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22nd January in Dalit History – Periyar was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for the publication of his book ‘Ponmozhigal’ (Golden sayings)
22 January 1932: Birth of Vasant Moon.
Vasant Moon was born in Nagpur city of Maharashtra state. Since his childhood he lived in the proper upbringing. In Maharpura area of Nagpur, he completed his…
17th January in Dalit History – Periyar linked caste to religion
17 Jan 1971: Periyar linked caste to religion in the following lines:
Though I have endeavored all along to abolish caste, as far as this country is concerned, this has meant I carry out the propa…
8th January in Dalit History – Buddhist Flag Day
8th January: Buddhist Flag Day
The Buddhist flag is a modern creation and it was jointly designed by Mr J.R. de Silva and Colonel Henry Steele Olcott (American journalist) to mark the revival of B…
7th January in Dalit History – Provincial (State) Civil services due to Dr. Ambedkar’s efforts
7 January 1931: Dr. Ambedkar, at the second sitting of Round Table Conference in London, recommended provincial autonomy by allowing to ‘cut their coats according to their cloth.’
This was the s…