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Kanshi Ram and the dream of a Dalit government

In the post-Ambedkar era, Kanshi Ram lifted Dalits from the margins of society and established them at the heart of politics. His life thus became an inspiration. For him, politics was the means to a significant social change

Alakh Niranjan March 14, 2018
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About The Author

Alakh Niranjan

Alakh Niranjan is a Dalit commentator who writes regularly for various newspapers and magazines. He is the author of 'Nahi Raha ki Koj mein: Dalit Chintak' (Penguin)

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