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Guru Prakash
The writer is assistant professor at Patna University and adviser to the Dalit Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
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In democratic politics, you can’t keep blaming the refereeSign In to read
September 30, 2026 15:22 IST
My party has lost elections. Some defeats have been painful. Bankipur was one of them. But the democratic response to defeat cannot always be to search for an institution to blame
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Opposition must not use young as fodderSubscriber Only
July 24, 2026 06:46 IST
India’s republic has always been strengthened by dissent; it has never once been strengthened by those who mistake every moment of dissent for an opportunity to inherit power.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026
After decades of violence and broken promises, West Bengal says: EnoughSubscriber Only
May 04, 2026 17:16 IST
The BJP’s victory is a historic mandate that signals the complete rejection of a political order built on fear, patronage, appeasement, and institutional intimidation
Wed, May 06, 2026
Representation, social justice and nari shakti: The BJP government is fulfilling Ambedkar’s visionSubscriber Only
April 13, 2026 16:58 IST
While Congress built a seven-decade record of obstructing reservation, opposing women’s dignity, and suppressing OBC voices, it is the Modi government that has translated Babasaheb’s constitutional vision into reality
Mon, Apr 20, 2026
Vision of Begampura is a reminder of what should beSubscriber Only
February 09, 2026 08:01 IST
Ravidas reminded society that dignity cannot be conditional, and that harmony is not the absence of conflict but the presence of justice.
Mon, Feb 09, 2026
Ambedkar, the forgotten internationalistSubscriber Only
December 06, 2025 13:25 IST
He believed in cultural commonwealth, and that India must leverage its deep cultural impact across the region
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
In the wisdom of an elderly woman voter, the secret to the NDA landslide in BiharSubscriber Only
November 14, 2025 13:52 IST
While the NDA speaks about development, infrastructure, industry, and social justice, the Congress-led alliance has failed to articulate any coherent vision. Their campaign has relied heavily on fear-mongering
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Judiciary’s role is to be principled, not popularSubscriber Only
September 08, 2025 07:34 IST
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to dilute UAPA in Umar Khalid’s case is not about silencing dissent — it is about ensuring that cases involving violence are subject to rigorous scrutiny in courts.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Malegaon blast case acquittals expose a deep-rooted bias in CongressSubscriber Only
August 02, 2025 11:09 IST
Judgment in the 2008 case is damning, not for the accused but for the political ecosystem that manipulated agencies, planted narratives, and criminalised identities
Sat, Aug 02, 2025
Mahmudabad case: Public discourse must align with constitutional responsibilitySubscriber Only
May 23, 2025 06:51 IST
The integrity of constitutional rights is compromised when free speech is filtered through political convenience
Fri, May 23, 2025
Justice Gavai represents a new chapter in Indian social democracySubscriber Only
May 16, 2025 17:22 IST
The optics, symbolism, and substance of these moments — tribal President, Dalit CJI and OBC Prime Minister — are more than mere coincidence
Fri, May 16, 2025
Best of Both Sides: On caste census, BJP has done what Congress couldn’tSubscriber Only
May 02, 2025 06:58 IST
Opposition’s invocations of social justice are marred by hypocrisy. Centre’s move is part of BJP’s approach of inclusive Hindutva
Fri, May 02, 2025
Story of Kameshwar Chaupal, Dalit leader and silent soldier of the Ram Temple movement, is one of resilience and faithSubscriber Only
February 07, 2025 17:09 IST
He was a living testament to the fact that Dalits have always been an integral part of Hindu society and that their cultural and religious identity cannot be separated from the larger Hindu community
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
Dear Pinarayi Vijayan, revisit Kerala’s history to understand Sanatana Dharma and Narayana GuruSubscriber Only
January 03, 2025 14:54 IST
It is true that Narayana Guru paved the way for the cohesion of the social milieu of Kerala but to turn around and tarnish Hindu religion and culture using this as a pretext is unforgivable on the part of an elected chief minister.
Mon, Jan 06, 2025
Why BJP won Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi is no voice for the marginalisedSubscriber Only
November 23, 2024 15:18 IST
This election result must not be assessed in isolation. It is a direct reflection of the people’s will, especially from Maharashtra’s marginalised communities, who have sent a powerful message to those who have long monopolised social justice claims.
Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Budget and Bihar: Changing its image from crime-ridden to growing and developedSubscriber Only
July 27, 2024 11:32 IST
Massive allocations and investments in Budget 2024 for the state aim to address the deep-rooted problem of poverty. Despite the challenges, the Centre’s policy decisions can lead to significant progress
Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Why we must reimagine Hinduness — without exclusionSubscriber Only
July 16, 2024 18:38 IST
Our civilisation has fundamentally embraced inclusion, and Dalits and tribals' history is not separate from India's history, but an integral part of it.
Wed, Jul 17, 2024
Modi-led NDA government has stood by the marginalised. One election can’t take that awaySubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 07:04 IST
We cannot overlook the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring social justice. Given that even a week is a long time in politics, there is every possibility of the BJP-led NDA regaining lost votes in the mid- to long-term
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
With exit poll results and BJP’s return, a message: North to South, the Indian voter has evolvedSubscriber Only
June 01, 2024 23:42 IST
Welfare, accountability and an effective delivery mechanism can be game changers in politics — political parties and all the other stakeholders would do well to take a leaf out of the BJP model
Sun, Jun 02, 2024
Sushil Modi’s life was a lesson in how to keep the nation first, the party next, and the self lastSubscriber Only
May 14, 2024 16:48 IST
He was incredibly passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people in Bihar and in ensuring that the voice of common Biharis reached the corridors of power
Wed, May 15, 2024
PM Modi’s statements about nation’s resources combat brazen appeasement of CongressSubscriber Only
April 24, 2024 20:58 IST
Minority appeasement and social justice cannot coexist. The surreptitious art of trying to gain political leverage by exploiting the sentiments of the masses has long been the modus operandi of the Congress party.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
What Rahul Gandhi does not get about Ambedkar and Dalit aspirationSubscriber Only
April 14, 2024 12:31 IST
Dalits now want to become stakeholders and a part of the dispensation not only in Parliament but also in media, universities, think tanks, the judiciary and as entrepreneurs. This would be a true tribute to the legacy of BR Ambedkar
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
Rally at Ramlila Maidan reflects Opposition’s poverty of ideasSubscriber Only
April 01, 2024 12:35 IST
Instead of wasting energies legitimising dynasty and institutional corruption, the Opposition would do well to offer an alternate vision of development, if they have any.
Mon, Apr 01, 2024
Citizenship Act is a ghar wapsi for persecuted Hindus – not against MuslimsSubscriber Only
March 12, 2024 16:34 IST
Citizenship (Amendment) Act undoes decades of injustice on Dalits from across India's borders. Opposition's resistance to it is disappointing
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
With BJP’s three new faces, a new chapter for social justice in IndiaSubscriber Only
December 13, 2023 14:21 IST
There is a renewed sense of hope and aspiration within marginalised sections after decades of mere symbolism. From the first tribal woman at the highest constitutional office to the first elected tribal CM in Chhattisgarh, an extraordinary faith in the Dalit leadership is a sign of times to come.
Wed, Dec 13, 2023
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