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New Delhi, September 17, 2007 Dr. Udit Raj, Chairman , All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations and National PresidentIndian Justice Party, said today in a statement that the points raised in the submissions made in the petition filed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture before the Supreme Court were based on scientific and logical conclusions and these do not in any way affect the religious predilections of Hindus. It cannot be proved on the basis of any archaeological and scienitific data that the Setu Samudaram was built by human beings or by a vanar sena i.e. monkeys. In these circumstances, BJP should not make a political issue of this matter as that itself will weaken the foundations of Hinduism because there is no authenticity about the origin and historicity of Ramayana and Ram.
Dr. Udit Raj said that BJP is only imitating stance of fanatical forces of certain other religions. BJP should understand that Prophet Mohammad, Lord Christ and Lord Buddha took birth on this planet and their religions and messages are duly put in black and white. If the Vishwa Hindu Parishad seeks a comparison with these religions, they will only harm themselves. CPM and other parties are hell-bent to see that the affidavit filed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in which it has been declared that the Setu Samudaram has not been built by Ram and Vanar sena (monkeys) should not be taken back. There is no need to be scared so much on this issue because Dalits and Ambedkarities do not consider it an issue at all. Dalits and Ambedkarites are more concerned about issues like reservation, dignity and self-respect.
In the end, Dr. Udit Raj said that Culture and Tourism Minister, Ambika Soni has done nothing wrong by filing an affidavit in its present form and there is no justification for demanding her resignation on this issue. On the other hand, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and R.K. Dhawan appear to have a BJP mind-set. This is no issue at all. The real issues are education, employment, health etc. In the end, Dr. Udit Raj appealed to Congress President, Sonia Gandhi to arrest the growth of Congressmen with BJP mind-set.
(C. L. Maurya) PS to Dr. Udit Raj One Day State Level Conference on Reservation Held at Kakching.
Kakching, June 15, 2007 (All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organizations) In One Day State Level Conference on Reserv  ation organized by All India
Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organizations’ Manipur Branch at Kakching
today, where over 200 delegations from all districts of the state
participated. The Confederation also condemned Moreh killing and
appealed all sectin of society to maintain and restore peace and
harmony among all communities.
Chief Guest of the Conference, Mr. Henry Paote – Former MLA from Karong Constituency graced the function and said that discrimination base on case and race must put to end. The provision of reservation provided in Indian Constitutions for weaker section of the society must be ensured in fair and acceptable manner. He denied the allegation given by anti-reservation forces that the reservation has failed to render any service to the weaker section of the society. One of the Guests of Honor, Mr. Madhu Chandra – National Secretary of SC/ST Confederations said the practice of the caste in the state of Manipur is still alive and strong. Generally the public of Manipur denies the existence of caste in the state, of which he said that it is due to the lack of consciousness of caste. The issues like Jagnath and Tirupathi temples, where the members of Scheduled Caste/Tribe (Dalits) are not allowed to enter. Mr. Chandra said that Meiteis, Lois, and Scheduled Tribes are bared from entering the Hindu temples in Manipur. The unsociability still exist in the soil of Manipur without questioning why another human being has to discrimination another human beings whereas the fundamental rights of every Indian citizens can not be discriminated on the basis of race, caste, faith and color. Dilip Kshetriya – President of SC/ST/OBC Confederation’s Manipur branch presided over the function and his presidential remark said that his Confederation will work toward the well fare SC/ST/OBC communities in regard to provision of the reservation. Confederation’s Secretary Mr. Ksh. Kennedy – the key organizer said that the 27% OBC Reservation in Higher Educational Institution passed by United Progressive Alliance Government will benefit all Meitei communities who fall under OBC categories. He also said that the public of Manipur have not really responded to the beneficial that can be obtained from UPA Government’s 27% OBC Reservation. The State Level One Day Conference ended with a documentary film called India Untouched produced by K. Stalin of Dristi, Ahmedabad base on the practices of Indian Caste system. Yours sincerely,
Y. Premchan Vice President, All India Confederation of SC/SC/OBC Organizations (Manipur)
Why Dominant Caste Hindus All Of Sudden Started Opening Ups For Dalits? By Mr. Madhu Chandra New Delhi, March 10, 2007 After 3000 years of domination and oppression on Indian Dalits, why has all of sudden Saffron brigades started opening up? Where was Art of Living Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar all these years? Why he needs to wake up now and start calling Indian Dalits to compromise with dominant caste Hindus? After years of oppression, what does it make dominant caste Hindu to realize Dalits’ contribution as Times of India carried the following clipping in advertisement section? Even to this day, every Caste Hindu worships what a Dalit wrote There is no denying the historical divide between Caste Hindus & Dalits. The occupational divide between the communities became a rigid and unjust practice, which even to this day, plagues our society. Time and again, many wise men from all castes have tried to bring about reforms. Unknown to many, the Ramayana was written by a Dalit. Historically, some of the most venerated rishis were Dalits. Why, even the narrator of the Puranas, Soot Maharishi, was a Dalit. What is the need of the hour, however, is the realisation of the truth and thereafter, reconciliation with it. The Truth & Reconciliation Conference is a summit slated for March 9, between 6-8 pm at the Hamsadhwani Theatre at Pragati Maidan. Entry is open to all. Eminent personalities will share the dais with Poojya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Be there. It promises to be a memorable chapter in our history. The Art of Living Truth & Reconciliation Conference Contact No. 9811519880 Website: www.artofliving .org Partner Organisations: All India Vaish Federation, Akhil Bharatiya Bhumihar Brahman Samaj, National Valmiki Veer Dal, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Mahasabha, Akhila Bharatiya Kshatriya Samaja Trust, Arya VaishSabha, BRP BahujanMahasangh, Karnataka Dalit Progressive Organisations Federation, Kamataka Dalit Sangarsh Samiti, World Council of Arya Samaj, Akhil Bhartiya Oujjar Sanskriti Shodh Sansthan. Participating Conununities: Arya Samaj, Bhumihar Brahmin, Brahmin Samaj, Oujjar Samaj, Kayastha Samaj, Kshatriya Samaj, Kurrni Samaj. Mahar Samaj, Majhabi Samaj, Mala Samaj, Marwari Samaj, Meena Samaj, Mushar Samaj, Pasi Samaj, Paswan Samaj, Rajput Samaj, Thakur Samaj, Vaish Samai, Valmiki Samaj , Verma Samaj, Yadav Samaj, And Many others... Dr. Udit Raj – National Chairman of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations while visiting the victims of Gohana massacre where 50 Dalits homes were selectively set on fire in the presence of District Magistrate and Police forces in 2005, said, “How the pen at the hand of Dalits became brooms today?” The Art of Living in their advertisement clipping means that the sacred book Ramayana and others are believed to have written by Maharishi Balmiki and other Dalit saints from untouchable communities. If so, then question of Dr. Udit Raj, “How the potential writing of Dalits became the brooms today” remains mystic. Was it destined to Dalits by their own choice or they were made? India is not poor and illiterate nation but rich and literate but made desperately poor and illiterate by exceedingly rich and pseudo literate. Dominant caste Hindus’ motives of opening ups for Dalits to reconcile, could it be because Dalits have taken the footpath of lesser known Mahatma Jyothi Rao Phule and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who set example to quite the religions that discriminate them and embrace other? Many Dalit and social activists have figured enough that dominant caste Hindu population is minor representing only 15% of Indian population, yet enjoyed dominations over 85% remaining population on caste structure of Hinduism ever since their invasion on Indian soil. Dalit movement to quite caste religion will fear that dominant caste Hindu could become minor in socio and religion-political structure some day. World that we live in never remains as a glove in Information and Technology era but it has become a flat world that the plights of Dalits hidden for centuries has started opening in the eyes of the world. Few days ago, United Nation has told India to halt caste discrimination to Indian Dalits. Equal access should be granted to Indian Dalits in the place of worship, hospital and education, reports Reuters. Dr. Kancha Ilaiah – Dalit activist and Political Scientist defines Hinduism, “Religion that tells that human beings are created unequally is the fascism. Hinduism teaches men are created unequally.” Therefore he strongly feels that democratic religion only able to set the Dalits liberated. He defines, “Democratic religion is that human beings are created equally with equal opportunities.” Casteism and Hinduism is knitted together. Therefore can Hinduism survive without casteism or Casteism without Hinduism? Will Hinduism really survive without casteism, if not, will Dalits be really liberated from caste and able to reconciled with dominant caste Hindus? Dalits must respond to hoax of Saffron brigades’ call, “Stop discrimination first, then reconciliation.” Lynching five Dalits for skinning death cow, burning 50 Dalits homes in Gohana, Khailanji killing, Nithari Killing - mostly Dalit children and recent burning 16 Dalit homes at Karnal district on February 25, 2007 are atrocities against Dalits remain the same for centuries. Many Pseudo Ambakarites and Pseudo Dalit activists have fallen at the trap of dominant caste Hindus, who violates the ideologies of Mahatma Jyothi Rao Phule and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. United efforts of Dalits will liberate the Dalits from caste oppression. Divided efforts of Dalits will lead further into the caste captivities under the dominant caste Hindus. Go to ContentThe End of Upper Caste Propaganda in Global ForumsDr. Joseph D'souza
President - Dalit
Freedom Network
President - All India
Christian Council
On February 23, 2007, the Indian government delegation appearing before the UN treaty body the CERD (International Convention of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination) testified that in India there are no more Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Sudras and Dalits! It is unbelievable that the Government spokesperson for this viewpoint was the Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor Deepankar Gupta. The CERD body was not amused by this blatant denial of the operation of the caste system and the kind of unconvincing answers given by the Indian delegation to the pertinent and straight forward questions raised by the CERD experts on the issue of Dalits discrimination. India is a signatory to this International Convention. Over a week ago, the States of Uttarkhand and Punjab held their State elections. Pollsters were openly describing the impact of the Upper Caste vote bank, the Dalit vote, the Jat Vote and the Backward Caste vote. Hello Mr. Deepankar Gupta! Which India and New Delhi are you living in that you can deny that the caste system exists? Is it the city of the ‘Hindustan Times’ newspaper which weekly carries pages of matrimonial columns where the marriage advertisements are sub-divided along caste lines? Or do you also deny that these advertisements occur week after week? Perhaps we should deny that even a paper like the ‘Hindustan Times’ exists before the CERD committee. Alas, how far we Indians have fallen as we deny our soul-destroying social disorder. The Indian Government and the economic bosses of India need to know that just as the phenomenon of ‘the world is flat’ has benefited India enormously in terms of jobs, economy and global presence, the same ‘flat world’ now fully reveals what was hidden about India for thousands of years – the social disorder of the caste system. Fifty years after India’s Independence, the atrocities against Dalits have increased and not decreased. There are over 100,000 registered cases annually of violence against the Dalits today! The lack of a social conscience among the power brokers of Indian society stands exposed in the flat world. We are only fooling ourselves by not addressing our social disorder. The flat world does not believe that the caste system is abolished. They now know that caste dominates Indian politics more than ever in our history. Caste polarization is a political and social reality. As the Dalit delegates to the UN conference at Durban announced, caste is worse than racism. The Prime Minister has compared the Dalit problem to apartheid in South Africa. So it is a moot point to enter into a philosophical discourse on whether casteism and racism are the same. The Dalits who are violated daily do not live in the lecturers’ hall of the universities. They live outside in the slums, the towns, the villages, in the bastis. They are found among the child laborers and the girls trafficked in the sex trade all across India. The same disorder of caste ideology which devalues women and the girl child is causing havoc with our social balance. On December 12, 2006, UNICEF finally declared that we Indians kill off 2.5 million unborn female babies each year. This is nothing but the genocide of Indian women and there will be terrible consequences in the years to come as the ratio of men and women falls rapidly in many parts of the country. This is the time to banish the caste system out of our social structure, minds, lives and society, and not the time to bluff the world in Global Forums. Time has run out for the caste system and its blatant devaluation and dehumanization of human beings. Source from http://www.dalitnetwork.org/go?/dfn/blog/the_end_of_upper_caste_propaganda_in_global_forums
New Delhi, December 18, 2006 (All India Christian Council)
All India Christian Council with the support of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations had a protest rally at New Delhi on December 11, 2006 to demand Dalit Christian reservation. Over thousand Dalit Christians attended with the support of Dalit Buddhist, Dalit Hindu, Mahatma Jyothirao Phule Society and many progressive thinkers. (Right Picture: Dalit Christian Youth leading Prayer Rally)
All Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribes of India irrespective of all religions used to get the constitutional provision until the Presidential Order ordinance was passed in 1950. Presidential Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Order 1950 discriminated all Dalits other than Hindu Dalits. (Left Picture - Dr. Joseph D'souza - President of All India Christian Council with Sunil Sardar of Truth Seeker International addressing in Rally)
Dr. Joseph D’souza – President of All India Christian Council said in the rally that Presidential Order 1950 violets Article 15 of Indian Constitution where it prohibits discrimination on the basis of Religion. The opposition from upper caste and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) that reservation should be given on the basis of religion. Dr. D’souza responded that then why discriminated Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims on the basis of religion. 
The Christian Communities of India demanded not less or more from Indian Government but to restore back the Scheduled caste status to all Dalits irrespective of religion which Dalits had before Presidential Order 1950 Ordinance. (Right Picture - Dr. Udit Raj - President of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations addressing in Rally)
Ms Margret Alva – Congress Working Committee member said that before she move into politic, she filed a case in Supreme Court of India on behalf of Dalit Christian reservation. She promised that she will continue to fight for the rights of Dalit Christians.
Mr. Oscar Fernandez Honorable Minister of Labor said that this amendment is pending for long and the voice of the Dalit Christian will be taken to Parliament of India. (Left Picture: Oscar Fernadez - Hon'ble Minister of Labor addressing in Rally)
Dr. Udit Raj – President of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations and Indian Justice Party said that Supreme Court of India is playing a game of delay on its judgment to Dalit Christians’ demand. Dr. Raj  also
said that National Commission of Linguistic and Minority Religions
headed by Justice
Rangnathan Misra was bias in studying socio-economic and educational
condition of Dalit Christians. No Dalit Christians were invited while
collecting the data on
socio-economic and educational status of Dalits converted to
Christianity.
(Right Picture: Ms. Margret
Alva - Congress Working Committee Member addressing in Rally)
Dr. Raj further said that conversion did not change socio-economic and educational condition of Dalits. Like any other Dalits, Dalit Christians and Dalits Muslims are known by their same social ethnic names; remain in the same economic and educational backwardness. Press Release Dharna staged at Jantar Mantar under the leadership of Dr. Udit Raj against AIIMS striking doctors Government thanked for passing the bill on reservation but advised to implement the bill in one go rather than in stages. New Delhi, December 16, 2006. A dharna was staged at Jantar Mantar today under the leadership of Dr. Udit Raj, National Chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations and Indian Justice Party in support of reservation. On the 14th December, 2006, the Govt. passed a bill for 27% reservation for OBCs in educational institutions and this was followed by immediate protests at so many places including AIIMS. A befitting reply was given to the anti-reservation protestors. The main speakers at the Dharna were National President of the Indian Justice Party and its national Secretary, Dr. Chandralekha. Addressing the vast gathering at the Dharna, Dr. Udit Raj that the attitude of the anti-reservationists is highly deplorable. There is no logic behind this attitude particularly when Govt. has decided to increase the number of seats for reservation which will in no way affect the general category students. It is unfortunate that whenever steps are taken for the welfare of SC/ST and OBC people, there are protests from some other sections of people. Reservation integrates the society while on the other hand anti-reservation policies of some sections of the people only disnitegrate the society. Dr. Udit Raj further said that 27% reservation for OBCs in IITs, IIMs and other institutions of higher learning should be implemented in one go rather than in stages. On this occasion, Dr. Chandralekha, National Secretary of the Indian Justice Party said that it is unconstitutional and undemocratic to protest against 27% reservations for OBCs when a bill to this effect has already been passed. The AIIMS doctors who have gone on strike against this reservation should be removed from service. She expressed the view that such fissiparous tendencies among AIIMS doctors will continue till the present Medical Superintendent, Dr.Venugopal is there. It is surprising to note that anti-reservation protests start first of all at the AIIMS. The students at this prestigious Institute should concentrate mainly on their studies but they are quite often instigated to indulge in protests on frivolous issues by vested interests. Other senior leaders of the Indian Justice Party like National Secretary, Kaliram Tomar , Senior Vice President of Delhi Pradesh Unit, Shri Suresh Diwan, General Secretary, Shri Chattar Singh Saini, Treasurer, Shri Jugal Kishore Saini, General Secretary of Delhi Pradesh Unit of Youth Front for Justice, Rajesh, Sarika Chowdhury, Shri Babu Lal Sarkania , Vice President of Delhi Unit of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations and Shri Madhu Chandra etc. also addressed the gathering. (Vinod Kumar) National Treasurer
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New Delhi, September 25,2006.` A big demonstration was held in front of AIIMS, New Delhi , at 11AM on 25.9.06 by thousands of workers of the Indian Justice Party and All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations led by Dr. Udit Raj, the President of the Party and Chairman of the Confederation against anti-reservation doctors of All India Institue of Medical Sciences who have burnt books and writings of Dr. Ambedkar which is the most sacrilegious act, to say the lest. Dr. Udit Raj said that the anti-reservation stir was started by a handful of AIIMS doctors under the overall guidance of the AIIMS Director. The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum has said that Dalit medical students are being discriminated and ill-treated. Neither the AIIMS Administration nor the Central Government has taken any steps to stop the onslaught of discrimination and ill-treatment against Dalit medical students. A spokesman of the Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum further stated that the upper caste hostel room partners are not allowing their Dalit first-year MBBS room-mates to sit close to them. If any Dalit student protests against this ill-treatment and discrimination, he is doubly punished by upper caste medical students in some other form. Nearly 35 Dalit first-year hostellers have complained to AIIMS Director, Dr. Venugopal against ill-treatment and discrimination by upper caste room-mates, but no action has been taken against the delinquent medical students belonging to upper caste so far. Dr. Udit Raj declared that the AIIMS Director, Dr. Venugopal, despite clear evidence of his involvement in the anti-reservation demonstrations, Central Government has not taken any steps to remove him.
Reservation Day Declared and celebrated In a jampacked Talkatora Stadium, on the
occasion of Reservation Day, Dr. Udit Raj tod All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations and Indian Justice
Party to make this day that is August 7 of each year as 'Reservation Day',
the day of social justice when poor, deprived farmers and exploited come
together and discuss their wretched conditions and devise ways to improve
their conditions. Despite bad health of Shri V. P. Singh, he remained a
crusader for poor, SC/STs, OBCs and JJ clusters.
On Dr. Joseph D’souza said in his
speech, “Indian V. P. Singh in his concluding remark mentioned about Indian reservation system started way back with 3000 years old Hindu caste system. He says, “Designating education only to Brahmins, Ruling authority only to Kshetriyas, Trade only to Vaishyas, and labor only to Sudhras and Dalits.” Mr. Singh further said, “Injustice done to Indian Dalits and backward class communities are more a death penalties.”
People criticized V. P. Singh when he
attempted to implement Reservation for backward class communities according
to the recommendation of Mandal commission. Mr. Singh says, “Although
my political leg was broken in 1990, the very ball I kicked scored the goal
and the ball never came back and it is achieving its own goal.” The All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations is fighting for
reservation in private Sector, which Manmohan Singh govt. had promised it in
Common Minimum Program but still it has not been fulfilled. There are other
urgent issues, which Confederation will continue raising like backlog in
govt. services and bringing out of Reservation Act. Press Released to Media by, Mr. M. Chandra, National Secretary, All Press Release MP Govt. snatched away the freedom of expression: Dr. Udit Raj The Madhya Pradesh govt. snatched away the
right of religious freedom or ideas by passing a controversial bill amending
the state’s Freedom of Religious Act, 1968 to stop ‘religious
conversions by force or allurement.’ The law even before amendment had
this provision that if conversion is done through force or allurement it
would be punished. Now along with this it is mandatory for both, who are
willing to convert or be converted to inform the District Administration one
month in advance. During this time the administration would check if
conversion is voluntary or otherwise. Dr. Udit Raj said that Madhya Pradesh govt.
passed this bill because Dalits oppressed by rigid caste disabilities and
untouchability were willingly embracing other religions. They didn’t
fear either the govt. or custodians of Hindu culture. The real motive behind
amending the law is that the state administration would get full one month
time to coerce the ‘wretched of the world’ not to convert. The
coercion can take the form of registering false cases against the individuals
who seem all set to embrace other religions. This way govt. will have done
its bit to keep happy RSS ideologues. Dr. Udit Raj said that it’s important to
note that govt. did such a thing when increasingly we are witnessing attacks
on Christians, which are getting gruesome. The elite and upper caste
Christians are also responsible for this. Such Christians don’t believe
in organizing and fighting for a just cause. Rather they believe in easy
life. They are not active in politics and also keep a distance from Dalits,
minorities and other marginalized groups. This is the reason behind the fear
psychosis engulfing the Christian community at present and that’s the
reason why attacks are increasing, getting more barbaric and gruesome. If
elite, poor and Dalit Christians get organized and work with like-minded
forces things won’t be as bad in future. Dr. Udit Raj said he wanted
cooperation to fight back the terror against Christians in Rajasthan but the
response of elite Christians was quite lukewarm. When the Tamil Nadu govt. brought the
anti-conversion law the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations and
All India Christian Council got together and resisted this. The govt. came
under tremendous pressure and finally it had to abolish the law. Similarly,
wherever anti conversion laws are being promulgated we need to oppose it and
fight it tooth and nail. If this doesn’t happen, the laws will keep
getting made and people’s right to ideas or religious freedom will have
been undermined permanently. The All India Confederation of SC/ST
Organisations is getting in touch with all progressive people and
organisations to fight it, oppose it by starting a movement. In an
independent Harish (Media Incharge) Press Release Dr. Udit Raj Met Law
Minister Regarding Reservation The All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations has been
struggling since beginning for withdrawal of anti reservation order issued by
Department of Personnel and Training. These orders were issued on 30th
January, 2nd July, 22nd July, 13th August and Now 77th, 81st, 82nd and 85th Amendments are pending before the
Constitution Bench of Supreme Court. Dr. Udit Raj, Chairman of All India
Confederation of SC/ST Organisations, met the Law Minister Mr. H.R. Bharadwaj
today and requested him to engage senior and competent advocates to plead the
case in best possible manner which is going to begin from Dr. Udit Raj also gave a call to the Dalit employees and officers
to come forward and donate liberally so that All India Confederation of SC/ST
Organisations can engage best solicitors in this case. Since the UPA Govt. is
committed to uphold the cause of reservation therefore we hope the best
possible supports from it. (Kamlesh
Kumar) Dalit Meet at
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