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BJP’s dalit MPs slam outreach
While describing the April 2 Bharat Bandh as a landmark event, Dr Raj demanded an ordinance against the Supreme Court’s recent order on SC/ST Act.
BJP leaders brave mosquito bites to visit dalit houses: Anupama Jaiswal
The night stay programme, meanwhile, is now attracting flak not only from the opposition that terms it as a drama but also from within the BJP.
BSP plans dalit chaupals to ‘expose’ BJP
The chaupals will be held from June and all district and divisional coordinators, along with party leaders, will attend these events.
Union Min Uma Bharti skips meal with Dalits saying ‘I am not Lord Rama’, apologises
At an event held at Dadri village two days back, senior BJP leader had said she does not take part in such community meals.
RSS to BJP: Stop drama at dalit homes
Mr Bhagwat said that instead, regular interactions are needed to get rid of caste barriers, not the occasional symbolic gestures.
BJP minister orders food to dine at UP dalit’s house
According to reports, UP minister Suresh Rana visited a dalit home in Aligarh for dinner without informing the family.
Hugo nomination for Indian writer
The awards have been named after Hugo Gernsback, an editor of a magazine that popularised science fiction in 1920s.
Hyderabad priest carrying Dalit man on his shoulders sends message against discrimination
Parasri said that he has faced discrimination and hopes that gestures like this can bring positive change in the mindset.
Bhim Army’s dalit outreach worries BSP
The Bhim Army was founded in 2014 by Chandra Shekhar and is a much more aggressive organisation than the BSP.
Poll impact of dalit, upper caste violence worries leaders
In such a scenario, dalits have a tough choice to make as there is no effective third front in Rajasthan.