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CategoryNewspapers started by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Newspapers started by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar – Mooknayak (Mute Hero – 1920), Bahishkrut Bharat (India Ostracized – 1927), Janata (Masses – 1930) and Prabudhha Bharat (An Awakened India – 1956).
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29th June in Dalit History – The Samata monthly was started
29th June (1928) in Dalit History – The Samata monthly was started, with Deorao Vishnu Naik as editor.
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Shahuji Maharaj's contribution towards building Radhanagari Dam
As King of Kolhapur Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj decided to construct Radhanagari Dam, which is considered the second dam in India, on 18 February 1907, foundation stone for the dam was laid down in 1909…
Stamps issued on Shahuji Maharaj
On the first-issue citation, the Government of India described Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj as “A social revolutionary, a true democrat, a visionary, a patron of the theatre, music, sports and The Prin…
26th June (1927) in Dalit History – Bahishkrit Bharat Newspaper Announcement
26 June 1927 in Dalit History: Bahishkrit Bharat newspaper announced that those members of the Depressed classes who wanted to wash out the stigma of polluters of Mahad water tank (called Chowdar t…
26th June (1874) in Dalit History – Birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj
26 June (1874) in Dalit History – Birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj
Shahu was born as the eldest son of Appasaheb Ghatge, chief of Kagal (senior) by his wife Radhabai, a daughter of …
25th June (1959) in Dalit History – Foundation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Shikshan Sahayak Mandal
25th June (1959) in Dalit History – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Shikshan Sahayak Mandal (Educational Assstance Committee), Niphad in Nasik district.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Shikshan Sahayak Mandal was s…
25th June (1946) in Dalit History – Scheduled castes gave a great ovation to Dr. Ambedkar
25th June (1946) in Dalit History – Scheduled castes gave a great ovation to Dr. Ambedkar at the Bombay Central railway station
Dr.Ambedkar founded the People’s Education Society at Aurangabad in …
21st June in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar was appointed as a Professor at the Government Law College, Bombay
21st June (1928) in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar was appointed as a Professor at the Government Law College, Bombay.
20th June in Dalit History – Guru Nanak Khalsa college, Mumbai, brainchild of Dr. Ambedkar was founded
20th June (1938) in Dalit History – Guru Nanak Khalsa college, Mumbai, brainchild of Dr. Ambedkar was founded
Guru Nanak Khalsa college was the brainchild of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who wanted to set u…
20th June in Dalit History – Siddharth College was started in Mumbai by People's Education Society
20th June 1946, Siddharth College was started in Mumbai by People’s Education Society, founded by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on 8th July 1945.
At present there are many schools, colleges and hostels r…
19th June in Dalit History – Foundation of Depressed Class Society by Dr. Ambedkar
19th June in Dalit History – Foundation of Depressed Class Society by Dr. Ambedkar
In the month of June, schools and hostels were opened for untouchables also.
16th June in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar Established the ‘Bombay State Inferior Village Watandar Association’
Traditionally, the Mahars (an earstwhile untouchable caste) were servants to all the village, with a number of responsibilities – they brought wood to the burial grounds, carried off dead animals a…
16th June in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar advised Gandhi to focus on securing full rights for untouchables
16 June 1934: Meeting between Dr Ambedkar and Gandhi, which was as follows:
‘In the afternoon Dr. Ambedkar interviewed Gandhiji along with Dr. Solanki and other friends of his. Gandhiji asked Dr. A…
15th June in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar Proposed the Creation of Election Commission
15 June 1949: Dr. Ambedkar proposed the creation of Election Commission during the constitution debates for article 289, which in the present constitution is article 324.
Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambe…