casteist discrimination
Dalit Students Face Casteist Slurs at Andhra Pradesh School: Parents and Students Protest Against Teacher Misconduct
Dec 02, 2025 12:00 am CST
An English teacher at Yandapalli High School in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district faces allegations of using casteist slurs against Dalit students, prompting parents and students to stage a protest. Despite complaints to the headmaster, no action was taken, highlighting concerns about institutional discrimination in the educational system. The incident has drawn attention from opposition political parties demanding accountability from the ruling coalition.
Dalit Man Assaulted and Urinated Upon After Protesting Illegal Mining in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 17, 2025 01:49 pm CST
A 36-year-old Dalit man was brutally assaulted and urinated upon in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district after opposing illegal mining operations conducted by the local village Sarpanch and associates. The incident highlights persistent caste-based violence in rural India, with Madhya Pradesh ranking among the top three states for crimes against Scheduled Castes according to recent NCRB data.