Speeches at AIISCA 1st Ambedkarite Youth Convention, Pune

AIISCA 1st Ambedkarite Youth Convention, Pune

Prior to thinking about starting a new movement, we must first determine whether we no longer trust current political movements because of their methods of operation and inability to effectively raise the issues of scheduled castes. 
Right now, there isn't a single organization that is genuinely democratic. Furthermore, there isn't a single organization that is solely focused on defending the rights of scheduled castes. We choose our options because they are inevitable, even though they are not our choice.
Communities depend on leaders and organizations in many ways. People desired to be free of slavery, poverty, and inequality. The organizations and their executives, however, are playing cheap politics. The public is getting disillusioned, depressed, and frustrated. Hence, the scheduled caste needs a truly democratic organization for and by them. 
The goal of the All India Independent Scheduled Caste Association is to form a new, democratically based movement for and by the scheduled caste. We are prepared to put forth effort to address all relevant issues, including education and jobs. 

Dr. Sachin Bansode

Dr. Sachin Bansode | Producing Effective Political and Social Leadership in the Ambedkarite Movement

In the last 15 to 20 years in electoral politics, Ambedkarite parties have continued to fare poorly & civil society organisations have been limiting & ineffective in raising the fundamental questions of the Dalit masses. 
In this context, we as youths need to be part of an organized politics and work towards achieving certain specific agendas. 

The media run by upper castes keeps us engaged with every other news except the material questions of Dalits. We should not get swayed by them but set our own agendas.

The mainstream political parties use Baba Saheb as a mere symbolism without substance. A section of urban Dalit middle class lives in contentment for where they are in life and our masses are used to coming out to the streets only for affirmative action and against violent atrocities.

We need to have sustained institutions & demands beyond reservation in the public sector.

The Ambedkarite movement needs to rethink its ways of working & move beyond stagnation and singular ways of doing electoral politics.

Sumit Samos

Sumit Samos | Post-liberalisation Decline in the Ambedkarite Movement and Strategies to Re-build it

Rohini Bhadarge, Ambedkarite Buddhist artist and activist, talks about the need to focus on the material reality of Dalits. She advocates for a community based educational institution like Savitribai Phule Resource Centre where students are not just educated formally, but also imbibe the ideology of returning and serving to the community on whose shoulders they built their life and career.

Rohini Bhadarge | Lack of Material Resources: The Most Glaring Reality of Dalit Community

Ratnadeep, a student from Aurangabad,, Maharashtra in Marathwada, talks about the condition of Scheduled Castes and history of Ambedkarite movement in the region. He also shares his analysis of the movement and suggestions to improve it, especially at institutional level through Savitribai Phule Resource Centre, connecting it to the historical establishment of People's Education Society and Milind College by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Ratnadeep Ragade | The Need For Autonomous Institutions in Ambedkarite Movement

I highlight the key issues faced by Dalit youth today—challenges in career counseling, higher education, job opportunities, and activism in educational institutions. I also reflect on the need for a unified, cadre-based youth movement and a strong intellectual and legal support system to guide Dalit students in activism and education.

Rahul Kumar

Rahul Kumar's Lived Experience and Expectations from AIISCA

At AIISCA's 1st Ambedkarite Youth Convention, Rahul Pagare talks about the importance of controlling and owning the narrative in the Ambedkarite movement. He points out the lack of any substantial and independent Ambedkarite narrative and issues raised through culture, media and political space from the last 30 years. He also shares about the work done by The Ambedkarian Chronicle in the same context.

Rahul Pagare | Building Ambedkarite Youth Movement Amidst A Decline In Political Space

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