Dalits are the class of people formerly known as “Untouchables” in the Hindu religion, which are the lowest class. Under India’s national constitution they are given special rights and protection.

While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has enjoyed significant Dalit support over the past decade, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ...

A closed-door meeting of Karnataka’s Dalit leaders was reportedly held in Davangere during the Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava. State ...

Jaipur: Shahu Patole, author of Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada talks about how in her village “seven castes till the same earth ...

While AAP managed to win 14 of the 19 stronghold seats, it saw a substantial erosion in its vote share among both Dalit and ...

Bengaluru: State Congress brass is facing increasing pressure as frustration mounts among party workers over a delay in ...

Patna: The two major political parties - JD (U) and Congress – have scaled up their efforts to woo Dalit votes before the ...

During the programme in Patna on the occasion of Jaglal Choudhary Jayanti, he pointed out, making Dalits sit on the stage has no meaning if the decisions are made from behind the stage.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he was waiting for the day when Dalits and weaker sections assume leadership positions in every institution of India, as he reiterated the need for a ...

Naga sadhus, traditionally from privileged castes, welcomed Dalits and tribals during this Maha Kumbh. Over 20% of newly ...

The Quint looks at the detailed findings from these surveys to identify which section -- women, students, middle income ...

PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he was waiting for the day when Dalits and weaker sections assume ...