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[ZESTCaste] CPI(M) holds rally to focus on dalit rights

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16/11/2010
CPI(M) holds rally to focus on dalit rights

Shimla, Nov 15 (PTI) The CPI(M) in Himachal Pradesh today held a rally
here to focus on dalit rights, highlighting the discrimination against
them in different areas.

Hundreds of CPI(M) workers gathered at Panchayat Bhawan and marched on
to Ambedkar Chowk and held a rally.

The party has conducted a comprehensive survey in the state on the
different forms of social discrimination being practiced in the state,
state committee member Tikender Panwar said, addressing the rally.

The survey covered over 35,000 households and more than 50 types of
discrimination were identified, he said.

Panwar appealed to the the government to implement the constitutional
provisions for welfare of dalits and maintain strict vigil to ensure
that no atrocities were committed in form of untouchability, denying
access to temples, common sources of water and public functions.

The rally also gave a call for holding a massive state level
convention at Mandi on February 6, 2011, which would be a more broad
based front to fight social discrimination. PTI PCL

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[ZESTCaste] Fwd: Caste and its role in Indian social transformation [1 Attachment]

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From: Gurram Seetaramulu <seetaramulu@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Subject: Caste and its role in Indian social transformation

INVITATION

Date: 21-Nov-2010; Time 10 am to 6 pm; Venue: Hall No. 1, New
Academic Block, EFL- University

It is the time to think and probe seriously in to the issue of caste
in understanding the nature and scope of the social and political
system in India. Observing and experiencing the conflicting interests
in the emerging political demands, we the Organizers feel the
necessity to debate a day long Discussion on "Caste and its Role in
Indian Social Transformation"

We are inviting speakers from different social and political
backgrounds (Social activists, Thinkers and academicians) to present
papers and debate this issue seriously, to come out with a critical
analysis regarding the origin of caste and its consequences in Indian
Social, economic, political and cultural spheres.

Organized by:

TSA EFL University and Phule-Ambedakar National Institute of Social
sciences & Movements

Organizing Committee:

Dr. M. F. Gopinath MD; DM (Cardiologist)

Kotesh Devulapally PhD (Translation Studies)

Gurram Seetaramulu PhD (Translation Studies)

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[ZESTCaste] Upper caste men lynch Dalit in Bihar

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Upper caste men lynch Dalit in Bihar

Express news service Posted online: Mon Nov 15 2010, 10:29 hrs
Patna : A 55-year-old Dalit was beaten to death, allegedly by upper
caste people, at a village near Patna on Friday evening. Tension
mounted in the area as there were reports of retaliatory attacks on
the house of an accused.
The Vaishali district police lodged a case against 32 upper caste men
for the Dalit man's death. Twenty-seven Dalits, who allegedly torched
the house of an accused, were also booked for arson.

Two main accused in the lynching incident were arrested on Sunday.

The police said the incident took place when the victim, Lal Babu Ram,
was crossing the fields of an upper caste landowner at Gurmiya village
under Kartaha police station, 30 km from Patna, on Friday evening.

A fortnight night ago, Ram had refused to work with the landowner
because of a prior commitment.

Two upper caste men, Deepak Thakur and Satendra Thakur, allegedly
started beating up Ram with sticks and fists. The police said other
members from the locality joined them. The old man succumbed to his
injuries the same day.

Deepak and Satendra were arrested on Sunday. Sanjay Tiwari, another
key accused, has been evading arrest.

Bihar police spokesperson additional director general of police PK
Thakur said tension mounted between the two groups when there was a
retaliation bid from the victim's side.

"We have lodged a case against 32 people under Indian Penal Code and SC/ST Act".

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[ZESTCaste] ‘Dalits know less about programmes for them’

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'Dalits know less about programmes for them'
Hassan, Nov 14, DHNS:

Secretary to Public Sector Undertaking K Shivaram opined that the
representatives of Dalit communities do not have sufficient knowledge
on the several programmes that have been announced by the government,
for their benefit.

Speaking at a felicitation programme, organised by the district unit
of Chalavadi Mahasabha in Hassan to honour the members identified by
the various organisations, he said the dalits are being cheated by the
people of the same community. The government has been announcing
various beneficiary projects for the welfare of dalits, but their
community leaders have failed to take initiative to see that the
programmes are completely implemented, he lamented. People should
collect complete details of any scheme before signing any papers, he
cautioned.

There is no hassle in the schemes, but the real problem lies in
implementation, he said. There is a rule that says around 22 per cent
of the funds should be utilised for the welfare of the dalits.

It is not being publicised properly, and the onus lies on the elected
representatives to take the schemes to the doorsteps of the people, he
suggested.

Providing education to the children should be main objective of the
netas, which in the long run would help in the overall development of
the community.

The government has brought out a legislation to prevent atrocities
against Dalits to help them.

Complaints can be registered under the Act against those who misuse
the funds allotted for the welfare of the community, he advised.

Chalavadi Mahasabha District Unit President H R Narayana presided.
Former Tahsildar Nirvanaiah, Kabbanahalli Jagadish and others were
present.

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[ZESTCaste] Cong betrayed Dalits, used as vote bank: BJP SC morcha

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15/11/2010
Cong betrayed Dalits, used as vote bank: BJP SC morcha

Shimla, Nov 14 (PTI) The BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha today accused
Congress of betraying the scheduled castes by scuttling the schemes
for their upliftment and using them as vote banks.
Addressing a press conference after a two day meeting of BJP SC Morcha
here, the All India General Secretary of the Morcha Thavar Chand
Gehlot alleged that Congress had a vested interest in keeping the
Dalits backward and the UPA and Congress governments in the states
diverted the funds earmarked for welfare of the community.
The Congress government in Delhi diverted Rs 765 crore meant for
welfare of Dalits for Common Wealth Games (CWG), which was a cruel
joke with Dalits, while the BJP government had made a special budget
provision for scheduled castes and tribes.
Gehlot cautioned the UPA government against any move to implement the
recommendations of Rang Nath Mishra report to provide reservations for
Muslims and Christians and said that the BJP would oppose reservations
on the basis of religion "tooth and nail".
"Such reservations are against the spirit of constitution and even the
Britishers had not favoured reservations on religious basis and the
BJP has already submitted 5 lakh signature opposing any such ill
conceived more," he added.
"Dalits are moving away from Congress in all states and not feeling
secured due to atrocities committed on them and their swing towards
BJP is making Congress nervous," he said.