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MP Dalit man's wedding procession given police protection after threat

MP Dalit man's wedding procession given police protection after threat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The procession, called bindoli in the local language, was taken out on Thursday at Sarsi village under Manasa police station area, some 30 km from the district headquarters, an official said.

Haryana: A Political Stunner For The BJP

Haryana: A Political Stunner For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Haryana is now in the same bracket as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh where the BJP is the centre-point of politics.

6 held for stone-pelting at Dalit man's wedding in Rajasthan

6 held for stone-pelting at Dalit man's wedding in Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Six people were detained after they pelted stones at a Dalit man's marriage procession after he rode a mare against their wish, police said on Friday.

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself. Incidentally, ever since Vijay started talking politics and elections, the pro-BJP/Hindutva social media had stopped dragging his name into any non-existing issue.' In particular, they have stopped referring to him by his Christian name, 'Joseph Vijay', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Cong moves privilege motion against Modi for sharing Thakur's 'expunged' speech

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The row over Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur's remarks in Lok Sabha escalated on Wednesday with the Congress submitting a notice to move a privilege motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting on 'X' a video that allegedly also contained expunged portions of Thakur's speech.

UP Dalit girl raped, strangled, says post-mortem report

UP Dalit girl raped, strangled, says post-mortem report

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The police on Sunday said that they received the autopsy report late on Saturday and it also confirmed that the girl had been raped.

'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

'Akhilesh only wants Dalit votes': Bhim Army chief rules out alliance with SP

'Akhilesh only wants Dalit votes': Bhim Army chief rules out alliance with SP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Azad said Akhilesh does not want Dalits in this alliance, he just wants Dalit vote bank.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Way Will Jarange Patil Tilt?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

If Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil drops a hint of supporting or opposing a particular coalition on the eve of polling on November 20, things may change overnight.

'Why not': Cong's Kumari Selja says she wants to be Haryana CM

'Why not': Cong's Kumari Selja says she wants to be Haryana CM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Months after winning the Lok Sabha polls from Sirsa, the former Union minister and the Congress' prominent Dalit face also indicated her desire to contest the upcoming assembly elections and said she wishes to work in the state but the high command will take a final call on the matter.

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

UP: Dalit boy hit with rod for touching teacher's bike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The enraged family members of the student staged a protest outside the school on Saturday.

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

'BJP Did Hit Wicket With 400 Paar'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Akhilesh Yadav made voters think why is the BJP asking for 400 paar.' 'They understood his words and believed the BJP wanted 400 paar only to demolish the Constitution and end reservations.'

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

NCP leaders including, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar were present at the Bada Qabrastan during the last rites of Baba Siddique.

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

SC gives Centre 3 weeks for stand on quota benefits for Dalit converts

SC gives Centre 3 weeks for stand on quota benefits for Dalit converts

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

One of the public interest litigations filed in the apex court has sought reservation for converted Dalits on the same footing as is extended to the Scheduled Castes following Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

A Dalit leader who did much for himself

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Paswan was a minister under six different prime ministers, hardly out of government since he was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977, observes Virendra Kapoor.

No SC status to Dalits who embraced Islam, Christianity: Centre to SC

No SC status to Dalits who embraced Islam, Christianity: Centre to SC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The bench was informed by advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation and others, that the Centre has filed an affidavit saying it wants to appoint another commission to examine the issue.

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The party was floated exactly two years after Kishor had embarked on a more than 3,000-km-long 'padayatra' of the state.

Dalit official, his wife found murdered with their throat slit in UP

Dalit official, his wife found murdered with their throat slit in UP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

A 55-year-old Dalit government official and his wife were found murdered in their house in an Azamgarh village on Monday morning with their throats slit open with some sharp-edged weapon, police said.

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is going to turn 54 and in India political leaders peak when they are around 60.' 'This 'bhai-behen ki jodi' has done a wonderful job for the Congress.' 'Priyanka Gandhi was a very effective campaigner.'

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

INDIA bloc MPs won't assist pro-tem Speaker during Parl session

INDIA bloc MPs won't assist pro-tem Speaker during Parl session

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered oath to BJP MP B Mahtab as 'speaker pro-tem' of the newly-constituted 18th Lok Sabha.

56-inch chest, connection with God history now: Rahul's dig at Modi

56-inch chest, connection with God history now: Rahul's dig at Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

When asked about the Uniform Civil Code, Gandhi said he would comment on it only after he knows what is BJP's proposal.

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.

'Presidential poll is not about Dalit vs Dalit'

'Presidential poll is not about Dalit vs Dalit'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Kumar, who will contest against National Democratic Alliance's Ram Nath Kovind for the post of president, described the presidential poll as a "battle of ideologies" and not a "Dalit versus Dalit" fight as was being out made out by some.

Cong has become a 'parasite' that swallows...: Modi

Cong has become a 'parasite' that swallows...: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Once people throw out the Congress, they do not let it come back. They put 'no entry' boards for the Congress, he said. It always thought power was its birthright but it has now been exposed, the prime minister said

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'There is a huge constituency that upholds this ideology.' 'Hindutva will remain relevant in our public life in the near future as an ideology and in politics as well.'

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Sunita or Atishi, who will replace Kejriwal as Delhi CM?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement to resign after two days kicked up a strong buzz on Sunday over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Dalit girls' killers to be tried in fast-track court, UP assures harshest punishment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief ministers on Thursday assured strict action against the culprits in the rape and murder of two Dalit girls in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri and urged the opposition to "console the family instead of politicising the matter".

Siddaramaiah refuses to resign, to challenge Guv's sanction

Siddaramaiah refuses to resign, to challenge Guv's sanction

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday ruled out his resignation, following the Governor granting sanction to prosecute him, in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment 'scam', and said he had done no wrong to step down.

MP Dalit family stopped from using crematorium platform

MP Dalit family stopped from using crematorium platform

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The family later performed the funeral on a land near the platform.

How Akhilesh Defeated BJP In UP

How Akhilesh Defeated BJP In UP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Akhilesh's fielding candidates from a broad spectrum of castes, not just Yadavs, and with the BJP losing in several seats in Purvanchal, suggests that smaller OBC communities shifted from the BJP to the SP in the region.

Punjab's first Dalit CM Channi to take oath on Sep 20

Punjab's first Dalit CM Channi to take oath on Sep 20

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The Congress naming Channi, a Dalit face who comes from the Rupnagar district in the state's Malwa belt, assumes significance as Punjab has a population of nearly 32 per cent from the community.

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

2 Dalit sisters raped, found hanging from tree in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The mother of the two girls alleged that they were murdered and accused three youths from the neighbouring village in Nighasan police station limits of abducting and killing them.

Rahul will have to reveal his caste if...: Assam CM

Rahul will have to reveal his caste if...: Assam CM

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused BJP MP Anurag Thakur of "abusing and insulting" him during the Lok Sabha discussion on the Union Budget.

Dalit man forced to rub nose at Raj temple for insulting Hindu gods

Dalit man forced to rub nose at Raj temple for insulting Hindu gods

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

A first information report (FIR) was registered against 11 persons on Tuesday night and two of them have been arrested.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Population of Hindus, Adivasis on decline in J'Khand: Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

He asserted that it was time to "throw such forces out" to protect "mati, beti, roti" (land, daughter, bread).