Ambedkar Jayanti: A selection of Dalit literature, from Maharashtra's shahirs to contemporary songs of resistance
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Ambedkar Jayanti: A selection of Dalit literature, from Maharashtra's shahirs to contemporary songs of resistance

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On Ambedkar Jayanti, a selection of Dalit literature ranging from the songs of Maharashtra’s shahirs, to the works of radical writers in Maharashtra like Nagraj Manjule and Namdeo Dhasal, and works by contemporary writers Naked display of dissent straddles the boundary that separates fear from revolution. In my work, I write about my life, my family, the society, the oppression, drama and the victories.” Manohar Mouli Biswas “I’m very glad to say that I’m born a Dalit. The biggest contribution that Manjule’s poetry made to Dalit literature is creatively connecting the sociology of oppression to intimate subjects like love and sexuality. Uttam Mule Often centered on the teachings of the Buddha and Ambedkar’s movement against caste, Uttam Mule’s songs firmly found a place in the hearts and minds of people.

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