Atrocities against Dalits

Gujarat Congress asks President to intervene over 'rising atrocities' on Dalits

Gujarat Congress leaders on Sunday submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee highlighting "atrocities" against Dalits in the state, and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "having the time to think about people of Balochistan" but turning a "blind eye towards the suffering of Dalits" in his home state.

Aug 22, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

RSS slams attacks on Dalits second time in two days, calls it 'inhuman'

Condemning the attacks on Dalits, RSS on Monday termed as inhuman the violence and asked state governments to take action against elements trying to 'disturb communal harmony and trust'.

Aug 08, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Won't lift carcasses from streets unless provided firearms for safety, say Gujarat Dalits

Gujarat Dalit leaders on Sunday asked the government to give them firearms in view of atrocities by Hindu activists as thousands of Dalits pledged not to lift carcasses from the streets.

Jul 31, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

Dalit groups plan 'beef eating fest' in Mysuru against attacks by cow vigilantes on community members

Dalit groups in Karnataka are planning to launch a protest against attacks on their community members and organise a 'beef eating festival'.

Jul 31, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Know why Arvind Kejriwal is asking all Dalit MPs of BJP to resign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that all Dalit Bharatiya Janata Party MPs should resign from the party.

Jul 31, 2016, 10:02 AM IST

Lawless UP: Dalit couple hacked to death for Rs 15 in Mulayam Singh Yadav's bastion Mainpuri

In yet another shocking incident of atrocities against dalits, a couple was axed to death in Uttar Pradesh.

Jul 28, 2016, 19:53 PM IST