News for 'dalit protest'

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Denied ticket, BJP MP Udit Raj joins Congress

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The BJP had replaced Raj from the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency with Punjabi Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans.

Siddique Kappan's bail plea: SC seeks UP govt's response

Siddique Kappan's bail plea: SC seeks UP govt's response

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat fixed the plea for final disposal on September 9.

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Scrap agri bills: Farmer leader writes to PM in blood

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The letter by Singh, who is camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida along with his faction members since December 2, came as protestors marked the birth anniversary of former prime minister and farmers' leader Chaudhary Charan Singh.

'Mumbai Rises to Save Democracy'

'Mumbai Rises to Save Democracy'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'The State has played with their lives. Arsenal proved the machines were hacked and false evidence implanted with false files and letters.'

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Won't build any more monuments if elected: Mayawati

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

But she added that her government will be open to erecting memorials to honour leaders from 'other communities' and keep their religious sentiments in mind.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action. Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.

Ahead of joining Congress Kanhaiya removes his AC unit from CPI office

Ahead of joining Congress Kanhaiya removes his AC unit from CPI office

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

With Kanhaiya Kumar likely to join the Congress party on Tuesday, CPI Bihar state secretary Ram Naresh Pandey on Tuesday confirmed that some days ago Kanhaiya had taken out the AC installed by him in the CPI's state office in Patna.

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Delhi's Chilla border reopens after one farmers' group ends stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

BKU (Bhanu) president Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh told reporters he was deeply pained by whatever happened during the tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Overseas members send PFI funds for radical acts: ED

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The persons nabbed have been identified as Perwez Ahmed, Mohd Ilias and Abdul Muqeet (arrested from Delhi) and Shafeeque Payeth who was taken into custody by the ED from Kerala.

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Remains of Delhi rape victim cremated: Police

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The cremation of the remaining human tissue and feet of the Dalit girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in southwest Delhi's Old Nangal area, was conducted on Wednesday by her parents, police said.

'BJP hasn't given up its Brahminical vision for India'

'BJP hasn't given up its Brahminical vision for India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'The Constitution, which talks about democracy and equality, is something that will be applied in this country, and not Manusmriti in which the RSS believes.'

The moustache is a poll issue in Gujarat

The moustache is a poll issue in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The moustache protest is the latest blot on the face of a nation that has failed to ensure even the safety of the Dalit community, says Veenu Sandhu.

Amarinder meets Amit Shah amid speculations, says discussed farm laws

Amarinder meets Amit Shah amid speculations, says discussed farm laws

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, raising speculation over his future plans ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prime minister said he was expecting members of the House to show enthusiasm by thumping their desks as a large number of those from the Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and OBC communities as well as sons of farmers and those from economically backward and rural backgrounds have become ministers in the recent rejig.

'What enables police violence?'

'What enables police violence?'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'Why potentially anybody, not only Muslims and Dalits, can be subjected to custodial death?'

Yogi says those harming women will face 'total destruction'

Yogi says those harming women will face 'total destruction'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking to the Twitter on Friday, Adityanath said, 'Total destruction of those who even think of harming the self-respect of women in UP is inevitable.' 'They will get such a punishment that will set an example for future. The UP government is committed to the safety and development of mothers and daughters,' he said, adding that this is his government's 'resolve and promise'.

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party president accused his Congress counterpart Rahul Gandhi of "inciting hatred" in society with his "lie" that the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has been revoked.

Kejriwal asks all communities to unite against BJP

Kejriwal asks all communities to unite against BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Arvind Kejriwal exhorted all community members to unite in the fight against Gujarat BJP's "oppressive" regime.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

'BJP is using Kovind only as a symbol'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'The BJP will never do anything substantial to empower Dalits.'

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Congress on Monday described as a "blot on democracy" the suspension of its four MPs for the rest of the monsoon session for disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha, alleging the government was trying to "intimidate" the party but it would not be cowed down.

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Minister Jayant Patil said the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government favoured granting relief to those who were falsely implicated.

Two weeks after protests, classes resume at Hyderabad University

Two weeks after protests, classes resume at Hyderabad University

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Faculty members are also continuing in the administrative position.

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He challenged the Congress to select someone 'capable' as its president, who did not belong to 'that one family'.

After 40 days of protests, FTII students seek Rahul Gandhi's help

After 40 days of protests, FTII students seek Rahul Gandhi's help

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

They also approached Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and Janata Dal-United leader K C Tyagi.

'Jail was like a pathashala'

'Jail was like a pathashala'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'It taught me how to be resilient, how to be strong and how to be courageous.'

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Channi's brief stint as CM ends in humiliating setback

Channi's brief stint as CM ends in humiliating setback

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Congress fielded Channi from two seats -- Chamkaur Sahib in Rupnagar and Bhadaur in Barnala, a move which showed how much the Congress was banking on him. He lost both, and the party received a drubbing from the AAP.

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Haryana 'incident is a manifestation of a far greater malady -- mobocracy -- that continues to afflict our society,' says Vivek Gumaste.

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'Change was very much needed for the Congress to win the 2022 assembly elections.'

SIT in Hathras village, records family's statement

SIT in Hathras village, records family's statement

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

On the basis of SIT's first report, UP CM has already suspended the Hathras SP, DSP and some other police officers.

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Whenever Dalits have agitated on the streets, the government has blamed Naxalites.'

Don't be on wrong side of history: Farmers to panel members

Don't be on wrong side of history: Farmers to panel members

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'Mann's decision is a welcome move. The other three members of the panel, who have shown pro-new farm laws stance should also follow Mann's suit'

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The protest by Dalits against the demolition of a Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad area of Delhi turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving several people, including policemen, injured.

Amarinder Singh: 0 Sidhu: 1

Amarinder Singh: 0 Sidhu: 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

There's no doubt that now Captain Singh has no choice: A succession plan has been forced on him. He can sulk, or he can fight back. But the playing field is no longer as level as it was.

How life in Mumbai was brought to a halt

How life in Mumbai was brought to a halt

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Mumbaikars searched for ways to get out of the many traffic snarls, reports Rediff.com's Hemant Waje who was caught in the traffic blockade for hours during Wednesday's Maharashtra bandh.

No media, politicians allowed in Hathras victim's village pending probe

No media, politicians allowed in Hathras victim's village pending probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Meanwhile, a boy who claimed to be a relative of the deceased woman, alleged their family's phones have been confiscated and their outdoor movements confined.

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Why was he quizzed for 14 days?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

He is neither a victim of the violence that broke out at Bhima Koregaon on January 1, 2018 nor an eye-witness to it. Yet, Bhimrao Bansod testified for a full 14 days before the judicial commission of inquiry set up to inquire into the violence.