SC/ST Act
Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time
The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.
SC/ST Act: Govt considering ordinance to bring back original provisions
Sources within the govt at different levels say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help calm tempers.
Kerala joins Centre to seek SC/ST Act verdict review
In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakash, Kerala said that the March 20 verdict has created insecurity among SC/ST people.
Govt won’t allow SC/ST Act to be diluted, says Modi
The Prime Minister challenged the Congress to name even a single thing which it may have done to honour the legacy of Dr Ambedkar.
A-G tells SC: SC/ST ruling led to damage and disharmony
The confusion created by the judgment, it was submitted, deserves to be corrected.
SC/ST Act judgement has greatly damaged country: Centre to SC
Centre said 'confusion' created by SC verdict may have to be corrected by reviewing judgement and recalling directions issued by top court.
Dalits’ anger may spell the end of Modi magic
The Supreme Court ruling comes in the wake of the increasing atrocities against the dalits under BJP rule.
Centre asks states to tighten security for Bharat Bandh today
MHA said district magistrates and superintendents of police will be personally held responsible for violence in their area of jurisdiction.
States on high alert for anti-quota stir
A special committee called “April 10 Bharat Bandh Sangharsh Samiti” has been formed for the bandh.
Upset over Bharat Bandh protest, RSS worker attempts self-immolation in Jaipur
Various Dalit organisations called for Bharat Bandh on April 2 to oppose the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act.