@article {article1079, title = {Dalit assertion acquires a force}, author = {Martin Macwan }, journal = {Foundation of The Billion Press}, date = 2016-08-16, year = 2016, url = https://www.thebillionpress.org/columns/society/dalit-assertion-acquires-force-1079, Abstract = {There seems to be limited options for dalits in India for their ‘own’ independence. They have to create their own avenues of hope within their own segregation. As we stand today, reservation offers them a ‘special status’ but not ‘equal’ status. It will take a lot to change this.} }