Dalit leader accused of harassing poor Dalits

Mahesh Rampure at a press conference in Bidar on Saturday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Educationist Mahesh Rampure urged the police to take legal action against Dalit leader Rajkumar Mulabharathi, whom he accused of harassing poor Dalits and creating social discord in Hamilapur village of Bidar taluk.

At a press conference in Bidar on Saturday, Mr. Rampure alleged that Mr. Mulabharathi had created enmity between different communities in the village and caused social unrest. He said that a police complaint has already been filed against Mr. Mulabharathi and his son Avinash in connection with these allegations.

Mr. Rampure alleged that Mr. Mulabharathi threatened officials and tried to blackmail them with false complaints. He also alleged that his son Avinash was involved in illegal activity and sought a comprehensive investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department.

Mr. Rampure expressed displeasure with the clearance given earlier by Bidar Rural Police Station Inspector Mallikarjun Yathanur, saying the action was taken in a unilateral manner without properly interrogating the complainant and based on confusion over data. He asked for a review of the matter by the senior police officer.

Seeking an impartial investigation into the allegations against Mr. Mulabharathi, Mr. Rampure also urged the police to provide protection to him and other village leaders to maintain peace and harmony in the village.

Taluk Guarantee Schemes Vice President Maruti Bhangare and residents of Hamilapur Sharadabai, Kasturi, Ghalemma, Shivraj, Wilson, Ravi, Mahesh, Laxman Kamble, Eeramma and Chitramma were present at the press conference, among others.

Published – 06 Sep 2026 23:18 IST