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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
MPDO booked for sexual harassment of Dalit woman in Andhra's Prakasam
ONGOLE: A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) in Tarlupadu mandal of Prakasam district was booked for sexual harassment and under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following a complaint by a Dalit woman staff member. According to Tarlupadu SI Brahmanaidu, the accused officer, Chakrapani Prasad, allegedly harassed the woman—an office assistant on daily wages for the past 10 years—on two consecutive days last week. The first incident occurred on Monday evening when he allegedly misbehaved with her after calling her into his room. The following day, she did not attend work out of fear. On Wednesday, the officer reportedly tried to forcibly pull her into the restroom, causing minor injuries to her hand. She later filed a complaint at the Tarlupadu police station on Thursday night. In response, Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS) leaders staged a protest in front of the Mandal Office on Saturday. Tahsildar assured them that the matter would be reported to higher authorities. The accused officer is currently absconding.
India Today
03-06-2025
- General
- India Today
Dalit outrage in Tenali after Jagan Reddy's visit over alleged police brutality
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy faced protests by Dalit and civil society organisations when he arrived in Tenali region of Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district to meet the family of one of the three men who were publicly beaten by police. His visit on Tuesday sparked protests by Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti activists, and local residents blocked key roads including Aitanagar centers, forming human chains and releasing black balloons while chanting slogans like 'Jagan Go Back'.advertisementThe members of the organisation expressed anger and claimed that Jagan was supporting rowdy sheeters. Meanwhile, Telugu Desam Party's Dalit wing chief and MLA MS Raju came down heavily on Jagan, accusing him of supporting criminals under the guise of protecting Dalit rights.'Jagan has become the brand ambassador of criminals,' he said, adding that the YSRCP was shedding 'crocodile tears' and using caste as a political shield. 'A criminal is a criminal, regardless of caste,' Raju visit followed after a video surfaced showing police officers in uniform beating three young men on a public road in Tenali's Lingaraju Centre. All three reportedly belong to underprivileged communities and were accused of attacking a constable while allegedly under the influence of ganja. The footage surfaced last week and sparked widespread outrage over alleged police slammed the ruling TDP government on X, accusing it of turning Andhra Pradesh into a police state. 'The @ncbn-led government is violating the Constitution by allowing unchecked police brutality,' he wrote, highlighting the assault as a targeted attack on Dalit and minority youth. Calling it a direct attack on democracy, Jagan alleged that the police acted with impunity, mocked due process, and created a climate of fear that suppressed the incident until it went the YSR Congress Party condemned the incident and demanded a probe, Home Minister Anitha defended the police, claiming they only acted against 'rowdy sheeters and the ganja batch.' In a statement, she said, 'Police punished such people before the courts. It is not right to attribute caste and religion to this.' IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM lauds Manda Krishna Madiga for efforts in ensuring social justice
Hyderabad: Padma Shri awardee and founding president of Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti, Manda Krishna Madiga, paid a courtesy call to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills on Sunday. On this occasion, CM Revanth Reddy congratulated Manda Krishna Madiga, who recently received the prestigious Padma Shri award from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Later, he felicitated him with a shawl and presented him with a memento. The CM praised his work in social justice as well as over the classification of SCs. Both the leaders discussed the key milestones of the SC classification movement as well as the movement undertaken by MRPS, the challenges faced, and past experiences.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bingidoddi Village Unites to Install Ambedkar Statue After Desecration Incident Spurs Outrage
Gadwal: In response to a deeply hurtful act of desecration, the residents of Bingidoddi village have come together with unity and resolve to honor the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by installing his statue in the village. This collective decision follows a recent incident where mud was thrown at a flex banner of Dr. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution – an act that has drawn widespread condemnation. The incident, which occurred last week, was met with immediate outrage from villagers and activists alike. Members of the Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS), along with local youth and elders from all communities, joined hands to file a complaint at the local police station. MRPS leaders, including Aiza Raju Madiga, Konkala Bhimanna Madiga, Minor Babu Madiga, and Balgery Esanna Madiga, strongly denounced the act and expressed the community's pain. 'This is not just an insult to Ambedkar, it is an insult to our entire village,' said the residents in a united statement. Currently, Bingidoddi village does not have a statue of Dr. Ambedkar. In light of the incident, the villagers unanimously resolved to correct this by establishing a statue of the revered leader. In a recent gram sabha, the villagers agreed to select a suitable location within three to four days and to perform a formal bhoomi pooja (groundbreaking ceremony) before proceeding with the statue installation. The villagers promised to pay grand tribute to Dr. Ambedkar, reaffirming their commitment to equality and social justice. MRPS leaders expressed concern that such incidents could sow division in a community that has always lived in harmony. 'We urge everyone not to let mischief-makers divide us. We stand with your village's decision and support your efforts to preserve unity and respect,' said MRPS representatives during the meeting. The decision and future plans were shared in the presence of local law enforcement officers, including Aiza Sub-Inspector and Shanti Nagar Circle Inspector Tata Babu. CI Tata Babu emphasized the importance of maintaining communal harmony and warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone attempting to create discord or repeat such disrespectful acts. The meeting saw participation from all sections of the village society – youth, elders, and social group leaders – symbolizing a strong and unified stand against disrespect, while ensuring that the memory and values of Dr. Ambedkar are upheld with dignity and honor.
