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Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

He met the chief minister twice but was scolded and forced to leave, Chhotelal said.

Married to a Dalit, BJP MLA's daughter claims threat to life from dad

Married to a Dalit, BJP MLA's daughter claims threat to life from dad

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Sakshi Misra, 23, who is the daughter of Rajesh Misra, the MLA from Bithari Chainpur in Bareilly district, uploaded a video on social media on Wednesday and informed about her wedding to Ajitesh Kumar, 29, last Thursday.

'Pro-Dalit' BJP accuses Oppn of abetting violence on Dalit issues

'Pro-Dalit' BJP accuses Oppn of abetting violence on Dalit issues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The BJP's charge was that the matter was being politicised as Prime Minister Narendra Modi came from a poor family

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of Indian Administrative Service officer G Krishnaiah, is to be set free along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years.

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Will poll equations change in Morbi after bridge tragedy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Though the Patidar-dominated Morbi Assembly seat in Gujarat is considered a stronghold of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the poll equations this time may change due to many factors, including the recent bridge tragedy which claimed 135 lives, political observers say.

Why CPI won't support Kovind as presidential candidate

Why CPI won't support Kovind as presidential candidate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

"He is also from RSS ranks. He was president of Dalit BJP Morcha... Sangh Pariwar organisation. Definitely, we will put up a candidate. Anybody from RSS... we will fight," CPI General Secretary Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy said.

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Among Dalits, the Valmikis were the biggest voters of the BJP.' 'They now feel Yogiji has failed them in Hathras.'

Cabinet rejig: Akbar, Meghwal, Goel likely to get ministerial berths

Cabinet rejig: Akbar, Meghwal, Goel likely to get ministerial berths

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The MPs from Uttar Pradesh who may be given ministerial portfolios are: Anupriya Patel, leader of Bharataiya Janta Paty's ally Apna Dal; Shahjahanpur MP Krishna Raj and Chandauli MP Mahendra Pandey.

'Modi is not defending SC/ST Atrocities Act'

'Modi is not defending SC/ST Atrocities Act'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'In 2013, Modi said his government would be of Dalits and OBCs.' 'During his tenure, the highest number of atrocities have taken place.' 'What they want is that this Ambedkar Constitution must not be practised in India in the future.'