Alakh Niranjan अलख निरंजन

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

Yogi Adityanath’s UP government appears to be bent on keeping Chandrashekhar ‘Ravan’ behind bars. Chandrashekhar was due for release on 2 February, when the extended detention under the National Security Act came to an end yet again but the government again chose to invoke the Act

An important link in the Bahujan-Shraman tradition, Tulsi Ram dedicated his entire life and intellect for the cause of the Bahujans. What stood out in his thoughts, life and creations? Dalit author Alakh Niranjan finds out

Savarnas, especially those who claim a true Kshatriya lineage, are agitated over the film ‘Padmavati’. Without even watching the film, they have declared it as an insult to their pride and announced prizes for maiming or killing those associated with the making of the film. Why are they so agitated? Alakh Niranjan searches for an answer

Bhim Army and Chandrashekhar Ravan had emerged as the voice and hope of Dalitbahujan. Yogi’s government put him behind bars to silence the voice and douse the hope. Now, just as the Allahabad High Court granted him bail, the state government booked him under the National Security Act