Dalit movement and radical left

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Rajesh Kota

• Language: English

• Cover: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131610077

• Pages: 254

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Dalit Movement and Radical Left is a compelling study of the caste-class dynamics within the Telangana region of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, where a unique solidarity exists between the Dalit movement and radical leftist practices. This book analyzes the intricate relationship between these movements, focusing on significant political struggles such as the Telangana Peasant Movement, the Naxalite Movement, the Dandora Movement, and the Telangana Separate Statehood Movement.

Rajesh Kota delves into the historical specificity of these movements, examining how Dalits emerged as leaders in village committees and collaborated with the left in the 1950s to demand economic improvements. Drawing upon empirical evidence, Kota highlights the profound connection between the Dalit movement and the Radical Left Movement in Telangana, arguing that post-Ambedkarite Dalit movements have their roots in leftist struggles. The left’s efforts to expose the hegemony of upper-caste dominance created a unifying cause for Dalits, giving them the necessary consciousness to fight for social justice and equality.

The book meticulously traces the historical development of both movements, their ideological differences, and their overlapping impact on the social and political landscape of Telangana. Kota explores how these movements have mutually shaped the region's politics and continue to influence its trajectory, offering a nuanced understanding of the intersection between caste and class in the ongoing struggle for equality.