P S Krishnan, bureaucrat behind landmark social justice legislation, passes away

Till his last, Krishnan, who died in Delhi Sunday aged 87, remained partial to the depressed classes and worked towards the destruction of the caste order, relentlessly exposing its institutional manifestations.

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Written by Amrith Lal | New Delhi | Published: November 11, 2019 2:26:13 am

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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/p-s-krishnan-bureaucrat-behind-landmark-social-justice-legislation-dies-6113496/

PS Krishnan: The IAS Officer Who Dedicated His Life to Waging War Against Caste

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His battle for social justice truly began as a young #IAS officer in rural Andhra Pradesh during the late 1950s. He broke broke new ground by camping “only in the localities where Dalits, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes lived” when he went on tour to villages.

#Respect #RIP

RINCHEN NORBU WANGCHUK

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

If India wants to forge ahead, must give land to Dalits, the have-nots: P S Krishnan

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By: Express News Service | New Delhi | Updated: October 8, 2017 11:15:02 am

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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/if-india-wants-to-forge-ahead-must-give-land-to-dalits-the-have-nots-p-s-krishnan-4879779/

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