Radical Dalit movements in Maharashtra (1970–1985)

1. Dalit Panthers founded in Bombay (Mumbai)

   Jul 9, 1972Labels: Dalit Panthers, Namdeo Dhasal, J V

   • Dalit Panthers
   • Hindustan Times
   • Scroll

2. Namdeo Dhasal publishes *Golpitha*

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Namdeo Dhasal, Golpitha

   • Namdeo Dhasal
   • Times of India

3. Dalit Panthers manifesto issued in Bombay

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Dalit Panthers, Manifesto

   • Kosambi RF
   • Dalit Panthers

4. Dalit Panthers split into rival factions

   Jan 1, 1974Labels: Dalit Panthers, Raja Dhale

   • Ramdas Athawale
   • Worli riots
   • The Wire

5. Worli riots begin after Dalit Panthers rally

   Jan 5, 1974Labels: Worli, Dalit Panthers

   • Worli riots
   • Indian Express
   • Dalit Panthers

6. Emergency-era dispute deepens Panthers’ crisis

   Jun 25, 1975Labels: Emergency 1975, Namdeo Dhasal

   • The Wire
   • Countercurrents

7. Nagpur conference prompts departures to “Mass Movement”

   Jan 1, 1976Labels: Nagpur conference, Mass Movement

   • Countercurrents
   • Dalit Panthers

8. Original Dalit Panthers formally dissolved

   Mar 7, 1977Labels: Dalit Panthers, Dissolution

   • Outlook India
   • Dalit Panthers

9. Bharatiya Dalit Panthers announced at Aurangabad meeting

   Apr 10, 1977Labels: Bharatiya Dalit, Arun Kamble, Gangadhar Gade

   • Outlook India
   • Ramdas Athawale

10. BDP leaders issue early public demand to rename Marathwada University

    Jul 7, 1977Labels: BDP, Marathwada University

    • Indian Cultural
    • Namantar Andolan

11. Mass student shutdown and march escalate the Namantar agitation

    Jul 18, 1977Labels: Namantar agitation, Student march

    • Indian Cultural
    • Namantar Andolan

12. Namantar Andolan begins, sparking statewide violence and repression

    Jul 27, 1978Labels: Namantar Andolan, Navayana Buddhists

    • Namantar Andolan
    • Hindustan Times