Today in Dalit History
Category22nd November in Dalit History – B'day of Jalkari Bai
Jalkari Bai was born on 22nd November 1830 in village Bhojalla on Balaji Marg. His father was Sadova Singh and mother named Dhania but some authors say her father was named as Mool Chand & mother J…
24th September in Dalit History – Poona Pact
Poona Pact, Agreed to by Leaders of Caste-Hindus and of Dalits, at Poona on 24-9-1932
The following is the text of the agreement arrived at between leaders acting on behalf of the Depressed Classe…
When Dr. Ambedkar had used 'Dalit' word
Many a times, friends ask whether Dr. Ambedkar had used ‘Dalit word or not? Here is a photo from Prabuddha Bharat newspaper published by Dr. Ambedkar.
Dalit word has power to unite oppressed peopl…
Babasaheb with Dalit students pursuing higher education in UK
Interesting picture of Babasaheb with Dalit students pursuing higher education in UK. Can you recognize anyone?
Ambedkar ‘s Perspective on Restructuring Indian Nation in the context of Dalit Question
Ambedkar ‘s Perspective on Restructuring Indian Nation in the context of Dalit Question
Sukhadeo Thorat*
Introduction
The Caste System in its classical form is an unique institution of social go…
3rd August (1947) in Dalit History – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar became 1st Law Minister of Independent India
On 3rd August (1947) names of the cabinet ministers were announced, with Dr Ambedkar as Minister for Law. Dr Ambedkar served as law minister from 3 August 1947 till 27th September 1951 but continue…
Don't believe Brahmin-Bania media
Whoever writes your history controls your future. Do you want to be ruled by 3% Brahmins? No, then throw away books written by Brahmins and don’t believe Brahmin-Bania media. It lies.
1st August (1920) in Dalit History – Birth anniversary of Annabhau Sathe
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, Sath…
1st August (2002) in Dalit History – Government of India issued stamp on Annabhau Sathe
1st August (2002) in Dalit History – Government of India issued stamp on Annabhau Sathe (social reformer, folk poet, and Dalit writer) on 1st August 2002 and declared him as saint of Maharashtra.
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[Video] Jai Bhim: What does it mean?
Watch a short video and know what Jai Bhim means to different people. What it means to you? Let us know in the comments after watching the video.
28th July (1928) in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar advocated maternity leave facilities to women workers
28th July (1928) in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar spoke at the Bombay Legislative Assembly on maternity leave facilities to women workers. If workers today have rights, it is because of Babasaheb Am…
24th July (1921) in Dalit History – Nabhik Students Hostel was started at Kolhapur
24th July (1921) in Dalit History – Nabhik Students Hostel was started at Kolhapur on the land at Rankala which was donated by Shahuji Maharaj.
A reply to those who say BSP doesn't work for Dalits
A reply to those who say BSP doesn’t work for Dalits
Name any state, where you can find 3 direction signs and all named after Dalit-Bahujan Ideals? Or name any government that has worked for Dalit…
22nd July (1947) in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar was re-elected to the Constituent Assembly
22nd July (1947) in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar was re-elected to the Constituent Assembly in the vacancy caused by M R Jayakar’s resignation.
22nd July (1940) in Dalit History – Subhash Chandra Bose met Dr. Ambedkar at Bombay
22nd July (1940) in Dalit History – Subhash Chandra Bose met Dr. Ambedkar at Bombay. After a talk on the federation Dr. Ambedkar asked Bose his attitude to the problem of the Scheduled Castes. Bos…