The Congress leader also targeted the Uttarakhand government, alleging that they have failed to curb rising oppression against women and Dalits in the state.
"Today is Guru Basaveshwara Jayanti...we call him Basava Anna, which means brother; he has been a brother to everyone. He opposed the caste system and rose above the same to discuss equality. He brought equality among all the castes; he was a Brahmin, but he worked for the backward classe
"Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the esteemed President of the Indian Constituent Assembly, was a towering and multifaceted personality. He was a staunch advocate of social unity and harmony. Ambedkar was not just a leader of the Dalit community but also a guiding light for all sections of
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of Chhattisgarh Leather Craftsmen Development Board, Dhruv Kumar Mirdha, after he took charge in the office.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent incidents of reported attacks on processions held across various states during the birth anniversary celebrations of Dr BR Ambedkar on April 14.
"UP has become number 1 in the case of atrocities on Dalits during the BJP government. The question is why only the states like UP, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, which are ruled by the BJP, are responsible for the most attacks on Dalits and crimes against Dalits, especially in t
Bahujan Samaj Party Supremo Mayawati on Saturday raised concerns over political disputes between the Centre and states regarding census, new education policy and imposition of language, saying they may adversely impact public and national interest.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and urged the state government to enact the Rohith Vemula Act to ensure that no one faces caste-based discrimination in the education system.
"The recent incident of violence by casteist and feudal elements on a Dalit wedding procession in Agra and the increasing incidents of atrocities on the poor and Dalits in various districts of UP are extremely worrying, whereas during the rule of BSP, the government was always seen standing
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of fostering an environment of tension and violence by using Dalits for political gain.