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Amitava Kumar, qz.com

Jitan Manjhi, the man who has shown that Dalit leaders aren't puppets

By recommending that the Bihar assembly be dissolved, Manjhi has shown a larger political ambition and determination, which is apparent in the way he fought to make his way into politics in the1980s.

Amitava Kumar, qz.com
· Feb 07, 2015 · 06:34 pm
Ashis Nandy looks on the bright side about Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus ‒ and even the Chinese

But first, the past needs to be acknowledged.

Amitava Kumar, qz.com
· Nov 12, 2014 · 12:30 pm
The story of Jitan Ram Manjhi, from rat-eater to Bihar chief minister

India breaks your heart with untold inequalities. It also surprises you with the unheralded achievements of its most humble citizens.

Amitava Kumar, qz.com
· Aug 23, 2014 · 04:30 pm