Kanwal Bharti
Kanwal Bharti (born 4 February 1953) is an Indian Dalit writer and columnist.[1]
Kanwal Bharti | |
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| Born | 4 February 1953 Rampur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer and columnist |
Background and education
Kanwal Bharti, the son of a cobbler, was born and raised in the slums of the Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh.[2]
Arrest
Bharti was arrested on 6 August 2013 for criticizing the stand of the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the Durga Nagpal case.[3][4] On 16 August 2013, the Supreme Court of India asked the Government of Uttar Pradesh to clarify their justification for Bharti's arrest.[5]
Books
- Periyar Dashan Chintan Sacchi Ramayan (2020)
- RSS Aur Bahujan Chintan (2019)
- Jati ka Vinash (2018)
- The case for Bahujan Literature (2017)
- Chandrika Prasad Jigyasu (2016)
- Kabir Ek Vishleshan (2015)
- Kashiram key do chehre (2013)
References
- Religion and Identity in South Asia and Beyond: Essays in Honor of Patrick, Steven E. Lindquist(ed.), Anthem Press (USA), p. 362, ISBN 978-0-85728-790-8
- Omar Rashid (30 August 2013). "Education, not caste politics". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
- "Writer Kanwal Bharti arrested for Facebook post supporting Durga Nagpal". Biharprabha News. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- "Dalit writer held for FB post criticising Akhilesh, Azam over Nagpal suspension". Financial Express. 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- "Supreme Court seeks explanation on arresting". Financial Express. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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