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25.03.2026.

As of late March 2026, the following news and developments concerning Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Dalits, Adivasis, Buddhists, and Ambedkarite movements are making headlines across India.

⚖️ National & Supreme Court News

The most significant legal development in March 2026 involves the clarification of SC status eligibility:

 * Supreme Court Ruling on SC Status (March 24, 2026): The Supreme Court ruled that SC status is strictly limited to individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism.

   * The Verdict: A bench of Justices P.K. Mishra and Manmohan held that conversion to any other religion (like Christianity or Islam) results in the "immediate and complete loss" of Scheduled Caste status.

   * Impact: Converts are ineligible for benefits under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. However, the Court clarified that Scheduled Tribe (ST) status is not religion-based and is generally retained regardless of faith.

 * Uniform Civil Code (UCC): On March 24, 2026, the Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill, following Uttarakhand's lead. Concerns remain regarding its impact on Adivasi customary laws.

🗺️ State-Wise News & Ambedkarite Movements

Tamil Nadu (தமிழ்நாடு)

 * Election Eligibility: Following the Supreme Court ruling, a PIL was filed in the Madras High Court (April 2, 2026) seeking to prevent individuals who have converted to non-specified religions from contesting in SC-reserved constituencies for the upcoming 2026 elections.

 * Dalit History Month: Preparations are underway for April (Dalit History Month), with various Ambedkarite organizations planning rallies and educational seminars across Chennai and Madurai.

Jharkhand & Central India (Adivasi News)

 * Forest Rights: Ongoing debates regarding the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) continue to be a focal point for Adivasi activists in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

 * Political Reaction: Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren welcomed the SC verdict on religious conversion, framing it as a move to protect the cultural identity of indigenous communities.

Maharashtra & Delhi (Buddhist/Ambedkarite News)

 * Sewer Deaths Protests: The Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) held protests at Jantar Mantar (March 26, 2026), alleging the "systematic erasure" of Dalit lives by manipulating data related to manual scavenging deaths.

 * Academic Discourse: Student groups like BAPSA (Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students' Association) at JNU are actively protesting remarks made by university officials regarding Dalit identity.

🔗 Key News Portals (Statewise & Multi-Language)

For real-time updates in your preferred languages, the following portals are the primary sources for Dalit/Adivasi/Ambedkarite news:

| Portal Name | Languages | Focus | Link |

|---|---|---|---|

| The Mooknayak | English, Hindi (हिन्दी) | National Dalit & Adivasi News | Link |

| Round Table India | English | Ambedkarite scholarship & Current Affairs | Link |

| Dalit Dastak | Hindi (हिन्दी) | Rural news and Ambedkarite politics | Link |

| Velicham TV | Tamil (தமிழ்) | News relevant to Dalit communities in TN | Link |

| Dalit Camera | Multilingual | Ground-level video reporting | Link |

| TwoCircles.net | English, Hindi | Marginalized communities & Social Justice | Link |

Quick Summary in Languages Requested:

 * Hindi: सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने 24 मार्च 2026 को फैसला सुनाया कि अनुसूचित जाति (SC) का दर्जा केवल हिंदू, सिख और बौद्ध धर्म मानने वालों के लिए है। ईसाई या इस्लाम में धर्म परिवर्तन पर यह दर्जा समाप्त हो जाएगा।

 * Tamil: மார்ச் 24, 2026 அன்று உச்சநீதிமன்றம் வழங்கிய தீர்ப்பின்படி, இந்து, சீக்கியர் அல்லது பௌத்த மதத்தைப் பின்பற்றுபவர்கள் மட்டுமே பட்டியலிடப்பட்ட சாதி (SC) அந்தஸ்தைப் பெற முடியும். இதர மதங்களுக்கு மாறினால் அந்த அந்தஸ்து ரத்தாகும்.