Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti
Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | DS4 |
| Founder | Kanshi Ram |
| Founded | 6 December 1981 |
| Preceded by | BAMCEF |
| Succeeded by | Bahujan Samaj Party |
The Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti, abbreviated as DS-4 or DSSSS (lit. "Dalit and other Exploited Groups Struggle Committee") was founded on 6 December 1981[1] by Kanshi Ram to organise dalits and other oppressed groups of India.[2][3] It was related to BAMCEF.
DS4's slogan was "Brahmin, thakur, bania chor, baaki sub hain DS-4".[4] ("Except the ever-corrupt hordes of Brahmin, Thakur and Bania, everyone else is DS-4.")
The organisation was absorbed by the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984.[5]
References
- ^ Waghmore, Suryakant. Civility against Caste: Dalit Politics and Citizenship in Western India. p. 41.
- ^ Mahaprashasta, Ajoy Ashirwad (4 February 2015). "Lucid life story". Frontline. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Pandeya, Sri Ram (2 August 2014). "Journey Of A Dalit Party: Why is the BSP Not Able to Extend beyond (...)". Mainstream Weekly. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ "Maya's progress: From bahujan to sarvajan". Firstpost. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ "Mayawati criticizes BJP government for ignoring Dalit icons in conferring Bharat Ratna". TwoCircles.net. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.