1st August in Dalit History – Birth anniversary of Annabhau Sathe 

Annabhau Sathe was a social reformer, folk poet, and Dalit writer from Maharashtra, India. Despite lacking formal education, Sathe wrote 35 novels in the Marathi. He was follower of Dr. Ambedkar’s teachings and Sathe’s stories were testaments to Dalit self-respect and resistance.

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18th July (1969) in Dalit History – Death anniversary of Dalit writer – Annabhau Sathe

1st August (2002) in Dalit History – Government of India issued stamp on Annabhau Sathe