15th January in Dalit History – Death anniversary of Namdeo Dhasal, founder of the Dalit Panthers
He wrote many poems to inspire young generation.
I am giving my political poems in the hands of working class. Shouldn’t I hope that the downtrodden arise with renewed rage after reading my poem? Words are like bullets and not a pistol used in Diwali. They should be aimed at right place and used for friends. - Namdeo Dhasal
Check also – 9th July (1972) in Dalit History – Dalit Panthers was formed
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