The Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and Beyond

South Asia Research Institute for Minorities
PODCAST: The Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and Beyond
Held on: Thursday, 29 September 2025
Guest Speaker:
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Dalit rights activist, political thinker, and social entrepreneur. He is one of the founding members of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)
Moderator: Heman Das, Senior Research Associate, SARIM

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