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Shudra OBCs, Atishudra SCs and Voting Rights
In South Africa, the black people were denied voting rights during apartheid for 300 years. With great struggle led by Mandela and others, in 1994, South African blacks won back their right to vote…
20th March in Dalit History – Mahad Satyagraha Led By Dr. Ambedkar
Mahad Satyagraha was a satyagraha led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 20 March 1927 to allow untouchables to use water in a public tank in Mahad (currently in Kolba district), Maharashtra, India. The day …
When Dr. Ambedkar had Started Training School for Entrance to Politics
Dr. Ambedkar knew the importance of politics and good leaders. There are many things about Dr. Ambedkar which are not taught or discussed in India. One such thing is his ideas about starting a scho…
Assertive Politics, Not Identity Politics
Written by Nijam Gara
Whenever Uttar Pradesh and/or Bihar go to polls, the media is agog with the term ‘identity politics’. The shrill campaign coverage of mainstream media paints identity polit…
So since when Dalits were allowed to worship Tulsi?
So since when Dalits were allowed to worship Tulsi?
I come from Punjab of Brahmin India and remember my father telling me that Brahmins never liked that Dalits grow Tulsi plant at their homes, l…
About the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
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What Is “Dalit” And “Dalitism”
– By V. T. Rajshekar
We have received many letters asking us the meaning of the word Dalit. The same question is also being put to us at meetings. What gives us great pleasure and pride is this wo…
Jai Bhim: What does it mean?
What does Jai Bhim mean to you?
Project Heartland – When a Dalit Female Leads
This episode tells the story of Shantuben from Hajipar village. Shantuben’s family is the only Dalit family in entire village. Shantuben’s struggle and fight against the system expose the caste bas…
What is the nature of #DalitMuslimUnity?
By – Dr. K. Jamanadas
This is in response to an article by Adv. Md. Karim (DV.June 1- 15, 97). It was a great misfortune that Dr. Ambedkar and Br. Jinnah could not work together, Adv. Karim says. H…
Dalit History Month – We salute the strength and resilience of a Dalit woman, Radhika Vemula
Today in Dalit History we celebrate the strength and resilience of a Dalit woman, Radhika Vemula. Born of Dalit parents, she was adopted by a Shudra couple when she was still a baby. Throughout her…
Dalit History Month – Dalit, Queer, Proud
On 29th November 2015, three young queer Dalits changed the face the Delhi queer pride. Dhrubo Jyoti, a journalist, Akhil Khang, a lawyer and Dhiren Borisa, a doctoral student, held up beautiful si…
Dalit History Month – Remembering Advocate Eknath Awad
Today in Dalit History we remember Advocate Eknath Awad, who is also known as “Jija” fondly, (meaning “the respected”). he was born in Maharashtra on 19th January 1956 in a Potraj (Mang) family. Po…
Challenges faced by Dr. Ambedkar to write the Constitution of India
Written by – Ashwin Jangam
Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. …
Dr. Ambedkar on Muslims/Islam, He Wasn’t Anti-Muslim
Did you know? Dr. Ambedkar had supported Muslim demands such as partition of Kashmir and separate electorate for Muslims. Dr. Ambedkar was a true democrat, he respected the right to self-determina…