A State of Hate: The Institutional Murder of a Dalit Officer in Modi’s India

The suicide of Y Puran Kumar, a Dalit officer in the Indian Police Service, is not a personal tragedy but a horrifying indictment of a political system designed to crush India’s most vulnerable people. An officer from a Scheduled Caste background, Kumar was driven to despair by a relentless campaign of caste discrimination and mental abuse from senior officers backed by the BJP-RSS establishment. His death exposes the brutal reality behind the empty slogans of a ‘New India’.

A Tragedy Sanctioned by the State

The death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was the clear result of an oppressive system perfected under the BJP-RSS government, where caste hatred is actively promoted.

♦ The Institutional Killing of a Dalit Officer: Despite his high rank, Kumar faced constant, systemic caste discrimination. This was a planned campaign of mental torture by senior police officers representing the ruling party’s oppressive machine.

♦ A Social Fabric Poisoned by Hate: The BJP’s Hindutva ideology, rooted in the hateful Manuvadi thinking of the RSS, has poisoned Indian society, creating a terrifying environment where Dalits face violence even within state institutions.

A Calculated Campaign of Harassment

Y Puran Kumar’s brave decision to speak against injustice was met with brutal retaliation from those in power. His complaints were ignored as his dignity was systematically destroyed.

♦ Brutal Revenge for Speaking Truth: For daring to raise his voice, Kumar was targeted with a hateful campaign. He was publicly shamed, cruelly denied leave to see his dying father, and unofficially blacklisted by senior officers like Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur.

♦ The Planners of a Casteist Campaign: These were not administrative mistakes but a deliberate campaign of caste terror, planned to break the spirit of a Dalit officer who refused to be silent in the face of injustice.

The Political Planners of Caste Violence

The blame for this tragedy lies directly with the ruling BJP, whose ideology is the main driver of the increasing violence against oppressed communities.

♦ Opposition Directly Blames the BJP: Leaders from Congress and AAP have rightly accused the BJP leadership of creating a culture of hate and safety for upper caste attackers while persecuting Dalits.

♦ A Horrifying Rise in Brutal Crimes: As Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge noted, the BJP’s “feudal mindset” is behind the shocking 46 percent increase in crimes against Dalits during their rule.

Hindutva’s Open War on the Vulnerable

The BJP’s extremist Hindutva agenda is an open declaration of war against both religious minorities and Dalits. The government’s hateful language has made hate crimes acceptable.

♦ From ‘Bulldozer Justice’ to Open Hate Crimes: The regime celebrates illegal actions and uses hateful speech that directly leads to attacks on oppressed groups, creating a nationwide atmosphere of fear.

♦ The Public Shaming of Dalit Leaders: The decay in society is clear from the violent and shameful attacks on Dalit leaders, including the shocking shoe attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai, a symbol of this systemic hatred.

The Cynical Lies of the Ruling Regime

The BJP’s empty claims of following Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and constitutional values are exposed as shameful lies. Their actions show a planned design to maintain a brutal caste system.

♦ Empty Promises and a Violent Reality: While pretending to respect constitutional heroes, the BJP has overseen a historic wave of caste violence, proving their words are a fraud to fool the public.

♦ A Deliberate Strategy of Oppression: This is a political project by the BJP-RSS to threaten and weaken Dalits and minorities, ensuring they are kept oppressed and shut out from power.

A System Built on Protection and Involvement

The complete failure to provide justice in Kumar’s case is a clear example of state involvement. The system is designed to protect powerful criminals, not the victims.

♦ Justice Denied and State Involvement Exposed: The refusal to punish the senior officials involved in Kumar’s harassment is undeniable proof of the state’s partnership in this crime. It signals that enforcers of the casteist order will be protected.

♦ A Family’s Painful Wait for Justice: Days after his death, Kumar’s family still waits for justice, a heartbreaking reminder that for Dalits, justice is an impossible dream in Modi’s India.

A Call for Determined Resistance

The death of Y Puran Kumar must be a powerful wake up call for a strong resistance against the fascist machine of the RSS-BJP that has unleashed this wave of hatred and death.

♦ Fighting the Fascist Machine: This tragedy demands a united front against the oppressive system that caused it and strict accountability for those responsible.

♦ The Need for an Uncompromising Fight: The fight must be to completely remove the evil Hindutva forces that have declared war on India’s most vulnerable people and to reform the casteist institutions they use as weapons.

The Defining Battle for India’s Future

This is not just a political struggle but a battle for the soul of India. The choice is between a future defined by the caste-based killers in power and one where every citizen can live with equality and dignity.

♦ The Reign of Caste Based Killers: The ruling government has shown itself to be an enemy of justice, controlling a system that destroys the lives and dreams of its own citizens.

♦ The Dream of a Just and Fearless Nation: Kumar’s death must spark a nationwide anger against this casteist dictatorship. It is a fight for every Indian who dreams of a nation free from fear, hatred, and oppression.