Rajasthan Police to Replace 'Dalit' With 'Scheduled Caste' in Official Use

Rajasthan Police has decided to stop using the term 'Dalit' in its official communications, replacing it with the constitutionally recognised term 'Scheduled Caste'. The move aligns with a broader push by authorities to standardise terminology used in official contexts. This follows an earlier advisory issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which had urged media organisations to avoid using the word 'Dalit' in official broadcasts. The ministry's directive had emphasised the use of constitutionally sanctioned language in public discourse. Rajasthan Police's decision reflects a formal adoption of that guidance within law enforcement communications.