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An open letter to Behenji (Mayawati ji)

Behenji, just think for once, why have youth leaders like Chandrasekhar and Jignesh Mewani shone? I believe that you have the ability to unite Bahujan society and spark off a huge movement, but you haven't been able to feel the pain of society. You haven't been able to be their voice

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About The Author

Bapu Raut

Bapu Raut is a thinker and blogger who writes regularly for various Marathi and Hindi newspapers and magazines. He is the author of 'Bahujan Nayak Kanshiram' (Bahujan Hero Kanishiram), 'Bahujan Marekari' (Bahujan Killer) and 'Parivartanachya Wata' (The Ways of Change).

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