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The Bengal’s history is rich and marked by powerful social-movements like Kaibartya Rebellion (1070 C.E.), Chuar Rebellion (1799 C.E.), Matua Movement (1860 C.E.), Marichjhappi Massacre (1979 C.E.), and the movement against caste-based oppression led by Namashudras in 1873 C.E. Most of these movements were led by marginalized communities challenging the systemic oppression of the society which ultimately paved the way forward for growing consciousness among Dalit communities. In West Bengal, the Dalits, predominantly the Namashudras have long endured both overt and covert forms of oppression, specifically in pre-independence era. This research work tries to explore the rich and overlooked tradition of Dalit literature in Bengal, different forms of discrimination faced, Dalit movements and other such important events and their contribution to literature and society. It will also question popular beliefs and establish that the Bengali Dalit Literature holds immense power as a tool of social change.
Sishupal Mahato, and Dr. Sonali Maurya. “Ink of Struggle: Tracing the Roots and Resonance of Bangla Dalit Narratives.” The Criterion: An International Journal in English, vol. 17, no. 2, Apr. 2026, pp. 369–391. DOI, https://doi.org/10.66376/criterion.v17.n2.22.
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