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Harijan

Description:

Harijan, meaning "child of God," is a term popularly used in India referring to the Dalits, the lowest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. It was coined by Mahatma Gandhi as an alternative and more respectful term for the Dalits.

Sample Sentences:

1. Mahatma Gandhi fought for the rights and upliftment of the Harijans during India's independence movement.
2. Many Harijans face discrimination and prejudice on a daily basis due to their caste.
3. The local Harijan community celebrated their annual festival with great enthusiasm.
4. The government has implemented various schemes to improve the living conditions of the marginalized Harijan population.

Related Products:

• Harijan: A Biography of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
• Empowerment of Harijans: A Socio-Economic & Political Perspective
• Harijan Rights: Dalit Movements and the Colonial State in India