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Oral History Recordings

Ambedkar Movement and Experiences of Dalit Women

Kausalya Baisantri

Kausalya Baisantri is an activist of the Ambedkar Movement and the founder member of 'Bhartiya Mahila Jagruti Parishad'. The main aim of the Parishad is to spread information about the work of Dr. Ambedkar and create awareness among Dalit women. Kausalya has also been the Joint Secretary of the student union of 'All India Scheduled Caste Federation'.

Here we produce an extract from her interview.

Interviewer - Urmila Pawar

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Bhagirathibai Kasare

Bhagirathibai Kasare is an activist of the Ambedkar Movement. She worked with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. She was instrumental in raising the consciousness of the Dalit community by singing songs which gave information about various issues in gatherings during festivals. She has also participated in the activities of Baudhajan Panchayat in Mumbai.

Here we produce an extract from her interview.

Interviewer - Urmila Pawar

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