Latest Dalit activist News & Updates

Amaravati, Feb 4 (IANS) The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, seeking a probe into attacks on the houses of its leaders and the killing of a Dalit activist.A delegation of YSRCP leaders called on the NHRC in New Delhi on Wednesday and alleged that there was a serious breakdown of law and order and widespread human rights violations in Andhra Pradesh.The leaders met NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian and submitted a formal com…

Amaravati, Jan 19 (IANS) YSR Congress Party leaders staged a dharna in front of the DGP’s office after police refused to grant them an appointment to submit a complaint regarding the brutal murder of the party’s Dalit activist Manda Salman.YSRCP leaders said they were denied permission to meet Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta, forcing them to protest outside the office, after which an Additional DGP finally received their representation.Former minister Merugu Nagarjuna stated …

Amaravati, Jan 18 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has sought an impartial investigation into the murder of party activist Manda Salman in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district. The party will submit a formal representation to the Director General of Police, Harish Gupta, on Monday.A delegation of YSRCP leaders will call on the DGP regarding the murder of a Dalit activist of the party in Pinnelli village in Gurazala constituency.The party has sought an immediate appointment in this regard. In a letter addr…