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Chandrashekhar Azad’s victory in Nagina shifts UP politics

By Aman Kumar Himanshu June 4, 2024 Azad Samaj Party BJP Chandrashekhar Azad cmyogiadityanath dalit Girish Chandra india Nagina constituency Om Kumar

In a remarkable political shift, Chandrashekhar Azad of the Azad Samaj Party (ASP) secured a decisive victory in the Nagina constituency of Uttar Pradesh, defeating BJP candidate Om Kumar by over 1.5 lakh votes. Azad, a prominent Dalit leader and anti-caste activist, received 512,552 votes compared to Kumar’s 361,079, marking a significant milestone for the four-year-old ASP, which contested its first election with a teapot as its symbol.

Rahul Gandhi criticised by Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika for his 'expensive' his clothing choices.

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Congress objects to Dalit man’s stylish attire: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika

By Nibir Deka January 14, 2024 BJP Congress dalit india news Pijush Hazarika

GUWAHATI: The Congress is facing criticism from Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika after making remarks on social media about his clothing choices. The dispute arose when the…

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Dalit women brutally assaulted, house set ablaze in land eviction attempt

By Saloni Subha December 19, 2023 bihar Bihar news dalit Dalit assaulted

A video has surfaced online in which a group of men can be seen beating a Dalit women with stick.

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Gujarat: Dalit woman pays the price for son’s pursuit of justice

By Utkarsh Uniyal November 28, 2023 Assault dalit Dalit assaulted Gujrat rape

NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old Dalit woman in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, lost her life after reportedly being assaulted by four men. The motive behind the attack is…