Abstract
Dalit writers have employed diverse literary strategies to counter the stereotypical position of being victims of oppression. This act of authoring proves to be reformatory act for their social identity and dalit‐hood. Dalit Literary Movements are acts of liberation. Bengali dalit writers put forward fervent plea for a complete overhaul of society by questioning prevailing practices of caste and class in different parts of India. Manohar Mouli Biswas is a flag bearer of the dalit literary movement in Bengal. Biswas writes for a casteless and classless society, based on human values of justice, equality and fraternity, which is to be attained through a cultural, primarily literary movement.
“‘Why do you play with that boy? Is there no one else in the whole village to play with? Don‐t give him water in that vessel. If he touches it, he'll defile it. Go away.' I was upset because I couldn't give water to a friend. Is one's caste more important than one's friend? Is caste more important than thirst? Wasn't Arjya a human being? If so, how could he make water impure by merely touching it?” (Limbale 2003:20)
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