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'''Kancha Ilaiah''' (5 October 1952) is an Indian [[activist]] and [[writer]]. His books include ''Why I am not a Hindu'', ''God As Political Philosopher: |
'''Kancha Ilaiah''' (5 October 1952) is an Indian [[activist]] and [[writer]]. His books include ''Why I am not a Hindu'', ''God As Political Philosopher: Budha's challenge to Brahminism'', ''A Hollow Shell'', ''The State and Repressive Culture'', ''Manatatwam'' (in Telugu), and ''Buffalo Nationalism: A Critique of Spiritual Fascism''. He is a major figure in the [[ideology|ideological]] movement against the [[Indian caste system]]. His views are labeled as [[anti-Hindu]] by Hindu advocacy groups,<ref>[http://www.countercurrents.org/dalit-anand080603.htm Archive of Editorial on Himal Magazine]</ref><ref>[http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/newsletter/10-14-2005/newsletter.htm HAF Appreciates Congressional Hearing on Dalit Rights; Concerned by Biases]</ref> and he has said that he hates Hinduism.<ref>"Yes, I hate Hinduism" [http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/jan/17inter.htm The Rediff Interview/Dr Kancha Ilaiah]</ref>. Commentators have noted he "specialises in spewing hypercritical diatribes directed at Hinduism in general and against upper castes in particular"<ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/politics/beef-festival-organisers-are-foolish-lambs-to-the-slaughter-278662.html Beef Festival organisers are foolish lambs to the slaughter] FirstPost - April 17, 2012</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development]] |
* [[Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development]] |
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* [[Anti-Hindu]] |
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* [[Dalit]] |
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* [[Buddhism]] |
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== Bibliography == |
== Bibliography == |
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*''Why I Am Not a Hindu: A [[Shudra|Sudra]] critique of [[Hindutva]] philosophy, culture and political economy''(Calcutta: Samya, 1996) |
*''Why I Am Not a Hindu: A [[Shudra|Sudra]] critique of [[Hindutva]] philosophy, culture and political economy''(Calcutta: Samya, 1996) |
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*''God as Political Philosopher: Buddha's Challenge to [[ |
*''God as Political Philosopher: Buddha's Challenge to [[Brahminism]]'' (Calcutta: Samya, 2001) |
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*''Democracy in India: A Hollow Shell'' (edited by Arthur Bonner) |
*''Democracy in India: A Hollow Shell'' (edited by Arthur Bonner) |
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*''Buffalo Nationalism: A Critique of Spiritual [[Fascism]]'' (Calcutta: Samya, 2004) |
*''Buffalo Nationalism: A Critique of Spiritual [[Fascism]]'' (Calcutta: Samya, 2004) |
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Revision as of 16:42, 19 April 2012
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| Born | October 5, 1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist, Writer |
Kancha Ilaiah (5 October 1952) is an Indian activist and writer. His books include Why I am not a Hindu, God As Political Philosopher: Budha's challenge to Brahminism, A Hollow Shell, The State and Repressive Culture, Manatatwam (in Telugu), and Buffalo Nationalism: A Critique of Spiritual Fascism. He is a major figure in the ideological movement against the Indian caste system. His views are labeled as anti-Hindu by Hindu advocacy groups,[1][2] and he has said that he hates Hinduism.[3]. Commentators have noted he "specialises in spewing hypercritical diatribes directed at Hinduism in general and against upper castes in particular"[4]
See also
References
- ^ Archive of Editorial on Himal Magazine
- ^ HAF Appreciates Congressional Hearing on Dalit Rights; Concerned by Biases
- ^ "Yes, I hate Hinduism" The Rediff Interview/Dr Kancha Ilaiah
- ^ Beef Festival organisers are foolish lambs to the slaughter FirstPost - April 17, 2012
Bibliography
- Why I Am Not a Hindu: A Sudra critique of Hindutva philosophy, culture and political economy(Calcutta: Samya, 1996)
- God as Political Philosopher: Buddha's Challenge to Brahminism (Calcutta: Samya, 2001)
- Democracy in India: A Hollow Shell (edited by Arthur Bonner)
- Buffalo Nationalism: A Critique of Spiritual Fascism (Calcutta: Samya, 2004)
External links
Wikiquote has quotations related to Kancha Ilaiah.
- Christianity Today interview with Ilaiah "Leading Dalit Rights Campaigner in India"
- Ambedkar.org interview with Ilaiah
- [1] Washington Post feature on Ilaiah's children's book.
- Rediff.com interview "The attempt to censor my writings is part of a larger game plan"
- Ghadar interview "The State of Dalit Mobilization: An Interview with Kancha Ilaiah"
- DNA India Interview with Ilaiah "Institutes like IITs and IIMs should be closed down"
- Article by Ilaiah "Merit of Reservations"