How a Dalit Worker Was Lynched in ‘God’s Own Country’
A Dalit migrant worker named Ram Narayan was lynched in Palakkad, Kerala, by a group of men who accused him of theft and claimed he was an “illegal immigrant” from Bangladesh. The killing shows that even in Kerala, often seen as resistant to radical Hindu nationalist politics, some people now feel entitled to act on hate and deliver “punishment” without due process. It also shows that for a section of the public, the state no longer holds exclusive authority over justice.
Suicide of Senior IPS Officer Reveals Caste Bias at the Heart of State Power
A senior police officer on Haryana has died by suicide, leaving behind an eight‑page note directly accusing serving and retired senior officers of caste‑based discrimination, humiliation and harassment, naming them individually. The state, understood as the guarantor of rights and equality, appears not only unwilling but also incapable of confronting caste injustice, even within its highest institutions.
Uttar Pradesh’s Ban on Caste-Based Gatherings Could Silence the Marginalised
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a directive banning caste-based political rallies, describing it as a step to preserve national unity and public order. However, the measure restricts democratic rights for communities that depend on public assembly to resist caste discrimination. It also represents a significant expansion of state power in ways that appear aligned with political interests.