The victim had gone with the autorickshaw driver, who was known to her, in his vehicle on the day of the incident.
Mumbai-based Anand Teltumbde is a leading scholar-activist who has written extensively on issues related to caste, class, imperialism and globalisation. In an interview with Yoginder Sikand, he reflects on the Dalit movement in the era of globalisation.
Muslim community members came in large numbers to support the Dalit community in their campaign.
Accusing Mayawati of not allowing any Scheduled Caste leader to rise in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said there is a big opportunity for the Congress to create leadership space in the community and it should ensure that Dalit leadership is created in all fields.
Siddaramaiah exuded confidence that the Congress would get an absolute majority.
The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.