Violence against Dalits continues in land that speaks social justice for over six decades, says Tamil Nadu Governor
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Violence against Dalits continues in land that speaks social justice for over six decades, says Tamil Nadu Governor

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Monday said violence against Dalits had increased in the land where social justice has been spoken of, day and night, for the past six decades. Mr. Ravi said: “In the land of Vallalar, we read news about violence in the name of caste; Dalits not being allowed to go to temples. For the past six decades, we have been talking about social justice while discrimination, violence against Dalits and caste-related violence continue. If our people, especially those who talk too much about social justice, had followed their own words or were devotees of Vallalar, things would have improved.” The teachings of Vallalar should be taken to every village all over the country and also abroad because there was much violence, inequality, and suffering in the world.

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People talking about social justice should follow Vallalar: TN Governor R N Ravi
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People talking about social justice should follow Vallalar: TN Governor R N Ravi

New Indian Express  

KRISHNAGIRI: Social justice has been spoken about in Tamil Nadu for more than six decades, but violence against Dalits has increased and caste-related violence continues, so those who are speaking about social justice should follow Vallalar’s preaching, Governor R N Ravi has said. But in the land of Vallalar, where social justice has been spoken about for more than six …

40 per cent rise in crimes against Dalits in Tamil Nadu, says Governor RN Ravi
3 months, 1 week ago

40 per cent rise in crimes against Dalits in Tamil Nadu, says Governor RN Ravi

New Indian Express  

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6 months ago

Reading caste in a political murder

Hindustan Times  

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Dalits urged not to give up their fight against discrimination
1 year, 1 month ago

Dalits urged not to give up their fight against discrimination

The Hindu  

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In Tamil Nadu, a special wing of police aims to fight caste violence
1 year, 1 month ago

In Tamil Nadu, a special wing of police aims to fight caste violence

Hindustan Times  

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Chinta Mohan decries ‘growing atrocities’ against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinta Mohan decries ‘growing atrocities’ against Dalits in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

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Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo
1 year, 4 months ago

Dalit-targeted violence, a dimming of Tamil Nadu’s halo

The Hindu  

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Gujarat caste violence back on spotlight after Dalit man’s thumb chopped
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat caste violence back on spotlight after Dalit man’s thumb chopped

Hindustan Times  

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Challenging the Dominant Discourse of Universalising Violence Against Women
1 year, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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Despite lot of talk about social justice, Dalits in T.N. face atrocities every other day: Governor Ravi
1 year, 11 months ago

Despite lot of talk about social justice, Dalits in T.N. face atrocities every other day: Governor Ravi

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday said despite “talking so much” of social justice, Dalits in Tamil Nadu were facing atrocities “every other day”. Stating Ambedkar was a great nationalist, Mr. Ravi said people who spoke “too much” about the leader used to go blank when he asked a few questions about his contributions. He said that even within …

4 Dalits allege harassment by BJP MLA Olekar’s son, attempt suicide in Karnataka
2 years, 6 months ago

4 Dalits allege harassment by BJP MLA Olekar’s son, attempt suicide in Karnataka

The Hindu  

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Reservation in NEET Is A Political Move By The BJP, Not Social Justice
3 years, 5 months ago

Reservation in NEET Is A Political Move By The BJP, Not Social Justice

The Quint  

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4 Dalits Killed in 4 Days, Activists Say Upper Castes in TN Using Lockdown as Opportunity for Assaults
4 years, 8 months ago

4 Dalits Killed in 4 Days, Activists Say Upper Castes in TN Using Lockdown as Opportunity for Assaults

News 18  

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