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BJP to hold national executive meet from today amid signs of unrest over its push for pro-Dalit laws

The national executive of the BJP is also likely to respond to concerns over the rise in oil prices and refer to the previous UPA government's "mismanagement of the economy" as it meets ahead of the Assembly polls in five states, with the Lok Sabha election less than eight months away, party sources said.

Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act amendments an electoral conspiracy by BJP-RSS, says Mayawati

In a statement issued in New Delhi, she said the BJP is supporting such agitations to divert people's attention from "burning" issues such as fuel price hike.

Groups representing 'unreserved' category to hold march in Noida tomorrow to protest SC/ST Act amendments

Multiple social groups representing people from the "unreserved" category in Gautam Buddh Nagar will take out a march on Thursday to protest the amendments in the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Supreme Court refuses to stay ruling on SC/ST Act, says order only aims to prevent innocents from being punished

The Supreme Court rejected the Centre's demand for a stay on its verdict on the SC/ST Act and said it favoured the protection of the rights of these communities.

Who's behind Bharat Bandh? Bhim Army 'credits' social media for success, officials suspect greater influence

Was it Bhim Army, National Confederation for Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) or an unidentified Dalit youth, who first gave the call through a WhatsApp message for Bharat Bandh around a week ago?