The court’s observation has drawn attention because it intersects with a major unresolved issue — the legal status of Dalits who convert to Christianity or Islam.
New Delhi: In a ruling with significant implications for caste and minority rights, the Allahabad High Court on February 10 observed that conversion or marriage does not alter a person’s caste status, reiterating that…
The National Dalit Christian Watch said the elevation of Cardinal Poola ‘represents a moment of encouragement for marginalised communities within the Church,’ expressing hope that his leadership would strengthen the Church’s moral voice against caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church in India, Cardinal Poola Anthony, the country’s first Dalit cardinal, has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex representative…
Nirmala Carvalho, Mumbai. Archbishop Antony Anandarayar of Pondicherry and Cuddalore says he will do what is needed to eradicate all forms of caste-based discrimination in the archdiocese. Around 30 Dalit priests staged a sit-in at the archbishop’s house from Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 demanding a dialogue to combat discrimination. Dalits were formerly known as “Untouchables,” […]
Nirmala Carvalho, Mumbai. Archbishop Antony Anandarayar of Pondicherry and Cuddalore says he will do what is needed to eradicate all forms of caste-based discrimination in the archdiocese. Around 30 Dalit priests staged a sit-in at the…
Dalit Christian Digest aims to promote equality in the Church and society A group of Dalit Christian leaders has launched a news portal to bring their socially poor community’s voice, challenges, and success stories to national and international attention. The Indian Bishops’ office for socially poor Dalit Christians has launched a news portal to bring their […]
Dalit Christian Digest aims to promote equality in the Church and society A group of Dalit Christian leaders has launched a news portal to bring their socially poor community's voice, challenges, and success stories to…
By John Dayal Exactly seven decades on, the Dalit Christian does not seem to be winning her, or his, a battle for human dignity, political rights, and a level playing field. And it is not surprising that this is so, for the Christian of Indian Dalit origin fights a battle on three fronts, unaided, with […]
By John Dayal Exactly seven decades on, the Dalit Christian does not seem to be winning her, or his, a battle for human dignity, political rights, and a level playing field. And it is not…
Meena Varma, Executive Director, International Dalit Solidarity Network The International Dalit Solidarity Network would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations today for the launch of Dalit Christian Digest, a digital news portal. It is high time that Dalit Christians get the recognition they deserve and the issues facing them come out from under the carpet.
Meena Varma, Executive Director, International Dalit Solidarity Network The International Dalit Solidarity Network would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations today for the launch of Dalit Christian Digest, a digital news portal. It is high…
John Dayal, Senior Journalist India’s Dalits, the former untouchables in the Vedic Caste Hierarchy, are possibly the only group of people in the world who have a conditional freedom of faith. They are free only to profess Hinduism if they want political representation, high education and some guarantee of employment. The Presidential Order of 1950, […]
John Dayal, Senior Journalist India's Dalits, the former untouchables in the Vedic Caste Hierarchy, are possibly the only group of people in the world who have a conditional freedom of faith. They are free only…
Fr Vijay Kumar Nayak, CM Secretary of the Indian Catholic bishops’ office for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes I am happy to learn that Dalit Christian Digest, a digital news portal, is going to be launched on Dec 9, 2020. I am delighted to learn that this news portal will be a tool to share […]
Fr Vijay Kumar Nayak, CM Secretary of the Indian Catholic bishops’ office for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes I am happy to learn that Dalit Christian Digest, a digital news portal, is going to be…
