Rahul Sonpimple Charisma is elusive yet the most common term to define leadership. Charismatic leadership is usually perceived as essential and assenting, specifically in politics. However, the history of charismatic leadership may not allow one to continue with such romanticism. Nazism led by Hitler and Italian Fascism led by Mussolini are the two most discussed …
The noble mission of Ambedkarite movement is all about giving
Amol R [Round Table India pays tribute to the legacy of Raju Kamble sir on his 2nd death anniversary, and we are glad to share this interview with Amol R, one of his close associates.] Anu: Jai Bhim. Amol, you are someone who is very familiar with Raju Kamble Sir’s work …
COVID-19 and the failures of India’s healthcare system
Dr Manisha Bangar (Round Table India has been hosting a series of online talks by activists and thinkers on issues of importance to the Bahujan. This is the transcript of Dr Manisha Bangar’s talk on July 25th, 2020) Thank you so much for inviting me to give this very important talk, ‘COVID-19 and the failures …
The Importance of a Caste-Based Census
Tanoj Meshram (The Maharashtra assembly, on the initiative of its speaker Mr. Nana Patole – who is also an important OBC leader of the Congress in Maharashtra – has passed a resolution on January 08 demanding caste census in 2021. This development has once again raised expectations of anti-caste activists and started the discussion in social …
The Bharat Bandh on 5th March – A Report
Pavan S Khadse March 05, 2019 was a historical & revolutionary day for Bahujans because, for the first time in the country’s history a unity was noticed amongst Bahujans beyond political motives. When I am using the term ‘Bahujan’, it includes SC/ST/OBC and converted religious minorities. Bahujan have always revolted against the brahmanical ideology and …
Relevance of Manyawar Kanshi Ram’s Politics in Contemporary India
Amit Kumar In post-independence India, there are many names that have made a deep imprint on Indian politics. Kanshi Ram Saheb is one of the tallest figures who not only changed the political vocabulary but became the voice of that groups which have been neglected historically for a long time. In a true sense, he …
Arrest that Shook the System
Kunal Dhande “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little …
Bhima Koregaon in the Age of Neo Peshwai
Pranay Lokhande and Kunal Dhande Caste and religion based riots are not new in India, where caste and religious beliefs of the people are/were used for the supremacy of certain class of people. If we study riots in India, we will find history and constructs formed upon certain historical facts as major reasons. ‘History …
Tribute to Raju Kamble
Vinay Shende Rajkumar Daulatrao KambleJanuary 4, 1954 – August 16, 2018 Rajkumar Daulatrao Kamble was born on January 4, 1954 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. A fearless visionary, Raju Kamble, as he was known more popularly, was a towering Ambedkarite who was relentless in his commitment to take forward the caravan of justice for all …