Atrocities against Dalits during BJP Rule 2014-2025

Atrocities against Dalits during BJP Rule 2014-2025 



Atrocities against Dalits during the period of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governance at the central level, which began in 2014. Below is a factual overview based on official data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and other reports, focusing on crimes registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in conjunction with the Indian Penal Code. These figures represent reported cases, which may reflect actual increases in incidents of Dalit atrocities.

Trends in Reported Crimes Against Scheduled Castes (SCs)

NCRB data indicates a steady increase in crimes against SCs since 2014. Here's a year-by-year breakdown where data is available:

  • 2014: Approximately 40,401 cases registered.
  • 2015: Around 38,670 cases (a slight dip from 2014).
  • 2016: 40,774 cases, marking a rise.
  • 2019: 45,961 cases.
  • 2020: 50,291 cases (a 9.4% increase from 2019).
  • 2021: 50,900 cases (1.2% increase from 2020).
  • 2022: 57,582 cases (13.1% increase from 2021).
  • 2023: 57,789 cases (0.4% increase from 2022).

Overall, from 2014 to 2023, reported cases rose by about 43%, from roughly 40,000 to nearly 58,000 annually. The crime rate per 100,000 SC population also increased, from around 20.3 in 2016 to 28.6 in 2022. Conviction rates have remained low, dropping from 28% in 2006 to 26% in 2016 for SC cases, with around 96% of cases pending trial as of recent years. In 2022, 70,818 cases were pending investigation.

Top States for Reported Cases

A significant portion (about 97.7%) of cases in recent years come from 13 states, many under BJP or BJP-allied governance during the period. For 2022:

  • Uttar Pradesh: 15,368 cases (26.7% of total; BJP-ruled since 2017).
  • Rajasthan: 8,752 cases (15.2%; BJP-ruled as of 2023, previously Congress).
  • Madhya Pradesh: 7,733 cases (13.4%; BJP-ruled).
  • Bihar: 6,509 cases (11.3%; BJP-allied government).
  • Other notable states: Odisha (2,902), Maharashtra (2,743), Andhra Pradesh (2,315).

This pattern holds across years, with Uttar Pradesh consistently topping the list (e.g., 12,287 cases in 2022, or 23.8% of national total).

Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) documented 113 anti-Dalit incidents from January to June 2025, including assaults (25.9%), discrimination (20.5%), and sexual violence (18.8%). Uttar Pradesh led with 34 cases. While some analyses attribute the rise to factors like "politics of hatred" or Brahmanism under BJP rule, others note that increased reporting may stem from greater awareness and empowerment among victims.

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