Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DS4 |
| Founder | Kanshi Ram |
| Founded | 6 December 1981 |
| Preceded by | BAMCEF |
| Succeeded by | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti, abbreviated as DS-4 or DSSSS (lit. "Dalit and other Exploited Groups Struggle Committee") was founded on 6 December 1981[1] by Kanshi Ram to organise dalits and other oppressed groups of India.[2][3] It was related to BAMCEF.
DS4's slogan was "Brahmin, Thakur, Bania chhor, baaki sab hain DS-4".[4] ("Leaving Brahmins, Thakurs and Banias, everyone else is DS-4.")
The organisation was absorbed by the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Waghmore, Suryakant (30 September 2013). Civility against Caste: Dalit Politics and Citizenship in Western India. p. 41. ISBN 9788132118862.
- ↑ Mahaprashasta, Ajoy Ashirwad (4 February 2015). "Lucid life story". Frontline. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ Pandeya, Sri Ram (2 August 2014). "Journey Of A Dalit Party: Why is the BSP Not Able to Extend beyond (...)". Mainstream Weekly. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Maya's progress: From bahujan to sarvajan". Firstpost. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Mayawati criticizes BJP government for ignoring Dalit icons in conferring Bharat Ratna". TwoCircles.net. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.