e n

Saharanpur riots: A political conspiracy against Dalits

Two processions held within a space of a few days brought Dalits in confrontation with Muslims and then with Rajputs. The circumstances in which the processions were held, the routes that were chosen and other related developments point to the pre-planned nature of these incidents   

Tejpal Singh Tej May 17, 2017
Share on Like on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram

This post is only available in Hindi.

Visit the Forward Press Facebook page and and follow us on Twitter @ForwardPressWeb

Based in New Delhi, India, ForwardPress.in and Forward Press Books shed light on the widespread problems as well as the finer aspects of Bahujan (Dalit, OBC, Adivasi, Nomadic, Pasmanda) society, literature, culture and politics. Next on the publication schedule is a book on Dr Ambedkar’s multifaceted personality. To book a copy in advance, contact The Marginalised Prakashan, IGNOU Road, Delhi. Mobile: +919968527911.

For more information on Forward Press Books, write to us: info@forwardmagazine.in

About The Author

Tejpal Singh Tej

Tejpal Singh Tej (born 1949) is a writer who has published ghazals, poems and several books of essays. Dristikon, Traffic Jam Hain (both anthologies of ghazals); Betaal Dristi, Pushtaini Pida (both collections of poems), Roon-Jhoon, Chal Mere Ghode (children’s songs), Kahan Gai Woh Dilli Waali (vignette) are some of his published works. He was literary editor of the weekly Green Satta and deputy editor of the popular magazine Upeksha. After retirement from the State Bank of India, he has been editing a quarterly called Adhikar Darpan. He is the recipient of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar (1995-1996) and the Sahityakar Samman (2006-2007) from the Hindi Academy (Delhi).

Related Articles

Confronting violent politics in democracy through democratic politics
Ayaz Ahmad
If the dam of controlled anti-Muslim violence built to contain Bahujan society gives way, a sensitive Brahmin like Dushyant Dave will not weep alone....
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: OBCs teach Jarange’s patron Sharad Pawar a lesson
Shrawan Deore
Every informed person knows that it was Sharad Pawar who polarized the Marathas against the OBCs. In the 2024 Assembly Elections, safety in the...
How the SEED programme meant for DNTs has failed to germinate
M. Subba Rao
The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) ironically lacks focus on the DNTs and the personnel supposed to implement the scheme lack knowledge...
Ayodhya, Sambhal, and Ajmer: Without the Ashraaf gospel, there would be no Hindutva playbook
Ayaz Ahmad
While the Brahmin-Savarna experimented with strategies to mobilize the majority through various political projects, including Hindutva, at different historical junctures, the Sayed-Ashraaf took to...
A DNT perspective on the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections
Haribhau Rathod
The DNT, NT and other small communities have helped Mahayuti emerge from a crisis. We expect the new government to return the favour, writes...