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Addressing the members, BJP national general secretary (organisation) Ram Lal said that whenever the BJP has come to power, the party worked for the uplift of the Dalit community. (Photo: File | ANI)

Reach out to Dalits to counter Oppn’s negative campaign: BJP to party members

The Scheduled Caste wing also launched dedicated website, Facebook page and Twitter account to connect with booth-level workers.

07 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

In Patna, bandh supporters were seen forcing shopping establishments to down their shutters at various places. (Photo: File | Representational)

Traffic affected, shops closed as protest against shelter home rapes hits Bihar

The main opposition RJD and the Congress have lent their support to the day-long bandh.

02 Aug 2018 1:58 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP govts have created fear among dalits: Rahul Gandhi

Says important for Cong to reach out to victims of violence.

30 Jul 2018 1:12 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi alleged that inaction of BJP state governments, especially in UP, has created an 'atmosphere of fear amongst Dalits and religious minorities'. (Photo: File/PTI)

Dalits, minorities ‘victims of mindless violence’, Cong must reach out to them: Rahul

The current dispensation, Rahul Gandhi alleged, has allowed 'climate of fear' and lawlessness 'to not only prevail but also flourish'.

29 Jul 2018 6:56 PM

Prominent dalit BJP MP slams party

Dr Udit Raj holds Modi govt responsible for failing the community.

29 Jul 2018 1:08 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: File)

Yogi govt to dole out sops to OBCs, dalits in big way

The importance being given to OBCs and dalits is, apparently, designed to blunt the impact of the SP-BSP alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

28 Jul 2018 12:46 AM

Chirag Paswan, son of Ram Vial Paswan, said patience of many within the LJP is running thin as circumstances raising concerns of the Dalits and tribals have emerged of late. (Photo: File | PTI)

More ally trouble for BJP; Paswans give deadline to meet demands over SC/ST Act

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP turned up heat on Modi govt, saying its support to the BJP is issue-based.

27 Jul 2018 7:08 PM

The 'Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law - A Public Consultation' had been launched in March last year to gather the public's views on how best to ensure that there is "appropriate legal protection" against caste discrimination in Britain. (Photo: AFP)

UK rules out separate law for caste discrimination among Indians

The groups that had campaigned against separate caste-based legislation welcomed government's conclusion as boost to 'community cohesion'.

24 Jul 2018 8:50 AM

The groom Sanjay Jatav (C) took a historic ride on Sunday after he entered the Thakur community-dominated village in presence of a heavy police force. (Photo: ANI)

First time in 80 years, Dalit groom takes out his baarat in UP's Kasganj

The village has been in limelight for the past six months after local Thakur community allegedly threatened to disrupt the wedding.

16 Jul 2018 1:24 PM

'We would raise the issues of lynching and communal violence in the country in both the Houses of parliament,' CPI(M) Lok Sabha member Mohammad Salim said. (Photo: File/PTI)

Left to press for PM's reply on communal violence, lynching in Monsoon Session

Opposition parties would be meeting on July 16 and work out a strategy for the Parliament, said the Left leaders.

15 Jul 2018 4:53 PM

The Congress now plans to appoint district level coordinators who will maintain a dialogue with dalits in their region and also help them in any crisis. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress to connect with dalits through padyatra in UP

The party will also set up “Dalit Help Centres” in every district which will provide legal help to these sections of society.

15 Jun 2018 12:57 AM

The Pune Police recovered a pen drive, hard disk and some other documents which were sent to forensics. They also found out Rona Wilson's connection with the Naxals. (Photo: File/PTI)

Congress used Dalits to spread violence in Bhima Koregaon: BJP

While addressing media, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra shared a letter recovered from house of Bhima-Koregaon violence accused Rona Wilson.

07 Jun 2018 9:33 PM

Ujjwala has led to social transformation: PM Modi

Welfare scheme inspired by Premchand’s Idgah, uplifted poor, dalits, tribals, says Modi.

29 May 2018 1:40 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Modi@4: The hype, the facts & shades of grey

People in general are not too unhappy but they are also deeply dissatisfied with the Narendra Modi government.

28 May 2018 12:12 AM

While Nitish Kumar's remark drew praise from the leaders of his party, the opposition RJD-Congress combine dismissed it as a political gimmick. (Photo: File/AP)

SC/STs quota may rise after 2021 Census, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar said, 'After the 2021 Census, the quota for SCs and STs may be hiked, in keeping with the rise in their population.'

23 May 2018 8:02 AM

Month after stir, dalits languish in jail

Mevani, who along with RTI activist Nikhil De, had visited dalit families in Khairthal said that the police was brutal.

18 May 2018 4:21 AM

Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha said under the existing collegium system, neither the SCs/STs, the OBCs nor the poor among the upper castes are getting a chance to enter the higher judiciary on the basis of merit. (Photo: PTI)

Collegium system stopping Dalits, OBCs from entering higher judiciary: Union min

Minister said his party will go ahead with 'Halla Bol Darwaza Khol' to sensitise people about reforming system of judges' appointment.

14 May 2018 11:44 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Ordinance set to negate Supreme Court order?

The Opposition parties had also accused the government of failing to protect the rights of dalits.

11 May 2018 6:58 AM

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday held a meeting with officials of FCI and reviewed its functioning. (Photo: File)

Centre will bring ordinance if SC ‘dilutes’ SC/ST act: Ram Vilas Paswan

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the government is committed (for the welfare of SC/ST).

08 May 2018 3:34 PM

The BSP will also take this opportunity to refresh the memory of Dalits regarding various cases of atrocities on them during the BJP government's rule. (Photo: File)

BSP to hold village meetings in UP to expose BJP's 'anti-Dalit face'

BJP's so-called pro-Dalit stance is a farce, designed only for petty electoral gains, says senior BSP leader.

06 May 2018 1:35 PM

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