Portfolio Activist: Babu Jagjivan Ram's Pursuit of Social Justice - Hardcover

Sarkar, Anil Kumar

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9360801429 ISBN 13: 9789360801427

Verlag: Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 2025

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This critical biography, Portfolio Activist: Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Pursuit of Social Justice, offers a compelling exploration of the life and career of Babu Jagjivan Ram, a pioneering Dalit politician who navigated the complexities of mainstream politics while advocating for the rights of the marginalized. Jagjivan Ram’s remarkable journey marks a significant moment in Dalit politics, highlighting the potential for strategic engage­ment with the establishment to drive social change. By embracing Gandhi’s model of inter-class cooperation and leveraging his ministerial positions, Jagjivan Ram demonstrated the value of pragmatic politics in advancing social justice. As a seasoned statesman, he combined broad vision with practical judgment. He emerged as a fearless leader – not only for Dalits, but for all Indians. In today’s context, where caste-based inequalities persist, revisiting Jagjivan Ram’s experiences and strategies can provide valuable insights for social justice activism. His legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of adaptability, resilience, and coalition-building in the pursuit of equality and justice.

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Anil Kumar Sarkar is a professor of History at the University of Kalyani and a member of the West Bengal Heritage Commission. He has served as Babu Jagjivan Ram Chair Professor of Social Science at the University of Calcutta and is the editor of the Journal of People’s History and Culture.

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• Verlag: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9360801429
• ISBN 13: 9789360801427
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 248
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