Chandraskhekhar Azad Ravan\'s BHIM Army: A Contemporary Dalit Movement in Uttar Pradesh

In India, there have been various post-Ambedkarite movements for Dalit emancipation. The assertion of the Bahujan Samaj Party has ushered in a new era of democratisation in Uttar Pradesh. Nonetheless, caste prejudice exists in India. For millions of people, caste atrocities are a daily occurrence. Dalits continue to be underrepresented in positions of public trust. New Dalit movements, on the other hand, have emerged that are conscious, assertive, self-critical, connected, and inclusive. Dalits have become more organised and connected in recent years and see themselves as part of an assertive social justice movement. They sympathise with Dalit parties but also criticise their shortcomings. They are also concerned that caste is being reinforced rather than eradicated, also the major concern of their hero, B.R. Ambedkar. This paper examines the “Bhim Army's” recent Dalit movement in Uttar Pradesh and its efforts to create a new Dalit narrative in the socio-political fabric of India.