MAHAD has an iconic place in Dalit universe. Associated with legendary personality of Dr Ambedkar, the struggle of Dalits at Mahad for asserting their rights to access the public tank, the Chavadar tank, arguably ranks among the first civil rights struggles in history. Unfortunately, it remained largely confined to folklore; its detailed account still remaining fragmented and in mostly Marathi. This book provides a comprehensive account, using many sources including the archival materials, of the two conferences in Mahad in 1927 that marks the beginning of the Dalit movement under Babasaheb Ambedkar to a wider readership in English. It tries to frame it within its historical context which will help people comprehend its historical significance. It also seeks to draw certain lessons for the future course of the Dalit movement. The book additionally contains the original account of Comrade R. B. MORE, the organizer of the first conference at Mahad.
Author(s): Anand Teltumbde
Publisher: Routledge/Aakar
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 401
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Importance of Mahad
Chapter 2: The Run-Up to Mahad
Chapter 3: A Muted Manifesto: The Bahishkrut Conference: 19-20 March 1927
Chapter 4: The Silenced Salvos: Satyagraha Conference, 25-27 December, 1927
Chapter 5: The Satyagraha of Chavadar Tank
Chapter 6: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on Mahad
Appendix
1: Resolutions Passed in the Conference
2: Order of the Sub-Judge Vaidya Granting Injunction
3: Communication to the Untouchables
4: The Original Pamphlet
5: Formal Programme of the Satyagraha Conference
6: Resolutions of the Satyagraha Conference
7: Final Order of the Bombay High Court
8: Bio-sketches of Some Prominent Heroes of Mahad
Index
