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Lokesh Sori, who had a case registered against worshippers of Durga in Kanker, in Chhattisgarh, is on the verge of victory in the battle against cancer. He is back home after spending three months in hospital. His recovery mocks the claim that Durga’s ire was responsible for his ailment  

The ideals and ancestral traditions of the Dalitbahujan have been perpetually insulted in the garb of cultural and religious events. The prime example is the gory display of the slaughter of Asur king Mahishasur on the occasion of Durga Puja, which is now being challenged openly and vehemently, writes Ujjwal Vishwas

Despite the mounting expenses on treatment of his disease and his lack of monetary resources, Lokesh Sori is now coming out from the depths of depression and is making plans for the future. When asked, he said if cancer allows him to live for five more years, he would shape at least 50 Lokesh Soris to take on the exploitative Brahmanical system and its traditions. Forward Press reports

The village we are talking about has a savarna settlement. But Durga idol was not installed in the village this year in the settlement. Durga Puja was organized in only two homes of the village – Deepchand’s and Raghunath’s – both in the kurmi settlement in the village. Forward Press reports

The sex workers of Sonagachi refused to give soil for the idol of Durga again this year. The flourishing patriarchal, brahmanical society which has traded the body of women for centuries has also sold the mud from their houses, but now sex workers say enough is enough. Prema Negi reports

The sex workers of Sonagachi refused to give soil for the idol of Durga again this year. The flourishing patriarchal, brahmanical society which has traded the body of women for centuries has also sold the mud from their houses, but now sex workers say enough is enough. Prema Negi reports

The portrayal of Mahishasur’s slaying by Goddess Durga and burning of Ravan’s effigy on Dussehra is perceived by young tribals as an insult to their identity. They assert that they do not have any problems with Hindus worshiping Durga and Ram. However, they will not tolerate the portrayal of the killing of Asur Raj Mahishasur and burning of the effigies of King Ravan. Young tribals are once again readying to protest against the humiliation of Mahishasur. Forward Press reports:   

Degree Prasad Chouhan has played a crucial role in advancing the cause of the Mahishasur movement. He is a grass-roots activist and lawyer who fights for the cultural and social rights of Dalits and Adivasis. Now the Maharashtra Police have branded him as ‘urban terrorist’. Forward Press reports from Chhattisgarh 

Degree Prasad Chouhan has played a crucial role in advancing the cause of the Mahishasur movement. He is a grass-roots activist and lawyer who fights for the cultural and social rights of Dalits and Adivasis. Now the Maharashtra Police have branded him as ‘urban terrorist’. Forward Press reports from Chhattisgarh 

In Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, the police have filed a case against those insulting Adivasis in the name of Durga Puja. This is a historic moment and we will see its effect in the days to come. The masses that have been enduring cultural slavery so far will now have the courage to break free of those shackles