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Diversion of Maharashtra’s Social Justice Funds for ‘CM Tirth Darshan Scheme’: A Constitutional Breach and Betrayal of the Oppressed

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Bodhi Ramteke The Maharashtra Government’s recent approval of the ‘Chief Minister Tirth Darshan (Pilgrimages) Scheme’ has sparked significant controversy. This initiative provides free pilgrimage services to elderly citizens aged 60 and above. The first batch of pilgrims from Nagpur and Pune departed for Ayodhya on October 10 and 11, 2024, marking the scheme’s official launch.  …

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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational and Rural Development Challenges

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Shubham S. Kamble In Maharashtra, many high school students struggle with fundamental concepts in science and mathematics, a problem that only worsens as they progress to higher grades, according to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021. This troubling trend underscores broader, deeply rooted issues within the state’s educational and socio-economic infrastructure, particularly in rural areas …

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Bhimsongs: The Ambedkarite Popular Culture

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Vaibhav Kharat A song composed or sung on Babasaheb Ambedkar is called Bhimgeet in Marathi and Bhimsongs in English. Bhimgeet, or Bhimsongs, are also known as Jaibhim geet/songs or Ambedkar geet/songs. Ambedkar’s work, his thoughts, his political and social philosophy, and his lived experiences are presented through these songs. Today, thousands of Bhimsongs are available …

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Contemporary Caste Discrimination and Strategies for Empowerment of Scheduled Castes

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Shubham Kamble

Shubham S. Kamble Caste represents a pernicious social element that gradually erodes the fabric of society, rendering it progressively weaker. Regrettably, certain individuals and privileged segments of society persist in their reluctance to accept individuals belonging to the Scheduled Caste and marginalized communities. The gravest challenge arises from the perspective of Scheduled Caste individuals, comprising …

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Two Paths, One Destination: Annabhau Sathe’s Artistic Revolution in Ambedkar’s Shadow

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 Dr Aniruddha Babar ‘Our journey toward justice is relentless, for it is a journey toward a more humane world.’ ~ Annabhau Sathe In the annals of Indian social and political discourse, the names of Annabhau Sathe and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar loom large, casting a profound and lasting influence on the nation’s relentless pursuit of social …

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Unveiling Dominance: Caste Atrocities on Neo-Buddhists & the Struggle for Equality in Ahmednagar

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Ankush Uttam Helode Maharashtra is a state where the dominant Maratha caste has wielded significant political and economic control. David Mandelbaum termed this dominant caste as having a “self-image as rulers.” However, this perception  did not shifted after independence when Marathas became a majority and gained dominance in various areas. Despite constitutional and legal safeguards, …