Guru Prakash

The writer is assistant professor at Patna University and adviser to the Dalit Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.

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Biparjoy cyclone: My mother has memories of the despair caused by extreme weather events – future generations will not

June 19, 2023 15:35 IST

The Modi government has systematically promoted the utilisation of advanced technology and a proactive approach, as opposed to a reactive one, in addressing natural disasters with the implementation of early warning systems, prevention, mitigation and preparedness-based disaster management

Mon, Jun 19, 2023

BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash writes: Controversy around Parliament inauguration is unwarranted and ill-informed

May 25, 2023 10:05 IST

The new parliament building represents the collective aspiration of the people and the assertion of India's arrival on the global stage

Thu, May 25, 2023

BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash writes: Rahul Gandhi’s conviction for defamation and disqualification from Parliament shows that no one is above the lawSign In to read

March 24, 2023 16:33 IST

Congress has a history of attempting to undermine institutions of democracy. The party’s statements following the verdict amount to obstruction of justice

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

Over four decades on, the Marichjhapi massacre needs more attentionPremium Story

February 18, 2023 18:56 IST

Today there are calls for Britain to apologise for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which they rightly should. But what about those who showed no mercy to Dalits?

Sat, Feb 18, 2023

Padma Vibhushan to Mulayam Singh Yadav, a lifelong opposer of BJP, must start a national conversation on ending political polarisationPremium Story

January 28, 2023 14:20 IST

The honour is an acknowledgement of the significance of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s work and is a testament to the ‘People’s Padma’.

Sat, Jan 28, 2023

BJP’s Guru Prakash writes: In the face of liquor deaths, Nitish Kumar has shown negligence and callousness towards the poor and marginalised in BiharPremium Story

December 17, 2022 10:55 IST

Bihar CM's comment blaming the victims for their deaths is unconscionable. He must take responsibility for the failed liquor ban in the state

Mon, Dec 19, 2022

After betrayal in Bihar, Nitish Kumar will go down in posterity as a self-serving and power-seeking leaderPremium Story

August 10, 2022 17:59 IST

By breaking his alliance with the BJP, Nitish Kumar has gone against people's mandate, his own promises. Opposition's hope in him is highly misplaced

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Raising women’s marriage age to 21 is move towards empowermentPremium Story

January 06, 2022 03:17 IST

🔴 Guru Prakash, Ruchi Singh write: No excuse — biological, social, or data and research-based — can justify the inequality in age between men and women to enter into a valid marriage

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

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Why Channi was chosen as Punjab CM by CongressPremium Story

October 15, 2021 03:15 IST

Guru Prakash writes: Like elsewhere, here too the party is showing that it believes in tokenism as far as Dalits are concerned.

Sat, Oct 16, 2021

There is a churn in Dalit politicsPremium Story

June 22, 2021 03:04 IST

Guru Prakash writes: Fed up of the soap opera politics of family-based enterprises that claim to represent their interests, Dalits are looking for a mainstream, representative party.

Tue, Jun 22, 2021

Empowerment and representation, instead of tokenism, are key for inclusive growthPremium Story

January 04, 2021 03:00 IST

With sustained economic empowerment, political representation and educational opportunities, Dalits are increasingly becoming an inseparable part of the New India story that is deeply inclusive in its foundation and focused on making the country a leading light in the new world order.

Mon, Jan 04, 2021

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Towards Atmanirbhar BiharPremium Story

October 29, 2020 18:38 IST

In the last 15 years, Bihar has moved towards peace, order and prosperity

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Even amid pandemic, caste atrocities continue. Representation is keyPremium Story

April 23, 2020 00:10 IST

Social distancing was suggested as one of the precautionary steps to contain the virus. However, in a society like ours, where traditional social prejudices and hierarchies are deeply embedded, discriminatory practices can masquerade as social distancing.

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Reservation needs fresh approach to align with times, empower marginalisedPremium Story

December 17, 2019 00:42 IST

The debate on reservation is highly polarised and, usually, brings out the worst in us. Arguments made by all the sides are logical and extremely passionate. It can be challenging to evolve a middle path that includes opposing perspectives.

Tue, Dec 17, 2019

For P S Krishnan, welfare of Dalits, Adivasis, trumped ideological considerationsPremium Story

November 15, 2019 02:00 IST

One of his most significant contributions to the Dalit movement was towards ending ideological untouchability.

Fri, Nov 15, 2019

New Dalit, New IndiaPremium Story

April 15, 2019 00:25 IST

Aspiration and assertion are at the core of the emerging politics of the community

Mon, Apr 15, 2019