Dalit Panthers: Collective Resistance to Atrocities

On July 9, 1972, Dalit Panthers was founded to oppose the nationwide atrocities against Dalits
Interview with JV Pawar
Interviewed by Pranita Kulkarni Produced by Newsclick Team,

On July 9, 1972, Dalit Panthers was founded to oppose the nationwide atrocities against Dalits. In this interview with the co-founder of the organisation JV Pawar, we talk about the events and circumstances that led to its establishment. At a time when India is witnessing rise in violence against Dalits and minorities, Pawar also speaks about the situation of the movements which are countering them and how the resistance could intensify in the future.