Dalit Nationalism
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The politics of Dalit Nationalism has been brought into full play only in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
, where the Bahujan Samaj Party
, representing the Dalit
community, has consistently polled 20 percent of the vote in the elections in the last two decades, and even shared power with one of its rival the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP), a Hindutva
party. It currently rules the state alone. Dalit Nationalism, refers to the Dalit movements that are associated with the establishment of a homeland for the Dalits in the sub-continent. A homeland many times known by as Dalit Rashtra, Dalit Raj, Dalit Rajya, Dalitistan, Dalitdom or Post-Hindu India. Dalit Rashtra can be defined as a democracy, which is "of the Dalits, for the Dalits and by the Dalits".
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, where the Bahujan Samaj Party
Bahujan Samaj Party
The Bahujan Samaj Party is a centrist national political party in India with socialist leanings. It was formed to chiefly represent Bahujans , referring to people from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes as well as Buddhists. The party claims to be inspired by the...
, representing the Dalit
Dalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
community, has consistently polled 20 percent of the vote in the elections in the last two decades, and even shared power with one of its rival the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP), a Hindutva
Hindutva
Hindutva is the term used to describe movements advocating Hindu nationalism. Members of the movement are called Hindutvavādis.In India, an umbrella organization called the Sangh Parivar champions the concept of Hindutva...
party. It currently rules the state alone. Dalit Nationalism, refers to the Dalit movements that are associated with the establishment of a homeland for the Dalits in the sub-continent. A homeland many times known by as Dalit Rashtra, Dalit Raj, Dalit Rajya, Dalitistan, Dalitdom or Post-Hindu India. Dalit Rashtra can be defined as a democracy, which is "of the Dalits, for the Dalits and by the Dalits".