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Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad

Chandrashekhar Azad leans on new symbolism to change Dalit-Bahujan equation

By replacing Buddha with Guru Ravidas as top icon while retaining Ambedkar, he seeks to draw the Hindu Dalit into his fold even as he latches on to the Buddhist

Chandrashekhar Azad leans on new symbolism to change Dalit-Bahujan equation
Updated On : 19 Mar 2020 | 2:25 PM IST

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad may announce political party on Sunday

The name will be finalised after the Election Commission gives its approval, said party sources

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad may announce political party on Sunday
Updated On : 12 Mar 2020 | 10:00 PM IST

CAA: Protestors stage dharnas in Bihar, back Bhim Army's shutdown call

Chandrashekhar Azad had given a call for a nationwide shutdown to protest against a Supreme Court ruling over reservation in government jobs and quota in promotion

CAA: Protestors stage dharnas in Bihar, back Bhim Army's shutdown call
Updated On : 23 Feb 2020 | 8:37 PM IST

In next ten days, 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs to come up across country: Azad

Addressing a massive gathering, Azad said the Citizenship Amendment Act is a 'black law' that is dividing people on religious lines

In next ten days, 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs to come up across country: Azad
Updated On : 06 Feb 2020 | 9:03 PM IST

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad expelled from Hyderabad, sent back to Delhi

The anti-caste leader tweeted Monday morning that the police brought him to Hyderabad Airport and was sending him to Delhi

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar Azad expelled from Hyderabad, sent back to Delhi
Updated On : 27 Jan 2020 | 8:39 PM IST

Bhim Army Chief detained in Hyderabad ahead of anti-CAA event

The Dalit leader was in the city to address a gathering on Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register

Bhim Army Chief detained in Hyderabad ahead of anti-CAA event
Updated On : 26 Jan 2020 | 11:26 PM IST

Out on bail, Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekar Azad visits Jama Masjid

Flanked by his supporters and locals, Azad read out the Preamble to the Constitution

Out on bail, Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekar Azad visits Jama Masjid
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 4:22 PM IST

Priyanka demands Azad be shifted to AIIMS, says no ground to deny treatment

Azad is lodged in the Tihar Jail. He was arrested after he led a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Delhi

Priyanka demands Azad be shifted to AIIMS, says no ground to deny treatment
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 4:10 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2020, India's dark road, and more

Seldom has the economic situation been more challenging for the Union finance minister

Best of BS Opinion: Union Budget 2020, India's dark road, and more
Updated On : 30 Dec 2019 | 5:13 PM IST

Who is Chandrashekhar Azad?

The agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizenship has raised his profile. It would be interesting to see what he - and other parties - do with it

Who is Chandrashekhar Azad?
Updated On : 27 Dec 2019 | 8:26 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Police seeks 14 days judicial custody of Bhim Army chief

Police opposed his bail plea on the ground that he may threaten witnesses and his judicial remand is necessary for the sake of law and order

Anti-CAA protests: Police seeks 14 days judicial custody of Bhim Army chief
Updated On : 21 Dec 2019 | 7:56 PM IST

Efforts are on to develop a Dalit-Muslim equation in Uttar Pradesh

Popular Front of India leader Ismail Ahmed was also among those who came to meet Chandrashekhar

Efforts are on to develop a Dalit-Muslim equation in Uttar Pradesh
Updated On : 07 Oct 2018 | 9:24 PM IST