The Khairlanji massacre on 29 September 2006 too was followed by violent protests. Now, a group from within the society, which is turning into an organized sect these days, is not comfortable with the rise of Dalits, with Dalits asserting their rights. According to Bezwada Wilson, national convener of the Safai Karmachari Andolan, Dalits have taken to violent means only recently. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution and Dalit icon, triggered violent protests in Maharashtra. Vivek Kumar, associate professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, JNU, says, “Dalits have become political orphans.

Source: Mint July 21, 2016 21:45 UTC