https://en.themooknayak.com/discussion-interview/the-rise-of-tvk-and-the-search-for-inclusive-politics-in-tamil-nadu https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-09/hs8ysvdn/TVK.jpeg The spectacular rise of C. Joseph Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has disrupted the decades-old political order and opened up a new conversation, particularly among Dalits, youth, and marginalized communities. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-09/dd6s79m2/TVK1.jpeg Political observers noted that Vijay appointed several leaders from Dalit communities as district secretaries and office bearers within the party organization, giving visibility to communities that had often remained underrepresented within the higher structures of mainstream Dravidian parties. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-10T07:00:00.000+05:30 The Rise of TVK and the Search for Inclusive Politics in Tamil Nadu 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election, Tamil Nadu politics, C. Joseph Vijay, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) https://en.themooknayak.com/obc-news/bc-groups-seek-assurance-on-caste-census-during-pms-hyderabad-visit https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-09/gaw9fbt7/1008936866.jpg Referring to PM Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Hyderabad on May 10, Kumaraswamy said BC communities welcomed the visit but expected clarity from the Centre on measures taken for their welfare over the past decade. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-10T00:03:00.000+05:30 BC groups seek assurance on caste census during PM’s Hyderabad visit caste census , sub-quota for OBC women , BC caste census https://en.themooknayak.com/tribal-news/locked-in-starved-and-beaten-kuki-nanny-alleges-years-of-torture-at-iim-bangalore-professors-home-tm-exclusive https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/gdrk27zx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-4.15.58-PM.jpeg A 23-year-old Kuki woman from Churachandpur district, Manipur, has come forward with serious allegations of prolonged physical and mental torture, starvation, wrongful confinement, and assault while working as a nanny-cum-housekeeper at the residence of an IIM Bangalore professor and his wife on the institute’s campus. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/sjv299yw/GeminiGeneratedImageqh46rfqh46rfqh46.png The police registered the case only under Section 115(2) voluntarily causing hurt and Section 127(2) wrongful confinement while leaving out provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and sections pertaining to the harassment of women. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/tgk62sf1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-12.54.28-PM.jpeg KSOB has also issued an advisory urging community members from Manipur seeking domestic employment in Bangalore through agents to inform the organisation in advance, citing a pattern of exploitation of migrant workers by unverified intermediaries. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-08T16:27:08.608+05:30 'Locked In, Starved, and Beaten': Kuki Nanny Alleges Years of Torture at IIM Bangalore Professor's Home | TM Exclusive IIMB domestic help abuse, casteist abuse, SC/ST Atrocities Act , IIMB campus, Kuki woman tortured https://en.themooknayak.com/dalit-news/in-bold-protest-dalit-bride-reaches-udaipur-collectorate-on-horseback-holding-jyotiba-savitribai-portraits https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/f8pet60f/पूजा-मेघवाल-.png Bhim Army made the newly wed woman ride the horse again and delivered a strong message across Rajasthan, the dignity of Dalit women will no longer be violated. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/9h78m2qt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-7.15.43-PM.jpeg The protest, which concluded with loud “Jai Bhim” slogans, created a huge buzz across Udaipur city. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/k5majx2b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-7.14.15-PM-1.jpeg Pooja's kin and Bhim Army members staging protest outside Udaipur collectorate. https://cf-images.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-05-08/ye8g3pud/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-8.15.11-PM.jpeg Bhim Army team met ASP Umesh Ojha and demanded swift action in arresting the remaining accused of the Bindoli violence on April 29. themooknayak-en en 2026-05-08T09:03:40.980+05:30 In Bold Protest, Dalit Bride Reaches Udaipur Collectorate on Horseback Holding Jyotiba-Savitribai Portraits Dalit Bride Horesback ride, Bhim Army protest Udaipur, SC/ST Act, casteism