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Kanwal Bharti
Born (1953-02-04) 4 February 1953 (age 71)
Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Writer and columnist

Kanwal Bharti (born 4 February 1953) is an Indian Dalit writer and columnist.[1]

Background and education

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Kanwal Bharti, the son of a cobbler, was born and raised in the slums of the Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh.[2]

Arrest

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Bharti was arrested on 6 August 2013 for criticizing the stand of the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the Durga Nagpal case.[3][4] On 16 August 2013, the Supreme Court of India asked the Government of Uttar Pradesh to clarify their justification for Bharti's arrest.[5]

Books

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References

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  1. ^ Religion and Identity in South Asia and Beyond: Essays in Honor of Patrick, Steven E. Lindquist(ed.), Anthem Press (USA), p. 362, ISBN 978-0-85728-790-8
  • ^ Omar Rashid (30 August 2013). "Education, not caste politics". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  • ^ "Writer Kanwal Bharti arrested for Facebook post supporting Durga Nagpal". Biharprabha News. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  • ^ "Dalit writer held for FB post criticising Akhilesh, Azam over Nagpal suspension". Financial Express. 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  • ^ "Supreme Court seeks explanation on arresting". Financial Express. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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