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Dalit oppression: Who is behind this new wave of attacks?

Dalits have been ill-treated and attacked in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan – all BJP-ruled states. In Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, Dalits were made to drink urine from shoes for refusing to harvest the crop of the rich and in Chhattisgarh a young Dalit woman’s breasts were cut off

Forward Press also publishes books on Bahujan issues. Forward Press Books sheds light on the widespread problems as well as the finer aspects of Bahujan (Dalit, OBC, Adivasi, Nomadic, Pasmanda) society, culture, literature and politics. Contact us for a list of FP Books’ titles and to order. Mobile: +919968527911, Email: info@forwardmagazine.in)

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The Case for Bahujan Literature

Mahishasur: A people’s hero

Dalit Panthers: An Authoritative History

Mahishasur: Mithak wa Paramparayen

The Common Man Speaks Out

Jati ke Prashn Par Kabir

About The Author

Kamal chandravanshi

The author works for a Delhi-based television news channel

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