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Golwalkar Mission of Hindu Rashtra

Banke Chamar: Dalit Rebellion of 1857

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Banke Chamar was a freedom fighter who died for his actions in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He lived in the villege of Kaurpur in Machhli Shahar in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. When the revolution failed, the British Government declared that Banke Chamar and his 18 associates were revolutionaries and he was hanged after arrest.   The bravery of martyr Banke Chamar is also described. He lived in village Kuarpur, Macchli Shahar, Janpad Jaunpur. When the revolution failed, the British declared Banke Chamar and 18 of his associates as baghi (revolutionaries). Banke Chamar was ordered to be hung after being arrested. Thus this brave revolutionary laid down his life for the country.
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Dalits Participation in the 1857 Revolt: Mythical Narratives

The Dalits of northern India have an emotional link with the 1857 War of Independence for they believe that it was initiated by them. They claim that the Soldier Revolt by the mostly Dalit Indian soldiers in the British Army that took place in Barrackpore in 1857, snowballed into the War of Independence. In the Majhauwa village of Azamgarh district of UP there are four cemented stones shich are called Shahid Baba by the villagers. The Dalits of this village worship these stones with red powder for their future happiness. On enquiring about the history of these stones, the village school master said that four Chamars of this village laid down their lives during the 1857 rebellion. These four men started appearing in the dreams of the villagers and conveying messages saying that if they prayed to these four martyrs they would all prosper. Since then they have been incarnated as gods in the eyes of the villagers and pray them for happiness and prosperity. These are examples which show how...
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Disrupted in Christmas celebrations in India by Hindu nationalist groups

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 Disrupted in Christmas Celebrations in India  by  Hindu Nationalist Groups   In December 2025, Christmas celebrations in India were disrupted by multiple incidents involving Hindu nationalist groups, particularly those affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), and Bajrang Dal. These groups, often described as Hindutva or far-right vigilantes, targeted Christian events, schools, churches, carol singers, and decorations, citing concerns over alleged religious conversions and the promotion of "foreign" Key Incidents Reported Vandalism and Disruptions : Groups vandalized Christmas decorations in malls (e.g., Magneto Mall in Raipur, Chhattisgarh), schools (e.g., St. Mary’s School in Assam's Nalbari district, where items were burned), and public spaces. In Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and Mumbai, programs were forcibly stopped, with children reportedly made to chant Hindu slogans. Harassment : Carol singers and vendors selling Santa ha...
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