Dalit atrocities

Kavin Selva Ganesh’s murder shows why the ‘creamy layer’ is not protected from caste violence

August 20, 2025 11:54 am

When caste can kill a Dalit man who ‘made it’, who had education, a secure job, and the opportunities reservation is meant to create, then the argument that such people no longer ‘need’ this protection rings hollow

Dynasty and division: The crisis in Dalit politics in Maharashtra

August 01, 2025 3:42 pm

As hereditary leadership and ideological contradictions reshape mobilisation, Ambedkar’s legacy is under strain

Behind rape of minor Dalit girl by 14 men for 2 years, failure of systems meant to protect someone like her

June 20, 2025 8:38 am

The police remand report names 17 accused – 14 who allegedly raped her for nearly two years, and three persons, including the minor classmate, for not informing authorities. All have been arrested.

Beed caste atrocity shows we are still far away from achieving caste equality

June 12, 2025 6:52 pm

Without systemic reforms — stronger police accountability, proactive legal aid, and widespread awareness — the Act risks remaining a paper promise

Mevani attacks BJP over atrocities on Dalits, weaker sections in Gujarat

June 08, 2025 9:54 am

Citing the low conviction rate in cases of atrocities on Dalits, Mevani said at the national level, this figure is 30-35%, but in Gujarat it is only 3-5%

MP: Stones pelted at Dalit groom for riding mare at his wedding procession

April 27, 2025 3:50 am

The incident, which occurred Friday, has sparked outrage after a video purportedly showed the groom being targeted during the ceremonial "Rach" procession.

Dalit man in Rajasthan accuses two of ‘unnatural sex, assault and urinating' on him

April 20, 2025 3:13 am

According to the FIR, the alleged incident took place on April 8, but an FIR was lodged on April 16, with the complainant saying it took him this long because he was “scared” and the duo had allegedly recorded videos of their acts.

UP: Dalit man shot over employer’s feud with neighbour in Etah

April 15, 2025 5:48 am

The accused, Dinesh Yadav, who had allegedly been pressuring the store owner, Ram Babu, to vacate the premises, has been arrested, officials said

A centuries-old temple ban is broken, bringing a heartening and resonant moment

March 18, 2025 3:09 pm

Given that the mainstream political narrative in West Bengal seeks to downplay caste discrimination, this incident also highlights a historical silencing of marginalised voices.

Gujarat: Dalit man paraded naked for ‘affair with married woman’

March 14, 2025 7:57 am

The incident took place in Vadol village near Idar town of Sabarkantha on March 11 but came to the attention of the police on March 13, when the video of it went viral on social media.

'Capital is the best way to fight caste. Market and money will defeat anti-capital Marx and Manu'

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm