Tirunelveli
- Thoothukudi
- Sivaganga
- Pudukottai
- Ramanathapuram
- Theni
- Thanjavur
The NGO also demanded compensation and stronger enforcement of the SC/ST Act.
2️⃣ Madhya Pradesh
Dalit woman death case – CBI probe
- The Supreme Court ordered a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of a Dalit woman linked to a sexual assault case.
- Witnesses and family members say they face threats and demand police protection.
Newspaper: Times of India
3️⃣ Rajasthan
Tribal protest against government
- Adivasi and OBC groups called for a boycott of the Chief Minister’s visit to Baneshwar Dham.
- Demands include:
- Increased tribal reservation (45% → 65%)
- National monument status for Mangarh Dham
- Protection of tribal rights.
Newspaper: Times of India
4️⃣ National Situation (Background Data)
- India records tens of thousands of SC/ST atrocity cases every year, showing persistent caste discrimination despite legal protections.
5️⃣ Ambedkar Movement / Buddhism (Recent Discussions)
Recent debates in Ambedkarite circles include:
- Budget allocations for Dalit welfare criticised as insufficient.
- Calls for higher compensation under the SC/ST Atrocities Act.
- Continued mobilization of Ambedkarite organizations and student groups demanding social equality and representation.
6️⃣ Employment News (SC/ST – Govt / PSU)
Recent policy discussions include:
- Calls for stronger implementation of SC/ST reservation in government recruitment.
- Activists demanding extension of reservation to private sector employment.
(No major PSU recruitment specifically for SC/ST was reported in the same week, but many regular central/state recruitment notifications continue to carry reservation quotas.)
✅ Summary (March 2026 trend):
- Custodial death and caste violence remain major issues.
- Discrimination cases continue in Tamil Nadu and other states.
- Tribal groups demanding higher reservation and rights.
- Ambedkarite organizations pushing for stronger implementation of social justice laws.
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