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Himachal Pradesh: Dalit organisations unite against caste-based oppression
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The convention marked a landmark initiative, aiming to bring together diverse Dalit and Scheduled Caste (SC) organisations under a single umbrella to counter rising incidents of caste-based discrimination and social injustice in the state.
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Chirag Paswan meets family of late Haryana IPS officer, says "their demand
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday met the family members of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who died allegedly by suicide at his Chandigarh residence on October 7. He assured them that their demands will be fulfilled and action will be taken without delay.
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"People from Dalit community not safe; such events blot on country": Priya
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Priyanka said that no one is concerned about giving justice to the bereaved family
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"No voice for a Dalit son": Congress leader tears into BJP over IPS office
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Congress leader accused the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Haryana chief minister of protecting DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor and remaining silent without taking any action.
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"Not just family issue but matter affecting millions of Dalits": Rahul Gan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Congres MP urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to fulfil their commitment to the officer's family by taking immediate action against the officers responsible.
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Haryana IPS officer's death "unfortunate proof" of Dalits not being allowe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar died by suicide due to harassment and caste-based discrimination. He named many of his seniors in his 'final note.' My condolences to his family, especially his spouse. It is unfortunate proof that Dalits are not allowed to progress; even if they become
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Haryana Congress calls for statewide protests over IPS officer's suicide
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) President Rao Narender Singh described the incident as a reflection of systemic insensitivity and demanded justice for the officer's family. He also highlighted a rising trend of atrocities against Dalits under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gov
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Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema demands independent probe into Dalit I
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Advocate and Finance Minister of Punjab, Harpal Singh Cheema, on Friday demanded an independent judicial probe into the alleged suicide of Dalit IPS officer Puran Kumar.
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Lighting the Path of Inclusion: Punit Asthana and the Quiet Power of Grass
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 10: For over two decades, Punit Asthana has worked with India's most marginalised communities--especially Dalit and backward groups--helping build schools, toilets, libraries, and livelihoods in places long left behind. This October, that journey was rec
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"It is saddening": Haryana Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi expresses grief ove
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Krishan Kumar Bedi expressed grief, "It is saddening. He committed suicide...The entire case is very complicated..."
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"RSS-BJP's feudal mindset": Kharge slams PM Modi over Haryana IPS officer'
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Following the alleged suicide of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rising crime against Dalit and Adivasi people.
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"Violence against Dalits across country": Priyanka Gandhi on Haryana IPS o
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP over the alleged suicide of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, saying that violence against Dalits across the country is terrifying.
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