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Journalist, thinker, founder of ‘Dalit Voice’ V T Rajashekhar passes away

Journalist, thinker, founder of ‘Dalit Voice’ V T Rajashekhar passes away


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, November 20, 2024: Well-known journalist, writer, thinker and founder editor of ‘Dalit Voice’ , V T Rajashekhar passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Wednesday. He was 93 and was ailing since some time. Rajashekhar was residing at Shivabagh in Mangaluru.


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Rajashekhar had served Indian Express for over two decades and in 1981 had started Dalit Voice. Rajashekhar was a strong advocate of reservation and Dalit rights and a staunch critic of Sangh Parivar. He was the recipient of several honours at the national and international level.

Rajashekhar’s son Saleel Shetty has served as General Secretary of Amnesty International.

 


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