A crop of Dalitbahujan leaders dancing to the tune of ‘social harmony’
The endeavour for securing representation for the neglected communities seems to be more about the emancipation of their leaders. Swami Prasad Maurya, who was once a prominent BSP face in the struggle for freeing the backward classes from Brahmanism, is a case in point, says Kanwal Bharti
Social change and social justice are two distinct concepts. Social change involves replacing the system based on injustice and exploitation with a socialist order. That is why almost all the proponents of an equitable society have voiced the slogan of social change. In his early days, Kanshi Ram also talked about social change. But the status quoists countered it with the slogan of social justice, which Vishwanath Pratap Singh introduced into Indian politics.
Tejashwi Yadav seeks immediate action against guilty in Purnia incident
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May 23, 2021 23:00 IST
Nearly a dozen Mahadalit households were set on fire in a village allegedly by a mob on May 19
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Nearly a dozen Mahadalit households were set on fire in a village allegedly by a mob on May 19
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday urged the Bihar government to take stern action against those guilty in the Purnia incident and award compensation to victim families. Nearly a dozen Mahadalit households were set on fire in a village in Purnia district allegedly by a raging mob on May 19.
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