Mangoo Ram’s battle against Hindu fold and Brahmanism

Contemporary to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891–1956), another extraordinary leader, viz. Babu Mangoo Ram Mugowalia (1886–1980), dedicated his life to challenging oppressive caste system in Punjab. While Ambedkar’s fight was rooted in social justice, political empowerment, and rewriting the nation’s legal framework, Mugowalia took a different path. He focussed on religious reform, believing that true liberation […]

Former VHP Leader Maniyan Detained for Casteist Slur Against Ambedkar

Former VHP leader Maniyan  was detained for his anti-Ambedkar remarks. The former head of the Tamil Nadu chapter of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), RBVS Maniyan, was detained on Thursday due to comments he made about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The Mambalam police confirmed Maniyan’s detention and stated that he had been charged under several IPC […]

Why Brahmins Hate Reservation?

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The behaviour of the Brahmins in opposing the reservation is inhuman and unfair. I like to cite an example. Imagine that the thieves have entered and robbed the valuables of the dwellers in the house. The owners of the stolen property lodged a compliant with the police. The police traced the robbers and restored the stolen properties to the real owners. Supposing the robbers raise a cry and protest with threats, what would any sensible man think? Are not the Brahmins like those robbers?