Today, we honor the life & legacy of Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule on her 193rd Birth Anniversary.

Born on January 3, 1831, in Satara, Maharashtra, she dedicated her life fighting for equality & education for all, irrespective of caste & gender.
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A thread 1/13🧵 Savitribai was married to Jyotirao Phule at the age of 9 while Jyotirao was 13. After their marriage, Jyotirao educated Savitri while they worked at their farm.

She enrolled herself in teacher's training programs & would later go on to become India's first female teacher.
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Let's celebrate the 145th Birth Anniversary of Thanthai Periyar, a staunch rationalist who rebelled against Brahminical hegemony, caste & patriarchy.

We've handpicked 10 impactful quotes
🧵Thread Prepared by @lokeshbag67 @SanjayKumarKHR
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#SocialJusticeDay Periyar on Merit and Efficiency.(1/10)

A thread about the second Riddle from the book Riddles in Hinduism, delving into the confusion surrounding the origins of Vedas and the ambiguity surrounding the term "Sanatan."
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Prepared by @lokeshbag67 @SanjayKumarKHR Babasaheb questioning the confusing origin of Vedas and the meaning of Sanatan.(1/4)

Remembering The Revolutionary Ayyankali on his 160th Birth anniversary. Ayyankali's Ox-Cart Ride: Breaking Chains, Challenging Caste, Changing History.

The Niyamgiri Struggle began in 2004 when mining rights were granted to Vedanta Alumina, ignoring environmental & human rights concerns. The Dongria Kondhs are still fighting a never ending battle to protect their livelihood. 🧵

Prepared by - @lokeshbag67 & @SanjayKumarKHR Here's how the village priestess (Bejuni) of the Dongria Kondh expressed her thoughts on the battle against Vedanta. (1/18)

As the 77th Independence Day approaches, here's what Babasaheb had to say about the wrong approach towards Independence.

As a Member for Labour, GOI, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar talked on 'Why Indian Labour is determined to win this war' From the Bombay Station of A.I.R.

🧵1/4 “Labour is aware that, if this is a war against the New Nazi Order, it is not a war for the Old Order. It is a war on both the Old Order and the Nazi Order..."

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Remembering the Bahujan Rebel Queen:
Honoring Phoolan Devi on her 60th Birth Anniversary. Her fearless spirit continues to inspire us. #PhoolanDevi60 #BahujanRebelQueen

Thread prepared by @lokeshbag67 Phoolan, born in a low caste, daughter of a poor fisherman, defied societal norms with courage. Phoolan was born into the Mallah caste, in the small village of Ghura Ka Purwa (also spelled Gorha ka Purwa) in Jalaun District, Uttar Pradesh.
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A snippet of the interview of Dr. Ambedkar by Mr. Bevarali Nikolas.
Mr. Nikolas's ability (and sarcasm) for describing the remarkable Dr. Ambedkar is pure gold. Plus, discover what profound insights Dr. Ambedkar has to share on Mr. Gandhi.

A thread.🧵 1/5 Mr. Bevarali Nikolas interviewed Dr. B. R. Ambedkar when he became a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council. He recorded his interview in his book “Verdict on India” published in the year 1944.

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