Dalit Man Beaten to Death, Dalit Couple Abused by Hindutva Gang in Gujarat, UP

India’s Deep Divide of Caste Hatred

The killing of a 60-year-old Dalit sanitation worker, Bhailal Vaghela, in Gujarat’s Narol area, has once again shown the ugly truth of India’s caste-based society. Under the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, violence against Dalits has increased instead of declining. The murder occurred after Vaghela’s son, Sunny, married an upper-caste woman, angering her family. The shocking case, along with another attack on a Dalit couple in Uttar Pradesh, exposes how the BJP government has failed to protect the most vulnerable communities.

♦ Caste Hatred Under BJP Rule:
The growing violence reflects a wider social and political crisis where discrimination is not only ignored but indirectly encouraged by those in power.

Gujarat Tragedy: Murder for Breaking Caste Barriers

♦ Killing Over Inter-Caste Marriage:
According to Kashmir Media Service, Bhailal Vaghela and his wife were attacked near Usmanpura Metro Station by relatives of their daughter-in-law. The family was enraged because their daughter had married a Dalit man. The attackers used sticks and iron rods, hurling caste insults before beating the couple.

♦ A Brutal Public Assault:
Vaghela was taken to LG Hospital in Maninagar, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, while his wife suffered injuries. His death highlights how caste pride continues to destroy lives in a society that claims to be modern and equal.

♦ Dalit Anger and Official Silence:
Rights groups across Gujarat have protested the killing and demanded justice. Yet, the state government has remained silent, reflecting its unwillingness to challenge upper-caste violence.

Uttar Pradesh Attack: Dalit Family Targeted by Hindutva Group

♦ Violence in Aligarh:
In Vijaygarh area of Aligarh, a Dalit farmer and his wife were assaulted by a Hindutva member while returning home from their fields. The attacker hurled caste slurs and beat them mercilessly.

♦ Family and Neighbours Also Beaten:
The farmer’s father, Chetram, and neighbour Lalit tried to rescue them but were also attacked and verbally abused. This shows how caste-based hatred has become normal in BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh.

♦ Failure of Local Police:
Despite repeated complaints, police delayed action, protecting the attackers instead of the victims. Law enforcement under BJP rule has become a tool for the powerful, not for justice.

False Image of Progress in BJP States

♦ Gujarat’s Hidden Reality:
While Gujarat is projected as a model of progress under Modi, the murder of Bhailal Vaghela shows the reality of caste inequality behind its so-called success. The poor and marginalised remain trapped in fear, discrimination, and violence.

♦ Uttar Pradesh’s Lawlessness:
Under Yogi Adityanath, caste-based crimes have risen sharply. Dalits and minorities face daily humiliation, while police and officials look the other way. BJP’s rule has deepened divisions rather than healing them.

Hindutva and the Politics of Division

♦ RSS Ideology of Superiority:
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the guiding force behind the BJP, promotes an idea of Hindu supremacy that excludes Dalits and minorities. This mindset strengthens caste dominance and fuels hatred against those seeking equality.

♦ Religion as Political Weapon:
Modi’s government uses religion and caste for political gain. Instead of building unity, it spreads division to maintain power, turning social hate into a political tool.

Dalits Demand Justice and Equality

♦ Public Protests Across India:
Dalit organisations and human rights groups have condemned these attacks, demanding fast-track trials and strict punishment for the culprits. They say these incidents are not isolated but part of a system that keeps Dalits oppressed.

♦ Justice Still Out of Reach:
Even though the Constitution promises equality, Dalits continue to live in fear. The Modi government’s silence only encourages further abuse and signals that justice in India is selective and unequal.

India’s Human Rights Record Under Global Scrutiny

♦ Worsening Global Image:
India’s growing record of caste and religious violence has drawn criticism from global human rights groups. Yet, the Modi government denies all accusations, calling them foreign interference.

♦ Western Complicity:
Western countries remain silent because of trade and defence ties with India. Their silence has emboldened the Modi regime to continue its discriminatory policies without fear of accountability.

Broken Justice System and Police Bias

♦ Failure of Law Enforcement:
Police in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh delayed registering cases and avoided applying the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. This reflects how deeply caste bias runs through India’s justice system.

♦ Impunity for the Powerful:
Victims’ families often face threats to withdraw their complaints, while the accused go free. This cycle of impunity ensures that caste crimes continue unchecked.

Conclusion: A Nation Divided by Caste and Hypocrisy

♦ Moral Decline Under Modi Rule:
The killings in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh show that caste remains one of India’s deepest wounds. The Modi government’s Hindutva-driven politics has turned hatred into normal behaviour, eroding the moral and social fabric of the nation.

♦ Justice Denied to the Oppressed:
A country that claims to be democratic cannot progress while its poor are beaten to death for their caste. The silence of those in power makes them equally responsible. Unless India ends its culture of hate and protects the weak, it will remain a country divided by cruelty, hypocrisy, and injustice.