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Namantar Andolan
Namantar Andolan
Part of Dalit Buddhist movement
	Gate of the renamed university and statue of Dr. Ambedkar in distance
Date	27 July 1978 - 14 January 1994
Location	Marathwada, Maharashtra, India
Goals	Renaming of Marathwada University
Methods	Protest march, street protest, riot, strike
Resulted in	Renamed Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

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Namantar Andolan (English: Name Change Movement) was a Dalit and Navayana Buddhist movement to change the name of Marathwada University, in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University. It achieved a measure of success in 1994, when the compromise name of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University was accepted. The movement was notable for the violence against Dalits and Navayana Buddhists.

Background

Namantar means name change^[1] and andolan means social movement.^[2] The Namantar Andolan was a 16-year-long Dalit campaign to rename Marathwada University in recognition of B. R. Ambedkar, the jurist, politician and social reformer who had proposed that untouchability should be made illegal.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

Non-Dalit student groups initially supported the demand to have the university renamed but did so less for reasons of dogma than for the pragmatic desire to bring the Dalit, mostly Mahar (now Buddhists), students into the general fold. Dalit students traditionally showed no interest in supporting such causes as lower fees and cheaper textbooks, but they constituted around 26 percent of the student population and anticipated quid pro quo. A march involving Dalit and non-Dalit students was organised, with the intent of petitioning the council of the university for the change. The procession met with another, headed by Gangadhar Gade, a Dalit Panther leader, who launched a tirade of abuse at the non-Dalit contingent as he asserted the right of the Dalits to take all the credit for the change in name. This alienated the non-Dalit students and, according to Dipankar Gupta, "the division was caused not so much by Hindu caste prejudices and reticence to support the renaming of the University, but rather by the splittist and sectarian position taken by Gadhe", who might also be concerned that any alliance between Dalits and non-Dalits could affect the potency of the Panthers. Among left-wing organisations, only the Students' Federation of India and Yukrant continued to support the campaign.^[7]

In 1977, the chief minister of Maharashtra, Vasantdada Patil, promised that the renaming would occur, and in July 1978, the Maharashtra Legislature approved it. Uttara Shastree notes that the campaign at this time reflected the desire of neo-Buddhists for an improved image and position in society, as a significant part of which they called on the symbolic ideas of Ambedkar, that had preceded his rise to prominence.^[8] The University Executive Body passed a resolution to rename the university and this series of decisions was the catalyst for rioting, which began on 27 July 1978 and lasted several weeks.^[9]

Commentators such as Gail Omvedt believe that the violence was a caste war based on hatred; whilst others, such as Gupta, believe that the causes were more varied. Both Omvedt and Gupta noted that the violence was aimed at the Mahars (now Buddhists) and did not extend to other Dalit groups, while Gupta also notes that it was concentrated in the three districts of Marathwada — Aurangabad, Nanded and Parbhani — where Dalit registrations in schools and colleges were particularly high, and economic competition was the most fierce. In particular, the centres of the unrest were urban areas, where the impact of Mahar aspirations would most deeply affect the employment, social, and economic roles which Hindu castes considered to be their preserve. Troubles were largely absent from the other two districts, Beed and Osmanabad, and the spill of problems into rural areas generally was patchy.^[a] These issues of geographic and demographic targeting, according to Gupta, indicate that the real causes of the violence were more subtle than war between caste Hindu and Dalit. There were also instances of violent acts taking place under the pretext of the riots elsewhere but in fact to settle very local and personal scores unrelated to the broader causes.^[7] In contradiction to these views, Y. C. Damle maintains that the violence "specially affected the Scheduled Caste people in the villages although the agitation for renaming the Marathwada University after Dr. Ambedkar was spearheaded by Dalit Panthers and such leaders mainly in urban centres. In giving a call for agitation, hardly any effort was made to protect the villages or villagers."^[9]

Attacks

Riots affected 1,200 villages in Marathwada, impacting on 25,000 Marathi Buddhist and Hindu Dalits and causing thousands of them to seek safety in jungles. The terrorised Dalits did not return to their villages, despite starvation. This violence was allegedly organised by members of the Maratha community and took many forms, including killings, burning of houses and huts, pillaging of Dalit colonies, forcing Dalits out of villages, polluting drinking water wells, destruction of cattle, and refusal to employ. This continued for 67 days. According to the Yukrant leader, attacks on Dalit were collective and pre-planned.^[10] In many villages, Dalit colonies were burned. The burning houses in Marathwada region affected 900 Dalit households.^[11] Upper caste rioters demolished essential household items that the Dalit possessed. They even burned the fodder stocks owned by Dalits.^[12] The bridges and culverts were intentionally broken or damaged to paralyse the military and police aid in villages during the time of the attacks.^[9] Upper caste mobs attacked government property including government hospitals, railway stations, gram panchayat offices, state transport buses, District Council-operated school buildings, the telephone system and the government go downs.^[12] ₹30 crore worth property was damaged.^[1] The Marathwada region was under siege of violence for over two years.^[13] The Dalits were wrecked economically and psychologically.^[14] Many Dalit protesters were physically injured and nineteen died including five protesters who lost their lives during the police repression.^[1]

Much of the violence occurred in Nanded district. Examples include:^[10]

Sonkhed village: The mob burned a Dalit residential area. Two women were raped and three children were killed.
Sugaon village: Janardhan Mavde was killed.
Bolsa and Izzatgaon villages: women were raped and tortured (one woman had her breast cut off).^[3]^[13]^[15]
The elder son of the martyr Pochiram Kamble, Chandar Kamble, lost his life during the Andolan.^[16]
Koklegaon: A Dalit teacher, local social activist, was tortured with his wife. Dalit habitations were set on fire.^[17]^[18]

Violence also occurred in Parbhani district. Examples include:^[10]

Parbhani town: Hindu students and youths destroyed the statue of Ambedkar at Bhim Nagar.
Parbhani City: On 17 July 1978, agitators stopped buses and trains and even cut the telephone lines. The police did not intervene, and after 30 July Dalit habitations were targeted.^[13]
Adgaon Village: Dalits were threatened; cattle shed and agricultural equipments were torched.^[13]
Samiti observed similar violent incidents (like Nanded district) in Koregaon, Kaulgaon, Nandgaon, Sodgaon, Halta, Cohgaon, Nandapur, and many other villages of Parbhani district.

Examples of violence in Aurangabad district included:

Aurangabad City: Non-Dalits destroyed public property by burning buses, blowing up bridges to paralyze the social life.^[7]
Aurangabad City: Many professors opposed renaming the university. On the other hand, prof. Desarda, a Marxist teacher, was beaten by Maratha students for supporting the Namantar.^[10]
Akola Village: Mahajanrao Patil, a Lingayat, an upper caste Hindu, helped Dalits so he was beaten badly. Police did not react after his complaint.^[19] Kashinath Borde, neo-Buddhist police Patil, a flour mill owner, who officially reported complaints of harassment against Hindus was targeted. His bullock cart, household goods and house were burned.^[3]

Examples of violence in Beed district included:^[12]

Ambejogai: : Followers of Sharad Pawar got assaulted.

Examples of violence in Osmanabad district included:^[12]

Tuljapur: Dalit women were specifically attacked. Upper caste women helped in the torching of Dalit houses.
Dalits were terrorised by damaging the road bridges, telephone lines and the roads connecting between Kalam and Yermala.
Dalits in Tulzapur, Savargaon, Bavi, Pthrud, and Wagholi attacked.
A group of almost 900 violent upper caste youths attacked Dalits.

Example of violence in Hingoli district included:^[18]

Basmath: After the attacks, the tahsildar did not provide meals for the victims. Instead, he advised them to beg for it.

Examples of violence in Nashik district included:^[20]

Nashik city: The attempts were made to garland the statue of Shivaji with footwear, to criticize Neo-Buddhists and to activate riots.
Vihit village: The statue of Ambedkar was damaged.

Examples of violence in Nagpur included:^[21]^[22]

The police shot Avinash Dongre, a child, in his head when he was chanting the slogan Change the name at Indora Bridge 10.
Along with Dongre, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar and Ratan Mendhe sacrificed their lives in Namantar struggle at Nagpur.

In Jalgot Village, Fauzdar Bhurevar was beaten and then burned alive by a mob at a police outpost.^[3] Violence was reported in Pune.^[13] Demonstrators in Mumbai teargassed.^[10] Statues of Ambedkar and Buddha through the region were also damaged or destroyed.^[12]

Role of media, political parties and bureaucrats

Media

The regional press played a biased role during the violence.^[23] The Marathi Newspaper, Prajawani and Godatir Samachar, opposed the Namantar "by giving wide publicity to the riots in the cities and suppressing news in the rural areas." According to Aurangabad daily, Marathwada the Namantar was a cultural violation for Marathwada existence.^[10] The press did not publish about rural violence news.^[23] They did not report the declarations by the Republican Party of India and Dalit Panther.^[10] The front page of a famous Marathi newspaper published a notice for upper caste Hindus to support the agitation.^[24] Similarly, people were urged through letters, flyers, and hand-outs to join the agitation.^[24] The Parliamentary Committee advised to reinforce the police intelligence with radio communication, telephones, and motor vehicles in talukas. But the media intensified on allegations that the PCR Act was being misused.^[3] Bhalchandra Nemade commented "All Marathi newspapers are communal and they thrive on the so-called 'freedom of press' to serve their own aims."^[23] The chief minister of Maharashtra admitted the one-sided role of the press.^[10]

Political parties

Shiv Sena, the Hindutva political party, initially declared itself opposed to the Namantar.^[25]^[26] During the agitation, the supporters of Bal Thackeray burnt homes of the Dalits.^[27] People were physically harmed, including by attacks with swords. Interviewers explained that the attackers were from the Maratha community, who also burned Dalit properties in Nanded district. Supporters of the Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP) and Indian National Congress were involved in these burnings. In the same area, there were allegations of two women raped and three children killed, but no legal action instigated.^[28] According to Gopal Guru:

PWP and Shiv Sena aggravated the tension in Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, and Osmanbad. Congress did not show any inclination to defuse the tension and whatever efforts were made particularly by the Congress leaders from Beed and Osmanabad districts were insufficient or localised. On the other hand, Congress leaders particularly from Latur, Aurangabad, Jalna and to some extent Beed districts identified with the Dalit cause and worked for the Dalit harmony in these districts to maintain political impression.^[12]

But later in 2011, Bal Thackeray cleared that he never opposed the Namantar. He said in an interview that:

Let me make it clear once again. I never opposed the renaming of the university. I had suggested that the name Marathwada University be retained, and Ambedkar's name is added to it. RPI leader R. S. Gavai came to my residence and I suggested that Ambedkar's name is added to the existing name of the university. He liked the idea and phoned Sharad Pawar (the then chief minister) who also gave his approval. My stance was that while renaming the varsity, the pride of Marathwada region should remain intact.^[29]

Bureaucrats

Many Dalits were harassed by the police as they continued to campaign for the change. The police allegedly reacted by adopting tactics such as delay and suppression of evidence.^[10]^[24] In a few villages, Hindu police patils and sarpanchs of all riot-affected villages teamed up with rich Hindu caste landowners to attack Dalit's poor peasants and agricultural labourers.^[10] The police joined the mob in a violent way.^[30] The District Collector of Nanded was from Dalit community, and was powerless when his assistant officers refused his commands.^[28] In Akola Village, the police intentionally refused to lodge complains during violence against upper caste Hindus.^[28] In Nanded City, the curfew was enforced during agitation. The sons of the resident Deputy Collector, Home Inspector and Circle Inspector took part in the riot. During restriction timings, the Dalit homeguards interrupted them. A complaint was registered contrary to the homeguards.^[10] The complaints lodged by the Dalits were taken cold-bloodedly by the police.^[30] A Parliamentary Committee concluded that the police were "mere spectators to the incidents" during the atrocities.^[24]

Effects

After the riots, many landlords refused to employ Dalits, even at public places such as hotels. They discriminated against them.^[10] Rioters created a silent boycott. Because of fearful environment the Dalits migrated to the cities, and did not return to their villages.^[31] Dalit-grown crops got set on fire. In 1985, in the Wakod village of Sillod taluka, the standing crops owned by Dalits on their land were ploughed up by the Sarpanch himself.^[32] A few college teachers and academicians formed a samiti to rehabilitate Dalit victims to restore harmony to the community.^[10] Muslims of Marathwada opposed the bandhs declared by Shiv Sena. They did not close their commercial establishments to show their support for Namantar.^[12] The Parliamentary Committee revealed that humanitarian aid provided to help Dalits was not sufficient to recover the losses.^[24] Moreover, Samiti observed the corruption in it.^[10]

Sooner after the atrocities, authorities brought around 3000 individuals into the police custody, but victims reported that very few went into the court, and the remaining cases weren't much faster. Even natives pressured to dismiss all cases. The parliamentary committee advised "an automatic judicial inquiry in all cases of large-scale arson and looting involved Dalits". But, the judicial inquiry was opposed by the Maharashtra government.^[24]

Long March

On 4 August 1978, Jogendra Kawade led a march from Deekshabhoomi to the District magistrate's office in Nagpur to rename the university. On the same day, there was a meeting in Aakashwani Chowk that was attended by a large student crowd. Following, the people were going back home zestfully. The provoked violence started when some anti-social elements pelted stones at transportation links. The police opened fire to overcome turbulence. After this incident, the Long March was declared. Dalit protestors from Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu reached to Nagpur.^[34]

The violence caused the Dalits to suspend their campaign for a while, but when a new incumbent as Chief Minister, Sharad Pawar, found various reasons to postpone the renaming, the reaction was the organisation of a Long March and instigating the Namantar Andolan.^[8] The march was inspired by the Chinese Long March and intended to end symbolically with convergence in Aurangabad on 6 December 1979, on Ambedkar's death anniversary.^[1]^[8]^[15] According to Omvedt,^[15] "Long March was organised by very factionalised committees that included the Dalit Panthers, smaller Dalit organisations, the Republican Party factions, socialist individuals and groups, and the Communist parties." The protest march was led by Jogendra Kawade and caused the arrest of thousands of protesters as well as prominent leaders.^[1]^[8]^[33] According to Kawade "this was the fight for the protection of democracy and humanism".^[35]

The Long March began on a Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din from Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, an area populated by many Buddhists, towards Aurangabad, blessed by Bhadant Anand Kausalyan.^[33]^[34]^[36] Each day, protesters marched 30 kilometres to cover a distance of 470 kilometres in 18 days in the bitter cold.^[34] This was one of the most remarkable andolan in Indian history, after the 1927 Indian Independence movement due to Dalit women's active key role–they took part in the Jail Bharo Andolan with pride.^[37] At every village, masses of people joined the Long March. "This march was the world's third largest Long March."^[34] According to Yukrant leader, around 3 lakhs of people were expected to join the Long March to rename the university after Ambedkar's name. A small percentage reached to Aurangabd, but minimum 3 lakhs organized the mass protest – satyagraha, Jail Bharo Andolan, March.^{[clarification needed]} The protesters clashed with the police between 25 November to 6 December. Thousands of Long March activists walking from Nagpur, Udgir, and Satara were taken into custody at the boundaries of Marathwada. Thousands were arrested during the staygraha struggle at their towns and cities. During 6 December, Ambedkar's death anniversary, protesters were lathi charged and police fired shots on them. On the same day, Vidarbha bandh was observed.^[38] On 27 November, police stopped the protesters at Khadakpurna River Bridge in the afternoon. Thousands of protesters started a sit-in at the Khadakpurna River Bridge. They were lathi charged after 12 AM in their sleep. During the course, many ran away, and hundreds were arrested.^[34]

On 3 December, there was a protest by Dalit youths who burned buses. 4 of them died in clashes with the police at Nagpur.^[38] Police arrested around 12,000 demonstrators, who planned to march towards the university from Kranti Chowk, at Auragabad. Demonstrators of Dalit Panthers were arrested at Bhadkal Gate and at the university entrance. Leaders and activists arrested, physically harmed, lathi charged, shot with tear gas, and air firing to disperse the crowd. The intention of the state was to control and disperse demonstrators and keep them from anti Dalits,^[38] who formed the Namantar Virodhi Group (a group opposing renaming).^[8] Most of them were freed from jails on the same evening but few refused to leave the jails to continue satyagraha. The main agenda of this Long March was to battle against caste oppression.^[38]

The movement became a part of Dalit literature.^[13]^[39] According to Omvedt, "the upsurge, turmoil's and frustration of the long march campaign brought the movement to a new turning point. The readiness for action shown by Dalit masses provided a demonstration of their powerful urge for revolutionary change".^[38] During the Long March, men sung songs of martyrs. Women even joined children to boost this revolution.^[15] The andolan gradually turned out in Agra, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, where people protested marching. For 16 years, many meetings were held, people protested marching, and they were arrested many times.^[34]

Namvistar Din

Govindbhai Shroff was against renaming the university, but he requested people to accept the new name with non-violence. Concurrently, he pressed a requirement to withdraw the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cases against non-Dalits, specifically the malafide ones. Tight security was deployed on the eve of the announcement with a few incidents reported in Parbhani and Amravati.^[40] The police imposed a curfew at Tuljapur and shots fired by the police were reported in Beed.^[40] After renaming the university, at least four Dalits were stabbed, Dalit property was set on fire and statues of Ambedkar dishonoured at Parbhani and Osmanabad.^[3] However, in Osmanabad district, at Kathi Savargaon, the renaming decision was welcomed with celebration by Maratha sarpanch in village. A similar case was reported in Lohara.^[12]

Marathwda region has a diverse cultural and historical background, so many names were suggested. Finally the "university was renamed as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University to pay homage to the work done by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for the educational development of the Marathwada region."^[41] The university name was eventually altered on 14 January 1994. The chosen form — Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University — represents an expansion of the existing name (a Namvistar) rather than complete change (Namanatar). Sharad Pawar also announced that it would be a policy to encourage higher education for everyone, irrespective of caste, class, religion, and ethnicity. Moreover, the newly named university was developed with improved facilities in some departments to conceptualize the dream of Ambedkar, which was one of the important parameters for the university.^[40] At the same time, the university adopted the Ajanta arch, with elephants as its primary logo, reflecting the Buddhist cultural significance of the Ajanta Caves.^[41]

Every 14 January, the followers of Ambedkar throng the university. The political parties and organizations, based on Ambedkar's thinking, celebrate this day. Many people visit the university to celebrate the Namvistar Din, so political parties arrange their rallies traditionally. The university building and gate is decorated with lights. Many people visit the Buddhist caves on this occasion.^[42] Women greet each other by applying nil (indigo colour powder).^[43] This day is celebrated in other educational institutes other than Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University as well.^[44]

Massive crowd at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University gate during Namvistar Din celebrations.
People dancing during the Namvistar Din celebrations at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University gate.
School children pay rich tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar on Namvistar Din.
File:Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University gate on the eve of Namvistar Din celebrations.
People garland statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Namvistar Din.
Eve of Namvistar Din.
The crowd in Aurangabad during Namvistar Din.

Legacy

People come to the university gate to have Darśana, which resembles the Sanchi Stupa gate, and leave an offering as if the university were a place of pilgrimage.^[3] In 2013, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation erected the Namantar Shahid Smarak (Martyrdom Memorial) dedicated to Dalits who died in the movement at Nagpur.^[45]

References

Notes

^ In some rural villages, caste Hindus assisted in defending their Mahar neighbours against trouble-makers; in other instances where trouble arose, it might be on a selective basis, with some particularly aspirational Mahars being targeted but the remainder being tolerated.^[7]

Citations

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^ Chauhan, B. S. (2008). Natural Resources (Forest, water and Minerals). Firewall Media Publishers. p. 31. ISBN 9788131803288.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Rao, Anupama (2009). "New Direction in Dalit Politics". The caste question : Dalits and the politics of modern India. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. pp. 209–213. ISBN 978-0520257610. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
^ Benjamin, Joseph (June 2009). "B. R. Ambedkar: An Indefatigable Defender of Human Rights". Focus. 56. Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
^ Divakar, N. Paul (June 2007). "Untouchability and Violence against Dalits". Focus. 48. Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
^ Jaffrelot, Christophe (2009). Dr Ambedkar's Startergies Against Untouchability and the Caste System (PDF). Working Paper Series.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Gupta, Dipankar (May 1979). "Understanding the Marathwada Riots: A Repudiation of Eclectic Marxism". Social Scientist. 7 (10): 3–22. doi:10.2307/3516774. JSTOR 3516774. (subscription required)
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Shastree, Uttara (1996). Religious Converts in India: Socio-political Study of Neo-Buddhists. Mittal Publications. pp. 100–101. ISBN 9788170996293.
^ ^a ^b ^c Damle, Y. B. (January–June 1994). "Holocaust in Marathwad: 1978" (PDF). ICSSR Research Abstracts Quarterly. XXIII. Indian Council of Social Science and Research. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ Atyachar Virodh Samiti (12 May 1979). "The Marathwada Riots: A Report". Economic and Political Weekly. 14 (19): 845–852. JSTOR 4367590. (subscription required)
^ Mendelsohn, Oliver; Vicziany, Marika (1998). The Untouchables: Subordination, Poverty and the State in Modern India. Cambridge University Press. pp. 73–75, 91. ISBN 9780521556712. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Guru, Gopal (26 February 1994). "Understanding Violence against Dalits in Marathwada". Economic and Political Weekly. 29 (9): 469–472. JSTOR 4400849. (subscription required)
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Mayaram, Shail; Pandian, M. S. S.; Skaria, Ajay, eds. (2005). Muslims, Dalits, and the Fabrications of History. Permanent Black and Ravi Dayal Publisher. pp. 165–169. ISBN 9788178241159. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
^ Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 82. ISBN 8170240166.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Omvedt, Gail (1993). Reinventing revolution: new social movements and the socialist tradition in India. M.E. Sharpe Publishers. pp. 64–66. ISBN 9780765631763.
^ "टाहो वीरपत्नीचा". Ekmat (in Marathi). 30 July 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. मानवतावादाची पेरणी करणा-या क्रांतिसूर्याचे नाव विद्यापीठास देण्यात यावे यासाठी उभारलेल्या नामांतर लढ्यात अनेकांनी रक्त सांडले. नांदेडच्या भूमिपुत्रांनी आत्मबलिदान दिले. यात तत्कालीन बिलोली तालुक्यातील (आताचा नायगाव तालुका) टेंभुर्णी येथील पोचिराम कांबळे यांचे नाव अग्रक्रमाने घ्यावे लागते. बाबासाहेबांच्या नावासाठी शहीद होणारा हा भीमयोद्धा ४ ऑगस्ट १९७८ रोजी जय भीम... जय भीम... म्हणत शहीद झाला. नामांतरविरोधकांनी त्यांना अक्षरश: जिवंत पेटविले होते. शहीद झालेल्या पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा आंबेडकरी वारसा रक्तात भिनलेल्या चंदर पोचिराम कांबळे (पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा मोठा मुलगा) यांनीही नामांतर लढ्यात उडी घेतली. मात्र त्यांनाही आपला प्राण गमवावा लागला. English translation: [Humanism cultivator -revolutionary sun's (Ambedkar)] to name the university after his name many people shed their blood. Sons of Nanded offered themselves up in self-sacrifice. In the district Biloli (current Naigaon Taluka) Tembhurni, Pochiram kamble's name is highly important. He became martyr for Ambedkar's name on 4 August 1978 saying Jai Bhim ... Jai Bhim ... Anti-namantar protestors literally burned him alive. Martyr Pochiram Kamble's Ambedkar legacy got into the blood of Chandar Pochiram Kamble (Elder son of Pochiram Kamble) who jumped into the Namantar fight. However, he lost his life.
^ "Dalit Panthers: Annihilating Caste; Class Enemies" (PDF). Shodh ganga.
^ ^a ^b Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 88. ISBN 8170240166.
^ Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 81. ISBN 8170240166.
^ Rege, Sharmila (2006). Writing Caste, Writing Gender: Reading Dalit Women's Testimonios. Zubaan Publications. pp. 120–121. ISBN 9788189013011.
^ "कोवळ्या भीमसैनिकाची 'डरकाळी' आजही स्मरणात". Sakal (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Sakal Group. 4 August 2013. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. 'नामांतर झालेच पाहिजे...' ही "डरकाळी' फोडत धावत आलेला कोवळा भीमसैनिक अविनाश डोंगरे दहा नंबर पुलाजवळ पोलिसांच्या गोळीने "शहीद' होतो... तो दिवस 4 ऑगस्ट 1978. English translation: Change the name ...' uttering in a loud deep voice and running, child Bhimsainik Avinash Dongre near 10 number bridge (Indora Bridge) was martyred by Police bullet. ... on August 4, 1978. Note: Bhimsainik is an affectionate title used for Ambedkar followers and means Soldiers of Bhim (Ambedkar).
^ Jeevantare, Kewal (27 May 2013). "महापालिकेला नामांतर शहीद सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर". Sakal (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Sakal Group. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. Marathi: 4 ऑगस्ट 1978 रोजी पेटलेल्या आंदोलनात इंदोऱ्यासहित उपराजधीतील सर्वच वस्त्यांमध्ये आंबेडकरी निखाऱ्यांनीही पेट घेतला. याच दिवशी पुकारलेल्या नामांतराच्या एल्गारात "दहा नंबर' पुलाजवळ "डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर की जय' ही घोषणा देणारा चिमकुला अविनाश डोंगरे रस्त्यावर आला आणि त्याच्या दिशेने आलेल्या एका गोळीने त्याचे डोके छेदताच तो जमिनीवर कोसळला. अविनाशने अखेरचा श्‍वास घेतला. अविनाश डोंगरे याच्यासहित उपराजधानीतील दिलीप रामटेके, अब्दुल सत्तार, रोशन बोरकर, रतन मेंढे अशा पाच आंबेडकरी कार्यकर्त्यांनी दीक्षाभूमीची माती कपाळाला लावून नामांतर आंदोलनात जिवाची आहुती दिली. English: On 4 August 1978 the Andolan was burning at Indora and along with Indora all the Dalit habitations in sub-capital (Nagpur) were burning in the same fire. On the same day the Namantar voice was raised near '10 number Bridge' 'Victory of Ambedkar'(a slogan) was cried out by a child Avinash Dongre came onto the road and one bullet came in his direction, was struck in the head by a bullet; he fell to the ground. That was Avinash's last breath. Along with Avinash Dongre, in the sub-capital (several other) Ambedkar workers, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar, Ratan Mendhe (these five) sacrificed their lives on the soil of Deekhabhoomi during Namnatar Andolan.
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^ ^a ^b ^c Kawade, Prof. Jogendra. "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament XII Lok Sabha". Parliament of India. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी, औरंगाबाद में बनी ज्वाला". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). DB Corp Ltd. 14 October 2011. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2013. 4 अगस्त 1978 को आंदोलन का आगाज हुआ। प्रा. कवाड़े के नेतृत्व में दीक्षाभूमि से जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय तक मोर्चा निकाला गया। आकाशवाणी चौक में बड़ी सभा हुई। उसमें बड़ी संख्या में छात्र शामिल हुए। सभा के बाद लोग उत्साहपूर्ण अपने घरों की ओर लौट रहे थे, तभी उत्तर नागपुर के 10 नंबर पुलिया चौक पर अचानक हिंसा भड़क उठी। कुछ असामाजिक तत्वों ने सरकारी बसों पर पत्थर फेंके। हिंसा पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी।..... तब नागपुर से औरंगाबाद लांग मार्च ले जाने की घोषणा की गई। दिल्ली, हरियाणा, बिहार, मध्यप्रदेश, आंध्रप्रदेश, कर्नाटक व तमिलनाडु से दलित आंदोलनों से जुड़े लोग यहां आने लगे।..... उसी वर्ष दीक्षाभूमि पर धम्मचक्र प्रवर्तन दिन समारोह से लांग मार्च की शुरुआत हुई। बौद्ध पंडित भदंत आनंद कौशल्यायन ने आशीर्वाद दिया।.....30 किमी प्रतिदिन पैदल चलते हुए इस मार्च ने 18 दिनों में 470 किमी का सफर तय किया।..... कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ रही थी।..... मराठवाड़ा विद्यापीठ के नामांतर के लिए किया गया लांग मार्च दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा मार्च था।..... लांग मार्च में गांव के गांव शामिल होने से संख्या बल काफी बढ़ने लगा था।..... 27 नवंबर कि बात है। आंदोलनकारी खड़कपूर्णा नदी तक पहुंच गए। दोपहर में ही आंदोलनकारियों को रोक लिया गया था। उन्हें वापस जाने के लिए कहा जा रहा था, लेकिन वे अपनी मांग पर अड़े थे। संयोग से उस दिन बारिश भी हो रही थी। हजारों की संख्या में लोग जमा हुए थे। पुल पर ही धरना पर बैठ गए। रात 12 बजे के बाद लाठीचार्ज शुरू हुआ। पुल के खाईनुमा छोरों को लांघकर आंदोलनकारी झुड़पी क्षेत्र में भागे। कइयों ने गहरी नींद में लाठी खायी।...... कवाडे समेत सैकाडो आंदोलनकारीयोको गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया।..... आंदोलन धीरे-धीरे अन्य प्रदेशों में भी नजर आने लगा। आगरा, दिल्ली, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद में मोर्चे निकाले गए। 16 वर्ष ताकत आंदोलन के समर्थन में सभाओं, मोर्चो का दौर चला। बार-बार गिरफ्तारियां हुईं। English translation: The movement was born August 4, 1978. Prof. Kawade led the March from Deekshabhoomi to the District Magistrate's office. There was a large gathering at the Akashaawani Chowk. That was attended by the large number of students. After gathering people were returning to their homes with enthusiasm, concurrently, when suddenly violence broke out from Number 10 Bridge. Some anti-social elements threw stones at government buses. To counter the violence, the police started firing. ... Then, the Nagpur to Aurangabad Long March was announced. People involved in the Dalit movement from Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu started coming here. ... On Deekshabhoomi (the same year) with celebrations of Dhammachakra Parivartan Din the Long March began. Blessed by the Buddhist monk Bhadant Anand Kaushlyayn. ... Covering 30 km every day on foot, this March in 18 days completed the journey of 470 km. ... It was bitterly cold. ... The March for the renaming of Marathwada University was the world's third largest Long March. ... Numerous villages joined the Long March, and the strength of the cause began to grow significantly. ... On 27 November, Protestors reached the Khadakpurna River. Protestors were detained in the afternoon. They were being asked to turn back, but they were adamant in their demands. Incidentally it was raining on that day. Thousands of people joined. On the bridge, sat on the picket. Lathicharge began after 12 am. Protestors ran into the bushes there. Many were lathi-charged while they slept. ... Thousands of Protestors were arrested along with Prof Kawade. ... The movement gradually spread to other states. There was the March in Agra, Delhi, Benaglore, Hydrabad. In support of the movement for 16 years there were gatherings, and the Marches continued. Again and again protestors were arrested.
^ "मराठवाडा नामांतर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता - प्रा. कवाडे". Loksatta (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Indian Express Ltd. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामांतराचा प्रश्न हा केवळ समता व न्यायाचा नव्हता तर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता. मानवतावाद व लोकशाहीच्या रक्षणासाठी हा लढा होता, असे प्रतिपादन लाँगमार्चचे प्रणेते, माजी खासदार जोगेंद्र कवाडे यांनी येथे केले. English translation: "Renaming Marathwada University was not only a question of equality and justice, but also a question of existence of democracy. This was a fight for the protection of democracy and humanity." was said by the Long March pioneer, former MP Jogendra Kawade here. Note: The Maharashtra legislature passed a resolution to rename it, so it was democratic decision.
^ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B.V.; Bhatnagar, B.R.; Bose, D.K.; Kulkarni, V.S.; Sreenath, J., eds. (2004). Maharashtra. Mumbai: Popular Prakashan. p. 9. ISBN 8179911004. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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^ "'नामविस्तार दिना'साठी विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Aurangabad. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. 14 January 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2013. Marathi: विद्यापीठाचा नामविस्तार झाल्यानंतर १४ जानेवारी हा दिवस आंबेडकरी विचारधारेतील पक्ष, संघटना, परिवर्तनवादी संघटना मोठ्या प्रमाणावर साजरा करतात. विद्यापीठ प्रशासनाने मुख्य इमारत व गेटवर रोषणाई केली आहे. गेटवर येणाऱ्या मंडळीतील अनेकजण बौद्ध लेण्यावर जातात. नामविस्तार दिनाचा आनंद साजरा करण्यासाठी आंबेडकरी जनता मोठ्या प्रमाणावर येते. त्यामुळे येथे राजकीय सभा घेण्याची प्रथा पडली आहे. English: After University Namvistar, the day of 14 January is celebrated by (political) parties influenced by Ambedkar thinking, as well as organizations, indeed radical organizations celebrate this day on a large scale. The University administration puts up lighting decorations on the main building and gate. The majority of Gate visitors go to Buddhist caves. To celebrate Namvistar Din Ambedkar followers visit in large masses. That's why political parties arranging the gatherings (here) have become a tradition. Note: Aurangabad city is surrounded by the Aurangabad Caves, Ellora Caves and Ajanta Caves.
^ "आंबेडकरी अनुयायांनी फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार". Sakal (in Marathi). Aurangabad. The Sakal Group. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. महिला एकमेकींना नीळ लावून नामविस्तार दिनाच्या शुभेच्छा देत होत्या. English translation: Women were applying nil [indigo colour powder] to each other on Namantar Din to exchange greetings. Note: Generally women do apply such mark on each other's forehead.
^ "जिल्ह्यात नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात". Sakal (in Marathi). Jalana. The Sakal Group. 15 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. जालना - जिल्ह्यात डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामविस्तार दिन शनिवारी उत्साहात साजरा करण्यात आला. बद्रीनारायण बारवाले महाविद्यालय, महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले समाजकार्य महाविद्यालय, नॅशनल कला व विज्ञान महाविद्यालय, एस. के. महाविद्यालय, राजकुंवर महाविद्यालय, डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर सोशल फोरम. English translation: In Jalna district Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 'Namvistar Din' on Saturday was celebrated enthusiastically. (The news gives the list of Institutes where it was celebrated and how it was celebrated) List of Institutes: Badrinarayan Barwale College, Mahatma Jyotiba Phoole Samajkarya College, National Arts and Science College, S.K. College, Rajkunvar College, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Forum.
^ Nagpur Today (28 May 2013). "NMC, other prominent leaders salute Bhim Sainiks who laid down their lives for 'Namantar' Movement". Nagpur's Daily e-Newspaper. Retrieved 22 June 2013.

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How a 20-year-long Dalit movement to rename Marathwada University was met with violence (An excerpt from activist Eknath Awad’s autobiography, now translated into English.)
Caste System and Caste related Violence in Indian Culture
Omvedt, Gail (September 1979). "Marathwada: Reply to Dipankar Gupta". Social Scientist. 8 (2): 51–58. doi:10.2307/3516700. JSTOR 3516700. (subscription required)
"Namantar Andolan": A turning point for the Dalit-Ambedkarite movement in Maharashtra

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[टाहो_वीरपत्नीचा-17] "टाहो वीरपत्नीचा". Ekmat (in Marathi). 30 July 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. मानवतावादाची पेरणी करणा-या क्रांतिसूर्याचे नाव विद्यापीठास देण्यात यावे यासाठी उभारलेल्या नामांतर लढ्यात अनेकांनी रक्त सांडले. नांदेडच्या भूमिपुत्रांनी आत्मबलिदान दिले. यात तत्कालीन बिलोली तालुक्यातील (आताचा नायगाव तालुका) टेंभुर्णी येथील पोचिराम कांबळे यांचे नाव अग्रक्रमाने घ्यावे लागते. बाबासाहेबांच्या नावासाठी शहीद होणारा हा भीमयोद्धा ४ ऑगस्ट १९७८ रोजी जय भीम... जय भीम... म्हणत शहीद झाला. नामांतरविरोधकांनी त्यांना अक्षरश: जिवंत पेटविले होते. शहीद झालेल्या पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा आंबेडकरी वारसा रक्तात भिनलेल्या चंदर पोचिराम कांबळे (पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा मोठा मुलगा) यांनीही नामांतर लढ्यात उडी घेतली. मात्र त्यांनाही आपला प्राण गमवावा लागला. English translation: [Humanism cultivator -revolutionary sun's (Ambedkar)] to name the university after his name many people shed their blood. Sons of Nanded offered themselves up in self-sacrifice. In the district Biloli (current Naigaon Taluka) Tembhurni, Pochiram kamble's name is highly important. He became martyr for Ambedkar's name on 4 August 1978 saying Jai Bhim ... Jai Bhim ... Anti-namantar protestors literally burned him alive. Martyr Pochiram Kamble's Ambedkar legacy got into the blood of Chandar Pochiram Kamble (Elder son of Pochiram Kamble) who jumped into the Namantar fight. However, he lost his life.

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[Vakil_pg88-19] Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 88. ISBN 8170240166.

[Vakil_pg81-20] Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 81. ISBN 8170240166.

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['डरकाळी'-22] "कोवळ्या भीमसैनिकाची 'डरकाळी' आजही स्मरणात". Sakal (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Sakal Group. 4 August 2013. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. 'नामांतर झालेच पाहिजे...' ही "डरकाळी' फोडत धावत आलेला कोवळा भीमसैनिक अविनाश डोंगरे दहा नंबर पुलाजवळ पोलिसांच्या गोळीने "शहीद' होतो... तो दिवस 4 ऑगस्ट 1978. English translation: Change the name ...' uttering in a loud deep voice and running, child Bhimsainik Avinash Dongre near 10 number bridge (Indora Bridge) was martyred by Police bullet. ... on August 4, 1978. Note: Bhimsainik is an affectionate title used for Ambedkar followers and means Soldiers of Bhim (Ambedkar).

[सूर्यांकुरांच्या_रक्ताचा_विसर-23] Jeevantare, Kewal (27 May 2013). "महापालिकेला नामांतर शहीद सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर". Sakal (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Sakal Group. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2013. Marathi: 4 ऑगस्ट 1978 रोजी पेटलेल्या आंदोलनात इंदोऱ्यासहित उपराजधीतील सर्वच वस्त्यांमध्ये आंबेडकरी निखाऱ्यांनीही पेट घेतला. याच दिवशी पुकारलेल्या नामांतराच्या एल्गारात "दहा नंबर' पुलाजवळ "डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर की जय' ही घोषणा देणारा चिमकुला अविनाश डोंगरे रस्त्यावर आला आणि त्याच्या दिशेने आलेल्या एका गोळीने त्याचे डोके छेदताच तो जमिनीवर कोसळला. अविनाशने अखेरचा श्‍वास घेतला. अविनाश डोंगरे याच्यासहित उपराजधानीतील दिलीप रामटेके, अब्दुल सत्तार, रोशन बोरकर, रतन मेंढे अशा पाच आंबेडकरी कार्यकर्त्यांनी दीक्षाभूमीची माती कपाळाला लावून नामांतर आंदोलनात जिवाची आहुती दिली. English: On 4 August 1978 the Andolan was burning at Indora and along with Indora all the Dalit habitations in sub-capital (Nagpur) were burning in the same fire. On the same day the Namantar voice was raised near '10 number Bridge' 'Victory of Ambedkar'(a slogan) was cried out by a child Avinash Dongre came onto the road and one bullet came in his direction, was struck in the head by a bullet; he fell to the ground. That was Avinash's last breath. Along with Avinash Dongre, in the sub-capital (several other) Ambedkar workers, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar, Ratan Mendhe (these five) sacrificed their lives on the soil of Deekhabhoomi during Namnatar Andolan.

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[Vakil_pg84-32] Vakil, A.K. (1985). Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India (1st ed.). New Delhi: Asish Pub. House. p. 84. ISBN 8170240166.

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[नागपुर_से_उठी_चिंगारी-35] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी, औरंगाबाद में बनी ज्वाला". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). DB Corp Ltd. 14 October 2011. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2013. 4 अगस्त 1978 को आंदोलन का आगाज हुआ। प्रा. कवाड़े के नेतृत्व में दीक्षाभूमि से जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय तक मोर्चा निकाला गया। आकाशवाणी चौक में बड़ी सभा हुई। उसमें बड़ी संख्या में छात्र शामिल हुए। सभा के बाद लोग उत्साहपूर्ण अपने घरों की ओर लौट रहे थे, तभी उत्तर नागपुर के 10 नंबर पुलिया चौक पर अचानक हिंसा भड़क उठी। कुछ असामाजिक तत्वों ने सरकारी बसों पर पत्थर फेंके। हिंसा पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी।..... तब नागपुर से औरंगाबाद लांग मार्च ले जाने की घोषणा की गई। दिल्ली, हरियाणा, बिहार, मध्यप्रदेश, आंध्रप्रदेश, कर्नाटक व तमिलनाडु से दलित आंदोलनों से जुड़े लोग यहां आने लगे।..... उसी वर्ष दीक्षाभूमि पर धम्मचक्र प्रवर्तन दिन समारोह से लांग मार्च की शुरुआत हुई। बौद्ध पंडित भदंत आनंद कौशल्यायन ने आशीर्वाद दिया।.....30 किमी प्रतिदिन पैदल चलते हुए इस मार्च ने 18 दिनों में 470 किमी का सफर तय किया।..... कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ रही थी।..... मराठवाड़ा विद्यापीठ के नामांतर के लिए किया गया लांग मार्च दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा मार्च था।..... लांग मार्च में गांव के गांव शामिल होने से संख्या बल काफी बढ़ने लगा था।..... 27 नवंबर कि बात है। आंदोलनकारी खड़कपूर्णा नदी तक पहुंच गए। दोपहर में ही आंदोलनकारियों को रोक लिया गया था। उन्हें वापस जाने के लिए कहा जा रहा था, लेकिन वे अपनी मांग पर अड़े थे। संयोग से उस दिन बारिश भी हो रही थी। हजारों की संख्या में लोग जमा हुए थे। पुल पर ही धरना पर बैठ गए। रात 12 बजे के बाद लाठीचार्ज शुरू हुआ। पुल के खाईनुमा छोरों को लांघकर आंदोलनकारी झुड़पी क्षेत्र में भागे। कइयों ने गहरी नींद में लाठी खायी।...... कवाडे समेत सैकाडो आंदोलनकारीयोको गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया।..... आंदोलन धीरे-धीरे अन्य प्रदेशों में भी नजर आने लगा। आगरा, दिल्ली, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद में मोर्चे निकाले गए। 16 वर्ष ताकत आंदोलन के समर्थन में सभाओं, मोर्चो का दौर चला। बार-बार गिरफ्तारियां हुईं। English translation: The movement was born August 4, 1978. Prof. Kawade led the March from Deekshabhoomi to the District Magistrate's office. There was a large gathering at the Akashaawani Chowk. That was attended by the large number of students. After gathering people were returning to their homes with enthusiasm, concurrently, when suddenly violence broke out from Number 10 Bridge. Some anti-social elements threw stones at government buses. To counter the violence, the police started firing. ... Then, the Nagpur to Aurangabad Long March was announced. People involved in the Dalit movement from Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu started coming here. ... On Deekshabhoomi (the same year) with celebrations of Dhammachakra Parivartan Din the Long March began. Blessed by the Buddhist monk Bhadant Anand Kaushlyayn. ... Covering 30 km every day on foot, this March in 18 days completed the journey of 470 km. ... It was bitterly cold. ... The March for the renaming of Marathwada University was the world's third largest Long March. ... Numerous villages joined the Long March, and the strength of the cause began to grow significantly. ... On 27 November, Protestors reached the Khadakpurna River. Protestors were detained in the afternoon. They were being asked to turn back, but they were adamant in their demands. Incidentally it was raining on that day. Thousands of people joined. On the bridge, sat on the picket. Lathicharge began after 12 am. Protestors ran into the bushes there. Many were lathi-charged while they slept. ... Thousands of Protestors were arrested along with Prof Kawade. ... The movement gradually spread to other states. There was the March in Agra, Delhi, Benaglore, Hydrabad. In support of the movement for 16 years there were gatherings, and the Marches continued. Again and again protestors were arrested.

[प्रा._कवाडे-36] "मराठवाडा नामांतर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता - प्रा. कवाडे". Loksatta (in Marathi). Nagpur. The Indian Express Ltd. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामांतराचा प्रश्न हा केवळ समता व न्यायाचा नव्हता तर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता. मानवतावाद व लोकशाहीच्या रक्षणासाठी हा लढा होता, असे प्रतिपादन लाँगमार्चचे प्रणेते, माजी खासदार जोगेंद्र कवाडे यांनी येथे केले. English translation: "Renaming Marathwada University was not only a question of equality and justice, but also a question of existence of democracy. This was a fight for the protection of democracy and humanity." was said by the Long March pioneer, former MP Jogendra Kawade here. Note: The Maharashtra legislature passed a resolution to rename it, so it was democratic decision.

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[BAMU-42] "History". Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, MS, India. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2013.

[विद्यापीठ_परिसर_सजला-43] "'नामविस्तार दिना'साठी विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Aurangabad. Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. 14 January 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2013. Marathi: विद्यापीठाचा नामविस्तार झाल्यानंतर १४ जानेवारी हा दिवस आंबेडकरी विचारधारेतील पक्ष, संघटना, परिवर्तनवादी संघटना मोठ्या प्रमाणावर साजरा करतात. विद्यापीठ प्रशासनाने मुख्य इमारत व गेटवर रोषणाई केली आहे. गेटवर येणाऱ्या मंडळीतील अनेकजण बौद्ध लेण्यावर जातात. नामविस्तार दिनाचा आनंद साजरा करण्यासाठी आंबेडकरी जनता मोठ्या प्रमाणावर येते. त्यामुळे येथे राजकीय सभा घेण्याची प्रथा पडली आहे. English: After University Namvistar, the day of 14 January is celebrated by (political) parties influenced by Ambedkar thinking, as well as organizations, indeed radical organizations celebrate this day on a large scale. The University administration puts up lighting decorations on the main building and gate. The majority of Gate visitors go to Buddhist caves. To celebrate Namvistar Din Ambedkar followers visit in large masses. That's why political parties arranging the gatherings (here) have become a tradition. Note: Aurangabad city is surrounded by the Aurangabad Caves, Ellora Caves and Ajanta Caves.

[फुलले_विद्यापीठाचे_प्रवेशद्वार-44] "आंबेडकरी अनुयायांनी फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार". Sakal (in Marathi). Aurangabad. The Sakal Group. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. महिला एकमेकींना नीळ लावून नामविस्तार दिनाच्या शुभेच्छा देत होत्या. English translation: Women were applying nil [indigo colour powder] to each other on Namantar Din to exchange greetings. Note: Generally women do apply such mark on each other's forehead.

[नामविस्तारदिन_उत्साहात-45] "जिल्ह्यात नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात". Sakal (in Marathi). Jalana. The Sakal Group. 15 January 2012. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013. जालना - जिल्ह्यात डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामविस्तार दिन शनिवारी उत्साहात साजरा करण्यात आला. बद्रीनारायण बारवाले महाविद्यालय, महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले समाजकार्य महाविद्यालय, नॅशनल कला व विज्ञान महाविद्यालय, एस. के. महाविद्यालय, राजकुंवर महाविद्यालय, डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर सोशल फोरम. English translation: In Jalna district Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 'Namvistar Din' on Saturday was celebrated enthusiastically. (The news gives the list of Institutes where it was celebrated and how it was celebrated) List of Institutes: Badrinarayan Barwale College, Mahatma Jyotiba Phoole Samajkarya College, National Arts and Science College, S.K. College, Rajkunvar College, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Forum.

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-'''Namantar Andolan''' (English: '''Name Change Movement''') was a [[Dalit]] and [[Navayana|Navayana Buddhist]] movement to change the name of Marathwada University, in [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]], India, to ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University''. It achieved a measure of success in 1994, when the compromise name of [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University]] was accepted. The movement was notable for the violence against [[Dalit|Dalits]] and [[Navayana]] Buddhists.
+'''Namantar Andolan''' (English: '''Name Change Movement''') was a [[Dalit]] and [[Navayana|Navayana Buddhist]] movement to change the name of Marathwada University, in [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Maharashtra]], India, to ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University''. It achieved a measure of success in 1994, when the compromise name of [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University]] was accepted. The movement was notable for the violence against [[Dalit]]s and [[Navayana]] Buddhists.
 ==Background==
-''Namantar'' means name change<ref name="Jaoul2008" /> and ''andolan'' means [[social movement]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chauhan |first=B. S. |year=2008 |title=Natural Resources (Forest, water and Minerals) |publisher=Firewall Media Publishers |page=31 |isbn=9788131803288}}</ref> The Namantar Andolan was a 16-year-long Dalit campaign to rename Marathwada University in recognition of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the [[jurist]], [[politician]] and [[Social reformers of India|social reformer]] who had proposed that [[untouchability]] should be made illegal.<ref name="RAO" /><ref name="Human Rights Osaka">{{cite journal|last=Benjamin|first=Joseph|title=B. R. Ambedkar: An Indefatigable Defender of Human Rights|journal=Focus|date=June 2009|volume=56|url=http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2009/06/b-r-ambedkar-an-indefatigable-defender-of-human-rights.html|accessdate=19 August 2013|publisher=Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka}}</ref><ref name="Human Rights Osaka 2">{{cite journal|last=Divakar|first=N. Paul|title=Untouchability and Violence against Dalits|journal=Focus|date=June 2007|volume=48|url=http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2007/06/untouchability-and-violence-against-dalits.html|accessdate=19 August 2013|publisher=Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka}}</ref><ref name="Working Paper Series">{{cite book|last=Jaffrelot|first=Christophe|title=Dr Ambedkar's Startergies Against Untouchability and the Caste System|year=2009|publisher=Working Paper Series|url=http://www.dalitstudies.org.in/wp/0904.pdf}}</ref>
+''Namantar'' means name change<ref name="Jaoul2008" /> and ''andolan'' means [[social movement]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chauhan |first=B. S. |year=2008 |title=Natural Resources (Forest, water and Minerals) |publisher=Firewall Media Publishers |page=31 |isbn=9788131803288}}</ref> The Namantar Andolan was a 16-year-long Dalit campaign to rename Marathwada University in recognition of [[B. R. Ambedkar]], the [[jurist]], [[politician]] and [[Social reformers of India|social reformer]] who had proposed that [[untouchability]] should be made illegal.<ref name="RAO" /><ref name="Human Rights Osaka">{{cite journal|last=Benjamin|first=Joseph|title=B. R. Ambedkar: An Indefatigable Defender of Human Rights|journal=Focus|date=June 2009|volume=56|url=http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2009/06/b-r-ambedkar-an-indefatigable-defender-of-human-rights.html|access-date=19 August 2013|publisher=Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka}}</ref><ref name="Human Rights Osaka 2">{{cite journal|last=Divakar|first=N. Paul|title=Untouchability and Violence against Dalits|journal=Focus|date=June 2007|volume=48|url=http://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2007/06/untouchability-and-violence-against-dalits.html|access-date=19 August 2013|publisher=Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center - Human Rights Osaka}}</ref><ref name="Working Paper Series">{{cite book|last=Jaffrelot|first=Christophe|title=Dr Ambedkar's Startergies Against Untouchability and the Caste System|year=2009|publisher=Working Paper Series|url=http://www.dalitstudies.org.in/wp/0904.pdf}}</ref>
-Non-Dalit student groups initially supported the demand to have the university renamed but did so less for reasons of dogma than for the pragmatic desire to bring the Dalit, mostly [[Mahar]] (now Buddhists), students into the general fold. Dalit students traditionally showed no interest in supporting such causes as lower fees and cheaper textbooks, but they constituted around 26 percent of the student population and anticipated ''quid pro quo''. A march involving Dalit and non-Dalit students was organised, with the intent of petitioning the council of the university for the change. The procession met with another, headed by [[Gangadhar Gade]], a [[Dalit Panther]] leader,{{efn|The Dalit Panthers were a group of writers and poets.<ref name=GUHA  />}} who launched a tirade of abuse at the non-Dalit contingent as he asserted the right of the Dalits to take all the credit for the change in name. This alienated the non-Dalit students and, according to Dipankar Gupta, "the division was caused not so much by Hindu caste prejudices and reticence to support the renaming of the University, but rather by the splittist and sectarian position taken by Gadhe," who might also be concerned that any alliance between Dalits and non-Dalits could affect the potency of the Panthers. Among left-wing organisations, only the [[Students' Federation of India]] and Yukrant continued to support the campaign.<ref name="Gupta" />
+Non-Dalit student groups initially supported the demand to have the university renamed but did so less for reasons of dogma than for the pragmatic desire to bring the Dalit, mostly [[Mahar]] (now Buddhists), students into the general fold. Dalit students traditionally showed no interest in supporting such causes as lower fees and cheaper textbooks, but they constituted around 26 percent of the student population and anticipated ''quid pro quo''. A march involving Dalit and non-Dalit students was organised, with the intent of petitioning the council of the university for the change. The procession met with another, headed by [[Gangadhar Gade]], a [[Dalit Panther]] leader, who launched a tirade of abuse at the non-Dalit contingent as he asserted the right of the Dalits to take all the credit for the change in name. This alienated the non-Dalit students and, according to Dipankar Gupta, "the division was caused not so much by Hindu caste prejudices and reticence to support the renaming of the University, but rather by the splittist and sectarian position taken by Gadhe", who might also be concerned that any alliance between Dalits and non-Dalits could affect the potency of the Panthers. Among left-wing organisations, only the [[Students' Federation of India]] and Yukrant continued to support the campaign.<ref name="Gupta" />
-In 1977, the chief minister of Maharashtra, [[Vasantdada Patil]], promised that the renaming would occur, and in July 1978, the [[Maharashtra Legislature (disambiguation)|Maharashtra Legislature]] approved it. Uttara Shastree notes that the campaign at this time reflected the desire of neo-Buddhists for an improved image and position in society, as a significant part of which they called on the symbolic ideas of Ambedkar, that had preceded his rise to prominence.<ref name="Shastree1996">{{cite book |last=Shastree |first=Uttara |year=1996 |title=Religious Converts in India: Socio-political Study of Neo-Buddhists |publisher=Mittal Publications |pages=100–101 |isbn=9788170996293 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yYInC70BSEgC&pg=PA100}}</ref> The University Executive Body passed a resolution to rename the university and this series of decisions was the catalyst for rioting, which began on 27 July 1978 and lasted several weeks.<ref name="Holocaust by Damle">{{cite journal|last=Damle|first=Y. B.|title=Holocaust in Marathwad: 1978|journal=ICSSR Research Abstracts Quarterly|date=January–June 1994|volume=XXIII|url=http://www.unipune.ac.in/snc/cssh/HistorySociology/A%20DOCUMENTS%20ON%20HISTORY%20OF%20SOCIOLOGY%20IN%20INDIA/A%206%20Primary%20sources/C)%20Published%20and%20Unpublished%20Papers%20of%20Y.B.Damle/1)%20Published%20Papers/A%206%20C%201%2018.pdf|accessdate=11 August 2013|publisher=Indian Council of Social Science and Research}}</ref>
+In 1977, the chief minister of Maharashtra, [[Vasantdada Patil]], promised that the renaming would occur, and in July 1978, the [[Maharashtra Legislature]] approved it. Uttara Shastree notes that the campaign at this time reflected the desire of neo-Buddhists for an improved image and position in society, as a significant part of which they called on the symbolic ideas of Ambedkar, that had preceded his rise to prominence.<ref name="Shastree1996">{{cite book |last=Shastree |first=Uttara |year=1996 |title=Religious Converts in India: Socio-political Study of Neo-Buddhists |publisher=Mittal Publications |pages=100–101 |isbn=9788170996293 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yYInC70BSEgC&pg=PA100}}</ref> The University Executive Body passed a resolution to rename the university and this series of decisions was the catalyst for rioting, which began on 27 July 1978 and lasted several weeks.<ref name="Holocaust by Damle">{{cite journal|last=Damle|first=Y. B.|title=Holocaust in Marathwad: 1978|journal=ICSSR Research Abstracts Quarterly|date=January–June 1994|volume=XXIII|url=http://www.unipune.ac.in/snc/cssh/HistorySociology/A%20DOCUMENTS%20ON%20HISTORY%20OF%20SOCIOLOGY%20IN%20INDIA/A%206%20Primary%20sources/C)%20Published%20and%20Unpublished%20Papers%20of%20Y.B.Damle/1)%20Published%20Papers/A%206%20C%201%2018.pdf|access-date=11 August 2013|publisher=Indian Council of Social Science and Research}}</ref>
 Commentators such as [[Gail Omvedt]] believe that the violence was a caste war based on hatred; whilst others, such as Gupta, believe that the causes were more varied. Both Omvedt and Gupta noted that the violence was aimed at the Mahars (now Buddhists) and did not extend to other Dalit groups, while Gupta also notes that it was concentrated in the three districts of Marathwada&nbsp;— [[Aurangabad district, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Nanded district|Nanded]] and [[Parbhani district|Parbhani]]&nbsp;— where Dalit registrations in schools and colleges were particularly high, and economic competition was the most fierce. In particular, the centres of the unrest were urban areas, where the impact of Mahar aspirations would most deeply affect the employment, social, and economic roles which Hindu castes considered to be their preserve. Troubles were largely absent from the other two districts, [[Beed district|Beed]] and [[Osmanabad district|Osmanabad]], and the spill of problems into rural areas generally was patchy.{{efn|In some rural villages, caste Hindus assisted in defending their Mahar neighbours against trouble-makers; in other instances where trouble arose, it might be on a selective basis, with some particularly aspirational Mahars being targeted but the remainder being tolerated.<ref name="Gupta" />}} These issues of geographic and [[demographic targeting]], according to Gupta, indicate that the real causes of the violence were more subtle than war between caste Hindu and Dalit. There were also instances of violent acts taking place under the pretext of the riots elsewhere but in fact to settle very local and personal scores unrelated to the broader causes.<ref name="Gupta" /> In contradiction to these views, Y. C. Damle maintains that the violence "specially affected the Scheduled Caste people in the villages although the agitation for renaming the Marathwada University after Dr. Ambedkar was spearheaded by [[Dalit Panthers]] and such leaders mainly in urban centres. In giving a call for agitation, hardly any effort was made to protect the villages or villagers."<ref name="Holocaust by Damle" />
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 ==Attacks==
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-Riots affected 1,200 villages in [[Marathwada]], impacting on 25,000 [[Marathi Buddhists|Marathi Buddhist]] Dalits and causing thousands of them to seek safety in jungles. The terrorised Dalits did not return to their villages, despite of starvation. This violence was allegedly organised by members of the [[Maratha]] community and took many forms, including killings, molestation, rape of Dalit women, burning of houses and huts, pillaging of Dalit colonies, forcing Dalits out of villages, polluting drinking water wells, destruction of cattle, and refusal to employ. This continued for 67 days. According to the ''Yukrant'' leader, attacks on Dalit were collective and pre-planned.<ref name="Samiti" /> In many villages, Dalit colonies were burned. The burning houses in Marathwada region affected 900 Dalit households.<ref name="Mendelsohn">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FGbp9MjhvKAC&pg=PA73 |title=The Untouchables: Subordination, Poverty and the State in Modern India |first1=Oliver |last1=Mendelsohn |first2=Marika |last2=Vicziany |publisher=Cambridge University Press |pages=73–75, 91 |year=1998 |accessdate=10 May 2013 |isbn=9780521556712}}</ref> Upper caste rioters demolished essential household items that the Dalit possessed. They even burned the fodder stocks owned by Dalits.<ref name="Guru">{{cite journal |title= Understanding Violence against Dalits in Marathwada |first=Gopal |last=Guru |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=29 |issue=9 |date=26 February 1994 |pages=469–472 |jstor=4400849}} {{subscription required}}</ref> The bridges and culverts were intentionally broken or damaged to paralyse the military and police aid in villages during the time of the attacks.<ref name="Holocaust by Damle" /> Upper caste mobs attacked government property including government hospitals, railway stations, [[gram panchayat]] offices, state transport buses, [[District Councils of India|District Council-operated]] school buildings, the telephone system and the government go downs.<ref name="Guru"/> {{Indian Rupee|link=Indian rupee}}30 crore worth property was damaged.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /> The Marathwada region was under siege of violence for over two years.<ref name="google1"/> The Dalits were wrecked economically and psychologically.<ref name="Asish Pub">{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|location=New Delhi|isbn=8170240166|page=82|edition=1st}}</ref> Many Dalit protesters were physically injured and nineteen died including five protesters who lost their lives during the police repression.<ref name="Jaoul2008">{{cite journal |first=Nicolas |last=Jaoul |url=http://samaj.revues.org/1892 |title=The 'Righteous Anger' of the Powerless: Investigating Dalit Outrage over Caste Violence |journal=South Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal |year=2008 |issue=2 |accessdate=10 May 2013}}</ref>
+Riots affected 1,200 villages in [[Marathwada]], impacting on 25,000 [[Marathi Buddhists|Marathi Buddhist]] and Hindu Dalits and causing thousands of them to seek safety in jungles. The terrorised Dalits did not return to their villages, despite starvation. This violence was allegedly organised by members of the [[Maratha]] community and took many forms, including killings, burning of houses and huts, pillaging of Dalit colonies, forcing Dalits out of villages, polluting drinking water wells, destruction of cattle, and refusal to employ. This continued for 67 days. According to the ''Yukrant'' leader, attacks on Dalit were collective and pre-planned.<ref name="Samiti" /> In many villages, Dalit colonies were burned. The burning houses in Marathwada region affected 900 Dalit households.<ref name="Mendelsohn">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FGbp9MjhvKAC&pg=PA73 |title=The Untouchables: Subordination, Poverty and the State in Modern India |first1=Oliver |last1=Mendelsohn |first2=Marika |last2=Vicziany |publisher=Cambridge University Press |pages=73–75, 91 |year=1998 |access-date=10 May 2013 |isbn=9780521556712}}</ref> Upper caste rioters demolished essential household items that the Dalit possessed. They even burned the fodder stocks owned by Dalits.<ref name="Guru">{{cite journal |title= Understanding Violence against Dalits in Marathwada |first=Gopal |last=Guru |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=29 |issue=9 |date=26 February 1994 |pages=469–472 |jstor=4400849}} {{subscription required}}</ref> The bridges and culverts were intentionally broken or damaged to paralyse the military and police aid in villages during the time of the attacks.<ref name="Holocaust by Damle" /> Upper caste mobs attacked government property including government hospitals, railway stations, [[gram panchayat]] offices, state transport buses, [[District Councils of India|District Council-operated]] school buildings, the telephone system and the government go downs.<ref name="Guru"/> {{Indian Rupee|link=Indian rupee}}30 crore worth property was damaged.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /> The Marathwada region was under siege of violence for over two years.<ref name="google1"/> The Dalits were wrecked economically and psychologically.<ref name="Asish Pub">{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|location=New Delhi|isbn=8170240166|page=82|edition=1st}}</ref> Many Dalit protesters were physically injured and nineteen died including five protesters who lost their lives during the police repression.<ref name="Jaoul2008">{{cite journal |first=Nicolas |last=Jaoul |url=http://samaj.revues.org/1892 |title=The 'Righteous Anger' of the Powerless: Investigating Dalit Outrage over Caste Violence |journal=South Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal |year=2008 |issue=2 |doi=10.4000/samaj.1892 |access-date=10 May 2013|doi-access=free }}</ref>
 Much of the violence occurred in [[Nanded district]]. Examples include:<ref name="Samiti">{{cite journal |title=The Marathwada Riots: A Report |author=Atyachar Virodh Samiti |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=14 |issue=19 |date=12 May 1979 |pages=845–852 |jstor=4367590}} {{subscription required}}</ref>
 *[[Sonkhed|Sonkhed village]]: The mob burned a Dalit residential area. Two women were raped and three children were killed.
 *Sugaon village: Janardhan Mavde was killed.
-*Bolsa and Izzatgaon villages: women were raped and tortured (one woman had her breast cut off).<ref name="RAO" /><ref name="google1">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7CNgU3OcyL4C&pg=PA165 |title=Muslims, Dalits, and the Fabrications of History |editor1-first=Shail |editor1-last=Mayaram |editor2-first=M. S. S. |editor2-last=Pandian |editor3-first=Ajay |editor3-last=Skaria |publisher=Permanent Black and Ravi Dayal Publisher |year=2005 |pages=165–169 |isbn=9788178241159 |accessdate=10 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="Omvedt1993" />
+*Bolsa and Izzatgaon villages: women were raped and tortured (one woman had her breast cut off).<ref name="RAO" /><ref name="google1">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7CNgU3OcyL4C&pg=PA165 |title=Muslims, Dalits, and the Fabrications of History |editor1-first=Shail |editor1-last=Mayaram |editor2-first=M. S. S. |editor2-last=Pandian |editor3-first=Ajay |editor3-last=Skaria |publisher=Permanent Black and Ravi Dayal Publisher |year=2005 |pages=165–169 |isbn=9788178241159 |access-date=10 May 2013}}</ref><ref name="Omvedt1993" />
-*The elder son of the martyr Pochiram Kamble, Chandar Kamble, lost his life during the Andolan.<ref name="टाहो वीरपत्नीचा">{{cite news|title=टाहो वीरपत्नीचा|url=http://www.dainikekmat.com/detailnews?id=83417&cat=Sampadakiya&start=16|accessdate=13 August 2013|newspaper=[[Ekmat]]|date=30 July 2013|language=Marathi|quote=मानवतावादाची पेरणी करणा-या क्रांतिसूर्याचे नाव विद्यापीठास देण्यात यावे यासाठी उभारलेल्या नामांतर लढ्यात अनेकांनी रक्त सांडले. नांदेडच्या भूमिपुत्रांनी आत्मबलिदान दिले. यात तत्कालीन बिलोली तालुक्यातील (आताचा नायगाव तालुका) टेंभुर्णी येथील पोचिराम कांबळे यांचे नाव अग्रक्रमाने घ्यावे लागते. बाबासाहेबांच्या नावासाठी शहीद होणारा हा भीमयोद्धा ४ ऑगस्ट १९७८ रोजी जय भीम... जय भीम... म्हणत शहीद झाला. नामांतरविरोधकांनी त्यांना अक्षरश: जिवंत पेटविले होते. शहीद झालेल्या पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा आंबेडकरी वारसा रक्तात भिनलेल्या चंदर पोचिराम कांबळे (पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा मोठा मुलगा) यांनीही नामांतर लढ्यात उडी घेतली. मात्र त्यांनाही आपला प्राण गमवावा लागला.'''English translation''': [Humanism cultivator -revolutionary sun's (Ambedkar)] to name the university after his name many people shed their blood. Sons of Nanded offered themselves up in self-sacrifice. In the district Biloli (Current Naigaon Taluka) Tembhurni, Pochiram kamble's name is highly important. He became martyr for Ambedkar's name on 4 August 1978 saying [[Jai Bhim]]...Jai Bhim... Anti-namantar protestors literally burned him alive. Martyr Pochiram Kamble's Ambedkar legacy got into the blood of Chandar Pochiram Kamble (Elder son of Pochiram Kamble) who jumped into the Namantar fight. However, he lost his life.}}</ref>
+*The elder son of the martyr Pochiram Kamble, Chandar Kamble, lost his life during the Andolan.<ref name="टाहो वीरपत्नीचा">{{cite news|title=टाहो वीरपत्नीचा|url=http://www.dainikekmat.com/detailnews?id=83417&cat=Sampadakiya&start=16|access-date=13 August 2013|newspaper=Ekmat|date=30 July 2013|language=mr|quote=मानवतावादाची पेरणी करणा-या क्रांतिसूर्याचे नाव विद्यापीठास देण्यात यावे यासाठी उभारलेल्या नामांतर लढ्यात अनेकांनी रक्त सांडले. नांदेडच्या भूमिपुत्रांनी आत्मबलिदान दिले. यात तत्कालीन बिलोली तालुक्यातील (आताचा नायगाव तालुका) टेंभुर्णी येथील पोचिराम कांबळे यांचे नाव अग्रक्रमाने घ्यावे लागते. बाबासाहेबांच्या नावासाठी शहीद होणारा हा भीमयोद्धा ४ ऑगस्ट १९७८ रोजी जय भीम... जय भीम... म्हणत शहीद झाला. नामांतरविरोधकांनी त्यांना अक्षरश: जिवंत पेटविले होते. शहीद झालेल्या पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा आंबेडकरी वारसा रक्तात भिनलेल्या चंदर पोचिराम कांबळे (पोचिराम कांबळे यांचा मोठा मुलगा) यांनीही नामांतर लढ्यात उडी घेतली. मात्र त्यांनाही आपला प्राण गमवावा लागला. '''English translation''': [Humanism cultivator -revolutionary sun's (Ambedkar)] to name the university after his name many people shed their blood. Sons of Nanded offered themselves up in self-sacrifice. In the district Biloli (current Naigaon Taluka) Tembhurni, Pochiram kamble's name is highly important. He became martyr for Ambedkar's name on 4 August 1978 saying [[Jai Bhim]]&nbsp;... Jai Bhim&nbsp;... Anti-namantar protestors literally burned him alive. Martyr Pochiram Kamble's Ambedkar legacy got into the blood of Chandar Pochiram Kamble (Elder son of Pochiram Kamble) who jumped into the Namantar fight. However, he lost his life.}}</ref>
 *Koklegaon: A Dalit teacher, local social activist, was tortured with his wife. Dalit habitations were set on fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/14528/11/11_chapter%205.pdf|title=Dalit Panthers: Annihilating Caste; Class Enemies|website=Shodh ganga}}</ref><ref name="Vakil pg88">{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|location=New Delhi|isbn=8170240166|page=88|edition=1st}}</ref>
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 * Vihit village: The statue of Ambedkar was damaged.
-Examples of violence in [[Nagpur]] included:<ref name="'डरकाळी'">{{cite news|title=कोवळ्या भीमसैनिकाची 'डरकाळी' आजही स्मरणात|url=http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130804/5267575766072067665.htm|accessdate=13 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=4 August 2013|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Nagpur|language=Marathi|quote="नामांतर झालेच पाहिजे...' ही "डरकाळी' फोडत धावत आलेला कोवळा भीमसैनिक अविनाश डोंगरे दहा नंबर पुलाजवळ पोलिसांच्या गोळीने "शहीद' होतो... तो दिवस 4 ऑगस्ट 1978.'''English translation''':Change the name…' uttering in a loud deep voice and running, child ''Bhimsainik'' Avinash Dongre near 10 number bridge (Indora Bridge) was martyred by Police bullet.... on August 4, 1978. Note: ''Bhimsainik'' is an affectionate title used for Ambedkar followers and means Soldiers of Bhim (Ambedkar).|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130813095900/http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130804/5267575766072067665.htm|archivedate=13 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर">{{cite news|url=http://w.dainikaikya.com/esakal/20130527/5278049508203899516.htm|title=महापालिकेला नामांतर शहीद सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर|last=Jeevantare|first=Kewal|date=27 May 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|accessdate=13 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130806112730/http://w.dainikaikya.com/esakal/20130527/5278049508203899516.htm|archive-date=6 August 2013|url-status=dead|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Nagpur|language=Marathi|quote={{lang-mr|4 ऑगस्ट 1978 रोजी पेटलेल्या आंदोलनात इंदोऱ्यासहित उपराजधीतील सर्वच वस्त्यांमध्ये आंबेडकरी निखाऱ्यांनीही पेट घेतला. याच दिवशी पुकारलेल्या नामांतराच्या एल्गारात "दहा नंबर' पुलाजवळ "डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर की जय' ही घोषणा देणारा चिमकुला अविनाश डोंगरे रस्त्यावर आला आणि त्याच्या दिशेने आलेल्या एका गोळीने त्याचे डोके छेदताच तो जमिनीवर कोसळला. अविनाशने अखेरचा श्‍वास घेतला. अविनाश डोंगरे याच्यासहित उपराजधानीतील दिलीप रामटेके, अब्दुल सत्तार, रोशन बोरकर, रतन मेंढे अशा पाच आंबेडकरी कार्यकर्त्यांनी दीक्षाभूमीची माती कपाळाला लावून नामांतर आंदोलनात जिवाची आहुती दिली.}} {{lang-en|On August 4, 1978 the Andolan was burning at Indora and along with Indora all the Dalit habitations in sub-capital (Nagpur) were burning in the same fire. On the same day the Namantar voice was raised near '10 number Bridge' 'Victory of Ambedkar'(a slogan) was cried out by a child Avinash Dongre came onto the road and one bullet came in his direction, was struck in the head by a bullet; he fell to the ground. That was Avinash's last breath. Along with Avinash Dongre, in the sub-capital (several other) Ambedkar workers, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar, Ratan Mendhe (these five) sacrificed their lives on the soil of Deekhabhoomi during Namnatar Andolan.}}|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+Examples of violence in [[Nagpur]] included:<ref name="'डरकाळी'">{{cite news|title=कोवळ्या भीमसैनिकाची 'डरकाळी' आजही स्मरणात|url=http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130804/5267575766072067665.htm|access-date=13 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=4 August 2013|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Nagpur|language=mr|quote='नामांतर झालेच पाहिजे...' ही "डरकाळी' फोडत धावत आलेला कोवळा भीमसैनिक अविनाश डोंगरे दहा नंबर पुलाजवळ पोलिसांच्या गोळीने "शहीद' होतो... तो दिवस 4 ऑगस्ट 1978. '''English translation''': Change the name&nbsp;...' uttering in a loud deep voice and running, child ''Bhimsainik'' Avinash Dongre near 10 number bridge (Indora Bridge) was martyred by Police bullet.&nbsp;... on August 4, 1978. Note: ''Bhimsainik'' is an affectionate title used for Ambedkar followers and means Soldiers of Bhim (Ambedkar).|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130813095900/http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130804/5267575766072067665.htm|archive-date=13 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर">{{cite news|url=http://w.dainikaikya.com/esakal/20130527/5278049508203899516.htm|title=महापालिकेला नामांतर शहीद सूर्यांकुरांच्या रक्ताचा विसर|last=Jeevantare|first=Kewal|date=27 May 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|access-date=13 August 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130806112730/http://w.dainikaikya.com/esakal/20130527/5278049508203899516.htm|archive-date=6 August 2013|url-status=dead|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Nagpur|language=mr|quote={{langx|mr|4 ऑगस्ट 1978 रोजी पेटलेल्या आंदोलनात इंदोऱ्यासहित उपराजधीतील सर्वच वस्त्यांमध्ये आंबेडकरी निखाऱ्यांनीही पेट घेतला. याच दिवशी पुकारलेल्या नामांतराच्या एल्गारात "दहा नंबर' पुलाजवळ "डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर की जय' ही घोषणा देणारा चिमकुला अविनाश डोंगरे रस्त्यावर आला आणि त्याच्या दिशेने आलेल्या एका गोळीने त्याचे डोके छेदताच तो जमिनीवर कोसळला. अविनाशने अखेरचा श्‍वास घेतला. अविनाश डोंगरे याच्यासहित उपराजधानीतील दिलीप रामटेके, अब्दुल सत्तार, रोशन बोरकर, रतन मेंढे अशा पाच आंबेडकरी कार्यकर्त्यांनी दीक्षाभूमीची माती कपाळाला लावून नामांतर आंदोलनात जिवाची आहुती दिली.}} {{langx|en|On 4 August 1978 the Andolan was burning at Indora and along with Indora all the Dalit habitations in sub-capital (Nagpur) were burning in the same fire. On the same day the Namantar voice was raised near '10 number Bridge' 'Victory of Ambedkar'(a slogan) was cried out by a child Avinash Dongre came onto the road and one bullet came in his direction, was struck in the head by a bullet; he fell to the ground. That was Avinash's last breath. Along with Avinash Dongre, in the sub-capital (several other) Ambedkar workers, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar, Ratan Mendhe (these five) sacrificed their lives on the soil of Deekhabhoomi during Namnatar Andolan.}}}}</ref>
 *The police shot Avinash Dongre, a child, in his head when he was chanting the slogan ''Change the name'' at Indora Bridge 10.
 *Along with Dongre, Dilip Ramteke, Abdul Sattar, Roshan Borkar and Ratan Mendhe sacrificed their lives in Namantar struggle at Nagpur.
-In Jalgot Village, Fauzdar Bhurevar was beaten and then burned alive by a mob at a police outpost.<ref name=RAO>{{cite book|last=Rao|first=Anupama|title=The caste question : Dalits and the politics of modern India|year=2009|publisher=University of California Press|location=Berkeley, CA|isbn=978-0520257610|pages=209–213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tDRiJ3HZVPQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=%22The+caste+question+%5Belectronic+resource%5D:+Dalits+and+the+politics+of+modern+India%22#v=snippet&q=Marathwada|accessdate=20 June 2013|chapter=New Direction in Dalit Politics}}</ref> Violence was reported in [[Pune]].<ref name="google1"/> Demonstrators in [[Mumbai]] teargassed.<ref name="Samiti"/> Statues of Ambedkar and [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] through the region were also damaged or destroyed.<ref name="Guru" />
+In Jalgot Village, Fauzdar Bhurevar was beaten and then burned alive by a mob at a police outpost.<ref name=RAO>{{cite book|last=Rao|first=Anupama|title=The caste question : Dalits and the politics of modern India|year=2009|publisher=University of California Press|location=Berkeley, CA|isbn=978-0520257610|pages=209–213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tDRiJ3HZVPQC&q=Marathwada|access-date=20 June 2013|chapter=New Direction in Dalit Politics}}</ref> Violence was reported in [[Pune]].<ref name="google1"/> Demonstrators in [[Mumbai]] teargassed.<ref name="Samiti"/> Statues of Ambedkar and [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] through the region were also damaged or destroyed.<ref name="Guru" />
 ==Role of media, political parties and bureaucrats==
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 ===Media===
-The regional press played a biased role during the violence.<ref name=Vakil4 /> The Marathi Newspaper, ''Prajawani'' and ''Godatir Samachar'', opposed the Namantar "by giving wide publicity to the riots in the cities and suppressing news in the rural areas." According to ''Aurangabad daily'', ''Marathwada'' the Namantar was a cultural violation for Marathwada existence.<ref name="Samiti"/> The press did not publish about rural violence news.<ref name=Vakil4>{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C&pg=PA85&lpg=PA85&dq=%22role+of+the+press+in+marathwada+riots%22#q=%22role%20of%20the%20press%20in%20marathwada%20riots%22|location=New Delhi|isbn=8170240166|pages=85–86|edition=1st|accessdate=19 August 2013}}</ref> They did not report the declarations by the [[Republican Party of India]] and Dalit Panther.<ref name="Samiti"/> The front page of a famous Marathi newspaper published a notice for upper caste Hindus to support the agitation.<ref name="Abraham" /> Similarly, people were urged through letters, flyers, and hand-outs to join the agitation.<ref name="Abraham" /> The Parliamentary Committee advised to reinforce the police intelligence with radio communication, telephones, and motor vehicles in [[Tehsil|taluka]]s. But the media intensified on allegations that the [[Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989|PCR Act]] was being misused.<ref name=RAO /> [[Bhalchandra Nemade]] commented "All Marathi newspapers are communal and they thrive on the so-called '[[freedom of press]]' to serve their own aims."<ref name=Vakil4 /> The chief minister of Maharashtra admitted the one-sided role of the press.<ref name="Samiti" />
+The regional press played a biased role during the violence.<ref name=Vakil4 /> The Marathi Newspaper, ''Prajawani'' and ''Godatir Samachar'', opposed the Namantar "by giving wide publicity to the riots in the cities and suppressing news in the rural areas." According to ''Aurangabad daily'', ''Marathwada'' the Namantar was a cultural violation for Marathwada existence.<ref name="Samiti"/> The press did not publish about rural violence news.<ref name=Vakil4>{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C&q=%22role+of+the+press+in+marathwada+riots%22&pg=PA85|location=New Delhi|isbn=8170240166|pages=85–86|edition=1st|access-date=19 August 2013}}</ref> They did not report the declarations by the [[Republican Party of India]] and Dalit Panther.<ref name="Samiti"/> The front page of a famous Marathi newspaper published a notice for upper caste Hindus to support the agitation.<ref name="Abraham" /> Similarly, people were urged through letters, flyers, and hand-outs to join the agitation.<ref name="Abraham" /> The Parliamentary Committee advised to reinforce the police intelligence with radio communication, telephones, and motor vehicles in [[Tehsil|taluka]]s. But the media intensified on allegations that the [[Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989|PCR Act]] was being misused.<ref name=RAO /> [[Bhalchandra Nemade]] commented "All Marathi newspapers are communal and they thrive on the so-called '[[freedom of press]]' to serve their own aims."<ref name=Vakil4 /> The chief minister of Maharashtra admitted the one-sided role of the press.<ref name="Samiti" />
 ===Political parties===
-[[Shiv Sena]], the [[Hindutva]] political party, initially declared itself opposed to the Namantar.<ref name=SONAWANE>{{cite news|last=Sonawane|first=Rakshit|title=Seat gone, Atahwale now plans to revive former militant outfit|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/seat-gone-athawale-now-plans-to-revive-former-militant-outfit/375320/|accessdate=22 June 2013|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Shiv Sena: A Tiger with Many Faces? |first=Suhas |last=Palshikar |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=39 |issue=14/15 |date=3–16 April 2004 |pages=1497–1507 |jstor=4414867}} {{subscription required}}</ref> During the agitation, the supporters of [[Bal Thackeray]] burnt homes of the Dalits.<ref name=PUNWANI>{{cite news|last=Punwani|first=Jyoti|title=Memorial to a dysfunctional state|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/memorial-to-a-dysfunctional-state/article4222627.ece|accessdate=22 June 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 December 2012}}</ref> People were physically harmed, including by attacks with swords. Interviewers explained that the attackers were from the Maratha community, who also burned Dalit properties in Nanded district. Supporters of the [[Peasants and Workers Party of India]] (PWP) and [[Indian National Congress]] were involved in these burnings. In the same area, there were allegations of two women raped and three children killed, but no legal action instigated. <ref name="Vakil">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C |title=Reservation Policy and Scheduled Castes in India |first=A. K. |last=Vakil |publisher=S. B. Nangia for Ashish Publishing House |pages=77–88 |year=1985 |accessdate=10 May 2013 |isbn=9788170240167}}</ref> According to Gopal Guru:
+[[Shiv Sena]], the [[Hindutva]] political party, initially declared itself opposed to the Namantar.<ref name=SONAWANE>{{cite news|last=Sonawane|first=Rakshit|title=Seat gone, Atahwale now plans to revive former militant outfit|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/seat-gone-athawale-now-plans-to-revive-former-militant-outfit/375320/|access-date=22 June 2013|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Shiv Sena: A Tiger with Many Faces? |first=Suhas |last=Palshikar |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=39 |issue=14/15 |date=3–16 April 2004 |pages=1497–1507 |jstor=4414867}} {{subscription required}}</ref> During the agitation, the supporters of [[Bal Thackeray]] burnt homes of the Dalits.<ref name=PUNWANI>{{cite news|last=Punwani|first=Jyoti|title=Memorial to a dysfunctional state|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/memorial-to-a-dysfunctional-state/article4222627.ece|access-date=22 June 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 December 2012}}</ref> People were physically harmed, including by attacks with swords. Interviewers explained that the attackers were from the Maratha community, who also burned Dalit properties in Nanded district. Supporters of the [[Peasants and Workers Party of India]] (PWP) and [[Indian National Congress]] were involved in these burnings. In the same area, there were allegations of two women raped and three children killed, but no legal action instigated.<ref name="Vakil">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C |title=Reservation Policy and Scheduled Castes in India |first=A. K. |last=Vakil |publisher=S. B. Nangia for Ashish Publishing House |pages=77–88 |year=1985 |access-date=10 May 2013 |isbn=9788170240167}}</ref> According to Gopal Guru:
-{{quote|"PWP and Shiv Sena aggravated the tension in Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, and Osmanbad. Congress did not show any inclination to defuse the tension and whatever efforts were made particularly by the Congress leaders from Beed and Osmanabad districts were insufficient or localised. On the other hand, Congress leaders particularly from Latur, Aurangabad, Jalna and to some extent Beed districts identified with the Dalit cause and worked for the Dalit harmony in these districts to maintain political impression."<ref name="Guru"/>|sign=|source=}}
+{{blockquote|PWP and Shiv Sena aggravated the tension in Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, and Osmanbad. Congress did not show any inclination to defuse the tension and whatever efforts were made particularly by the Congress leaders from Beed and Osmanabad districts were insufficient or localised. On the other hand, Congress leaders particularly from Latur, Aurangabad, Jalna and to some extent Beed districts identified with the Dalit cause and worked for the Dalit harmony in these districts to maintain political impression.<ref name="Guru"/>|sign=|source=}}
 But later in 2011, [[Bal Thackeray]] cleared that he never opposed the Namantar. He said in an interview that:
-{{quote|"Let me make it clear once again. I never opposed the renaming of the university. I had suggested that the name Marathwada University be retained, and Ambedkar's name is added to it. RPI leader R. S. Gavai came to my residence and I suggested that Ambedkar's name is added to the existing name of the university. He liked the idea and phoned Sharad Pawar (the then chief minister) who also gave his approval. My stance was that while renaming the varsity, the pride of Marathwada region should remain intact.<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-i-never-opposed-giving-ambedkar-s-name-to-marathwada-university-bal-thackeray-1544871</ref>|sign=|source=}}
+{{blockquote|Let me make it clear once again. I never opposed the renaming of the university. I had suggested that the name Marathwada University be retained, and Ambedkar's name is added to it. RPI leader R. S. Gavai came to my residence and I suggested that Ambedkar's name is added to the existing name of the university. He liked the idea and phoned Sharad Pawar (the then chief minister) who also gave his approval. My stance was that while renaming the varsity, the pride of Marathwada region should remain intact.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-i-never-opposed-giving-ambedkar-s-name-to-marathwada-university-bal-thackeray-1544871|title=I never opposed giving Ambedkar's name to Marathwada University: Bal Thackeray|date=18 May 2011}}</ref>|sign=|source=}}
 ===Bureaucrats===
-Many Dalits were harassed by the police as they continued to campaign for the change. The police allegedly reacted by adopting tactics such as delay and suppression of evidence.<ref name="Samiti" /><ref name="Abraham">{{cite journal |title=Importance of Renaming Marathwada University |first=Amrita |last=Abraham |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=14 |issue=29 |date=21 July 1979 |pages=1190–1191 |jstor=4367800}} {{subscription required}}</ref> In a few villages, Hindu police patils and [[Sarpanch|sarpanchs]] of all riot-affected villages teamed up with rich Hindu caste landowners to attack Dalit's poor peasants and agricultural labourers.<ref name="Samiti"/> The police joined the mob in a violent way.<ref name=Vakil50>{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|location=New Delhi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C&pg=PA88&dq=%22the+police+did+not+record+the+complaint%22+%22vakil%22#q=%22the%20police%20did%20not%20record%20the%20complaint%22%20%22vakil%22|isbn=8170240166|page=88|edition=1st|accessdate=20 August 2013}}</ref> The [[District Collector]] of Nanded was from Dalit community, and was powerless when his assistant officers refused his commands.<ref name="Vakil" /> In Akola Village, the police intentionally refused to lodge complains during violence against upper caste Hindus.<ref name="Vakil" /> In Nanded City, the [[curfew]] was enforced during agitation. The sons of the resident Deputy Collector, Home Inspector and Circle Inspector took part in the riot. During restriction timings, the Dalit [[Home Guard (India)|homeguards]] interrupted them. A complaint was registered contrary to the homeguards.<ref name="Samiti" /> The complaints lodged by the Dalits were taken cold-bloodedly by the police.<ref name=Vakil50 /> A [[Joint parliamentary committee|Parliamentary Committee]] concluded that the police were "mere spectators to the incidents" during the atrocities.<ref name="Abraham" />
+Many Dalits were harassed by the police as they continued to campaign for the change. The police allegedly reacted by adopting tactics such as delay and suppression of evidence.<ref name="Samiti" /><ref name="Abraham">{{cite journal |title=Importance of Renaming Marathwada University |first=Amrita |last=Abraham |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=14 |issue=29 |date=21 July 1979 |pages=1190–1191 |jstor=4367800}} {{subscription required}}</ref> In a few villages, Hindu police [[Patil (title)|patil]]s and [[sarpanch]]s of all riot-affected villages teamed up with rich Hindu caste landowners to attack Dalit's poor peasants and agricultural labourers.<ref name="Samiti"/> The police joined the mob in a violent way.<ref name=Vakil50>{{cite book|last=Vakil|first=A.K.|title=Reservation policy and scheduled castes in India|year=1985|publisher=Asish Pub. House|location=New Delhi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6DCegd2xxF8C&q=%22the+police+did+not+record+the+complaint%22+%22vakil%22&pg=PA88|isbn=8170240166|page=88|edition=1st|access-date=20 August 2013}}</ref> The [[District Collector]] of Nanded was from Dalit community, and was powerless when his assistant officers refused his commands.<ref name="Vakil" /> In Akola Village, the police intentionally refused to lodge complains during violence against upper caste Hindus.<ref name="Vakil" /> In Nanded City, the [[curfew]] was enforced during agitation. The sons of the resident Deputy Collector, Home Inspector and Circle Inspector took part in the riot. During restriction timings, the Dalit [[Home Guard (India)|homeguards]] interrupted them. A complaint was registered contrary to the homeguards.<ref name="Samiti" /> The complaints lodged by the Dalits were taken cold-bloodedly by the police.<ref name=Vakil50 /> A [[Joint parliamentary committee|Parliamentary Committee]] concluded that the police were "mere spectators to the incidents" during the atrocities.<ref name="Abraham" />
 ==Effects==
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 [[File:Diksha Bhumi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Deekshabhoomi]], where Ambedkar embraced Buddhism, from where [[Jogendra Kawade]] launched and led the Long March on 11 November 1979<ref name=KAWADE />]]
-On 4 August 1978, [[Jogendra Kawade]] led a march from Deekshabhoomi to the [[District collector|District magistrate's]] office in Nagpur to rename the university. On the same day, there was a meeting in Aakashwani Chowk that was attended by a large student crowd. Following, the people were going back home zestfully. The provoked violence started when some anti-social elements pelted stones at transportation links. The police opened fire to overcome turbulence. After this incident, the Long March was declared. Dalit protestors from [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Bihar]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], Karnataka and [[Tamil Nadu]] reached to Nagpur.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी">{{cite news|title=नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी, औरंगाबाद में बनी ज्वाला|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-third-largest-long-march-2500072.html|accessdate=16 August 2013|newspaper=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|date=14 October 2011|agency=DB Corp Ltd.|language=Hindi|quote=4 अगस्त 1978 को आंदोलन का आगाज हुआ। प्रा. कवाड़े के नेतृत्व में दीक्षाभूमि से जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय तक मोर्चा निकाला गया। आकाशवाणी चौक में बड़ी सभा हुई। उसमें बड़ी संख्या में छात्र शामिल हुए। सभा के बाद लोग उत्साहपूर्ण अपने घरों की ओर लौट रहे थे, तभी उत्तर नागपुर के 10 नंबर पुलिया चौक पर अचानक हिंसा भड़क उठी। कुछ असामाजिक तत्वों ने सरकारी बसों पर पत्थर फेंके। हिंसा पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी।….. तब नागपुर से औरंगाबाद लांग मार्च ले जाने की घोषणा की गई। दिल्ली, हरियाणा, बिहार, मध्यप्रदेश, आंध्रप्रदेश, कर्नाटक व तमिलनाडु से दलित आंदोलनों से जुड़े लोग यहां आने लगे।….. उसी वर्ष दीक्षाभूमि पर धम्मचक्र प्रवर्तन दिन समारोह से लांग मार्च की शुरुआत हुई। बौद्ध पंडित भदंत आनंद कौशल्यायन ने आशीर्वाद दिया।…..30 किमी प्रतिदिन पैदल चलते हुए इस मार्च ने 18 दिनों में 470 किमी का सफर तय किया।..... कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ रही थी।….. मराठवाड़ा विद्यापीठ के नामांतर के लिए किया गया लांग मार्च दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा मार्च था।….. लांग मार्च में गांव के गांव शामिल होने से संख्या बल काफी बढ़ने लगा था।..... 27 नवंबर कि बात है। आंदोलनकारी खड़कपूर्णा नदी तक पहुंच गए। दोपहर में ही आंदोलनकारियों को रोक लिया गया था। उन्हें वापस जाने के लिए कहा जा रहा था, लेकिन वे अपनी मांग पर अड़े थे। संयोग से उस दिन बारिश भी हो रही थी। हजारों की संख्या में लोग जमा हुए थे। पुल पर ही धरना पर बैठ गए। रात 12 बजे के बाद लाठीचार्ज शुरू हुआ। पुल के खाईनुमा छोरों को लांघकर आंदोलनकारी झुड़पी क्षेत्र में भागे। कइयों ने गहरी नींद में लाठी खायी।…... कवाडे समेत सैकाडो आंदोलनकारीयोको गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया।..... आंदोलन धीरे-धीरे अन्य प्रदेशों में भी नजर आने लगा। आगरा, दिल्ली, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद में मोर्चे निकाले गए। 16 वर्ष ताकत आंदोलन के समर्थन में सभाओं, मोर्चो का दौर चला। बार-बार गिरफ्तारियां हुईं। '''English translation:'''  The movement was born August 4, 1978. Prof. Kawade led the March from Deekshabhoomi to the District Magistrate's office. There was a large gathering at the ''Akashaawani Chowk.'' That was attended by the large number of students. After gathering people were returning to their homes with enthusiasm, concurrently, when suddenly violence broke out from Number 10 Bridge. Some anti-social elements threw stones at government buses. To counter the violence, the police started firing.....Then, the Nagpur to Aurangabad Long March was announced. People involved in the Dalit movement from Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu started coming here..... On Deekshabhoomi (the same year) with celebrations of '''Dhammachakra Parivartan Din''' the Long March began. Blessed by the Buddhist monk Bhadant Anand Kaushlyayn..... Covering 30 km every day on foot, this March in 18 days completed the journey of 470 km..... It was bitterly cold..... The March for the renaming of Marathwada University was the world's third largest Long March..... Numerous villages joined the Long March, and the strength of the cause began to grow significantly..... On 27 November, Protestors reached the ''Khadakpurna'' River. Protestors were detained in the afternoon. They were being asked to turn back, but they were adamant in their demands. Incidentally it was raining on that day. Thousands of people joined. On the bridge, sat on the picket. Lathicharge began after 12 am. Protestors ran into the bushes there. Many were lathi-charged while they slept..... Thousands of Protestors were arrested along with Prof Kawade..... The movement gradually spread to other states. There was the March in Agra, Delhi, Benaglore, Hydrabad. In support of the movement for 16 years there were gatherings, and the Marches continued. Again and again protestors were arrested.|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428112431/http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-third-largest-long-march-2500072.html|archivedate=28 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+On 4 August 1978, [[Jogendra Kawade]] led a march from Deekshabhoomi to the [[District collector|District magistrate's]] office in Nagpur to rename the university. On the same day, there was a meeting in Aakashwani Chowk that was attended by a large student crowd. Following, the people were going back home zestfully. The provoked violence started when some anti-social elements pelted stones at transportation links. The police opened fire to overcome turbulence. After this incident, the Long March was declared. Dalit protestors from [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Bihar]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], Karnataka and [[Tamil Nadu]] reached to Nagpur.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी">{{cite news|title=नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी, औरंगाबाद में बनी ज्वाला|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-third-largest-long-march-2500072.html|access-date=16 August 2013|newspaper=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|date=14 October 2011|agency=DB Corp Ltd.|language=hi|quote=4 अगस्त 1978 को आंदोलन का आगाज हुआ। प्रा. कवाड़े के नेतृत्व में दीक्षाभूमि से जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय तक मोर्चा निकाला गया। आकाशवाणी चौक में बड़ी सभा हुई। उसमें बड़ी संख्या में छात्र शामिल हुए। सभा के बाद लोग उत्साहपूर्ण अपने घरों की ओर लौट रहे थे, तभी उत्तर नागपुर के 10 नंबर पुलिया चौक पर अचानक हिंसा भड़क उठी। कुछ असामाजिक तत्वों ने सरकारी बसों पर पत्थर फेंके। हिंसा पर काबू पाने के लिए पुलिस ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी।..... तब नागपुर से औरंगाबाद लांग मार्च ले जाने की घोषणा की गई। दिल्ली, हरियाणा, बिहार, मध्यप्रदेश, आंध्रप्रदेश, कर्नाटक व तमिलनाडु से दलित आंदोलनों से जुड़े लोग यहां आने लगे।..... उसी वर्ष दीक्षाभूमि पर धम्मचक्र प्रवर्तन दिन समारोह से लांग मार्च की शुरुआत हुई। बौद्ध पंडित भदंत आनंद कौशल्यायन ने आशीर्वाद दिया।.....30 किमी प्रतिदिन पैदल चलते हुए इस मार्च ने 18 दिनों में 470 किमी का सफर तय किया।..... कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ रही थी।..... मराठवाड़ा विद्यापीठ के नामांतर के लिए किया गया लांग मार्च दुनिया का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा मार्च था।..... लांग मार्च में गांव के गांव शामिल होने से संख्या बल काफी बढ़ने लगा था।..... 27 नवंबर कि बात है। आंदोलनकारी खड़कपूर्णा नदी तक पहुंच गए। दोपहर में ही आंदोलनकारियों को रोक लिया गया था। उन्हें वापस जाने के लिए कहा जा रहा था, लेकिन वे अपनी मांग पर अड़े थे। संयोग से उस दिन बारिश भी हो रही थी। हजारों की संख्या में लोग जमा हुए थे। पुल पर ही धरना पर बैठ गए। रात 12 बजे के बाद लाठीचार्ज शुरू हुआ। पुल के खाईनुमा छोरों को लांघकर आंदोलनकारी झुड़पी क्षेत्र में भागे। कइयों ने गहरी नींद में लाठी खायी।...... कवाडे समेत सैकाडो आंदोलनकारीयोको गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया।..... आंदोलन धीरे-धीरे अन्य प्रदेशों में भी नजर आने लगा। आगरा, दिल्ली, बेंगलुरु, हैदराबाद में मोर्चे निकाले गए। 16 वर्ष ताकत आंदोलन के समर्थन में सभाओं, मोर्चो का दौर चला। बार-बार गिरफ्तारियां हुईं। '''English translation:'''  The movement was born August 4, 1978. Prof. Kawade led the March from Deekshabhoomi to the District Magistrate's office. There was a large gathering at the ''Akashaawani Chowk''. That was attended by the large number of students. After gathering people were returning to their homes with enthusiasm, concurrently, when suddenly violence broke out from Number 10 Bridge. Some anti-social elements threw stones at government buses. To counter the violence, the police started firing.&nbsp;... Then, the Nagpur to Aurangabad Long March was announced. People involved in the Dalit movement from Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu started coming here.&nbsp;... On Deekshabhoomi (the same year) with celebrations of '''Dhammachakra Parivartan Din''' the Long March began. Blessed by the Buddhist monk Bhadant Anand Kaushlyayn.&nbsp;... Covering 30 km every day on foot, this March in 18 days completed the journey of 470 km.&nbsp;... It was bitterly cold.&nbsp;... The March for the renaming of Marathwada University was the world's third largest Long March.&nbsp;... Numerous villages joined the Long March, and the strength of the cause began to grow significantly.&nbsp;... On 27 November, Protestors reached the ''Khadakpurna'' River. Protestors were detained in the afternoon. They were being asked to turn back, but they were adamant in their demands. Incidentally it was raining on that day. Thousands of people joined. On the bridge, sat on the picket. Lathicharge began after 12 am. Protestors ran into the bushes there. Many were lathi-charged while they slept.&nbsp;... Thousands of Protestors were arrested along with Prof Kawade.&nbsp;... The movement gradually spread to other states. There was the March in Agra, Delhi, Benaglore, Hydrabad. In support of the movement for 16 years there were gatherings, and the Marches continued. Again and again protestors were arrested.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428112431/http://www.bhaskar.com/article/MH-third-largest-long-march-2500072.html|archive-date=28 April 2012}}</ref>
-The violence caused the Dalits to suspend their campaign for a while, but when a new incumbent as Chief Minister, [[Sharad Pawar]], found various reasons to postpone the renaming, the reaction was the organisation of a Long March and instigating the Namantar Andolan.<ref name="Shastree1996"/> The march was inspired by the [[Long March|Chinese Long March]] and intended to end symbolically with convergence in Aurangabad on 6 December 1979, on Ambedkar's death anniversary.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /><ref name="Shastree1996"/><ref name="Omvedt1993" /> According to Omvedt,<ref name="Omvedt1993">{{cite book |last=Omvedt |first=Gail |authorlink=Gail Omvedt |year=1993 |title=Reinventing revolution: new social movements and the socialist tradition in India |url=https://archive.org/details/reinventingrevol0000omve |url-access=registration |publisher=M.E. Sharpe Publishers |pages=[https://archive.org/details/reinventingrevol0000omve/page/64 64–66] |isbn=9780765631763}}</ref> "Long March was organised by very factionalised committees that included the Dalit Panthers, smaller Dalit organisations, the Republican Party factions, socialist individuals and groups, and the Communist parties." The protest march was led by [[Jogendra Kawade]] and caused the arrest of thousands of protesters as well as prominent leaders.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /><ref name="Shastree1996"/><ref name=KAWADE>{{cite web|last=Kawade|first=Prof. Jogendra|title=Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament XII Lok Sabha|url=http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12MH25.htm|publisher=Parliament of India|accessdate=21 June 2013}}</ref> According to Kawade "this was the fight for the protection of democracy and humanism".<ref name="प्रा. कवाडे">{{cite news|title=मराठवाडा नामांतर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता - प्रा. कवाडे|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vruthanta-news/marathwada-nameing-question-is-for-as-loksahi-prof-kavade-54521/|accessdate=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Loksatta (newspaper)|Loksatta]]|date=5 February 2013|agency=The Indian Express Ltd.|location=Nagpur|language=Marathi|quote=मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामांतराचा प्रश्न हा केवळ समता व न्यायाचा नव्हता तर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता. मानवतावाद व लोकशाहीच्या रक्षणासाठी हा लढा होता, असे प्रतिपादन लाँगमार्चचे प्रणेते, माजी खासदार जोगेंद्र कवाडे यांनी येथे केले. '''English translation:'''"Renaming Marathwada University was not only a question of equality and justice, but also a question of existence of democracy. This was a fight for the protection of democracy and humanity." was said by the Long March pioneer, former MP Jogendra Kawade here. Note: The Maharashtra legislature passed a resolution to rename it, so it was democratic decision. }}</ref>
+The violence caused the Dalits to suspend their campaign for a while, but when a new incumbent as Chief Minister, [[Sharad Pawar]], found various reasons to postpone the renaming, the reaction was the organisation of a Long March and instigating the Namantar Andolan.<ref name="Shastree1996"/> The march was inspired by the [[Long March|Chinese Long March]] and intended to end symbolically with convergence in Aurangabad on 6 December 1979, on Ambedkar's death anniversary.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /><ref name="Shastree1996"/><ref name="Omvedt1993" /> According to Omvedt,<ref name="Omvedt1993">{{cite book |last=Omvedt |first=Gail |author-link=Gail Omvedt |year=1993 |title=Reinventing revolution: new social movements and the socialist tradition in India |url=https://archive.org/details/reinventingrevol0000omve |url-access=registration |publisher=M.E. Sharpe Publishers |pages=[https://archive.org/details/reinventingrevol0000omve/page/64 64–66] |isbn=9780765631763}}</ref> "Long March was organised by very factionalised committees that included the Dalit Panthers, smaller Dalit organisations, the Republican Party factions, socialist individuals and groups, and the Communist parties." The protest march was led by [[Jogendra Kawade]] and caused the arrest of thousands of protesters as well as prominent leaders.<ref name="Jaoul2008" /><ref name="Shastree1996"/><ref name=KAWADE>{{cite web|last=Kawade|first=Prof. Jogendra|title=Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament XII Lok Sabha|url=http://www.parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12MH25.htm|publisher=Parliament of India|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> According to Kawade "this was the fight for the protection of democracy and humanism".<ref name="प्रा. कवाडे">{{cite news|title=मराठवाडा नामांतर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता - प्रा. कवाडे|url=http://www.loksatta.com/vruthanta-news/marathwada-nameing-question-is-for-as-loksahi-prof-kavade-54521/|access-date=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Loksatta (newspaper)|Loksatta]]|date=5 February 2013|agency=The Indian Express Ltd.|location=Nagpur|language=mr|quote=मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामांतराचा प्रश्न हा केवळ समता व न्यायाचा नव्हता तर लोकशाहीच्या अस्तित्वाचा प्रश्न होता. मानवतावाद व लोकशाहीच्या रक्षणासाठी हा लढा होता, असे प्रतिपादन लाँगमार्चचे प्रणेते, माजी खासदार जोगेंद्र कवाडे यांनी येथे केले. '''English translation:''' "Renaming Marathwada University was not only a question of equality and justice, but also a question of existence of democracy. This was a fight for the protection of democracy and humanity." was said by the Long March pioneer, former MP Jogendra Kawade here. Note: The Maharashtra legislature passed a resolution to rename it, so it was democratic decision. }}</ref>
-The Long March began on a ''Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din'' from [[Deekshabhoomi]], [[Nagpur]], an area populated by many Buddhists, towards Aurangabad, blessed by [[Bhadant Anand Kausalyan]].<ref name=KAWADE /><ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /><ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=ed. by B.V. Bhanu, B.R. Bhatnagar, D.K. Bose, V.S. Kulkarni, J. Sreenath ; gen. ed. K.S.|title=Maharashtra|year=2004|publisher=Popular Prakashan|location=Mumbai|isbn=8179911004|page=9|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OmBjoAFMfjoC&printsec=frontcover#q=%22buddhist%22%20%22nagpur%22%20%22bhanu%22|accessdate=22 April 2015}}</ref> Each day, protesters marched 30 kilometres to cover a distance of 470 kilometres in 18 days in the bitter cold.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /> This was one of the most remarkable ''andolan'' in Indian history, after the 1927 Indian Independence movement due to Dalit women's active key role–they took part in the ''[[Jail Bharo Andolan]]'' with pride.<ref>{{cite book|last=Ray|first=ed. by Bharati|title=Women of India : colonial and post-colonial periods|year=2005|publisher=Sage Publ.|location=New Delhi|isbn=076193409X|pages=82–88|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aJFwK8XYQMkC&printsec=frontcover&dq=%22Women+of+India:+Colonial+and+Post-colonial+Periods%22#q=Understanding%20the%20Dalit%20Feminist%20Identity|edition=1st|author2=Guru Gopal|accessdate=15 June 2013|chapter=Understanding the Dalit Feminist Identity}}</ref> At every village, masses of people joined the Long March. "This march was the world's third largest Long March."<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /> According to ''Yukrant'' leader, around 3 ''[[Lakh|lakhs]]'' of people were expected to join the Long March to rename the university after Ambedkar's name. A small percentage reached to Aurangabd, but minimum 3 lakhs organized the mass protest – {{clarify|date=January 2019|reason=Is this a list, or is this a name?|text=''[[satyagraha]]'', ''Jail Bharo Andolan'', March.}}  The protesters clashed with the police between 25 November to 6 December. Thousands of Long March activists walking from Nagpur, [[Udgir]], and [[Satara (city)|Satara]] were taken into custody at the boundaries of Marathwada. Thousands were arrested during the ''staygraha'' struggle at their towns and cities. During 6 December, Ambedkar's death anniversary, protesters were ''lathi'' charged and police fired shots on them. On the same day, [[Vidarbha]] [[bandh]] was observed.<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> On 27 November, police stopped the protesters at Khadakpurna River Bridge in the afternoon. Thousands of protesters started a [[sit-in]] at the Khadakpurna River Bridge. They were ''lathi'' charged after 12 AM in their sleep. During the course, many ran away, and hundreds were arrested.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" />
+The Long March began on a ''Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din'' from [[Deekshabhoomi]], [[Nagpur]], an area populated by many Buddhists, towards Aurangabad, blessed by [[Bhadant Anand Kausalyan]].<ref name=KAWADE /><ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /><ref>{{cite book|editor-last1=Singh|editor-first1=Kumar Suresh|editor1-link= Kumar Suresh Singh|editor-first2=B.V. |editor-last2=Bhanu |editor-first3=B.R. |editor-last3=Bhatnagar|editor-first4= D.K. |editor-last4=Bose |editor-first5=V.S. |editor-last5=Kulkarni|editor-first6=J. |editor-last6=Sreenath|title=Maharashtra|year=2004|publisher=Popular Prakashan|location=Mumbai|isbn=8179911004|page=9|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OmBjoAFMfjoC&q=%22buddhist%22+%22nagpur%22+%22bhanu%22|access-date=22 April 2015}}</ref> Each day, protesters marched 30 kilometres to cover a distance of 470 kilometres in 18 days in the bitter cold.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /> This was one of the most remarkable ''andolan'' in Indian history, after the 1927 Indian Independence movement due to Dalit women's active key role–they took part in the ''[[Jail Bharo Andolan]]'' with pride.<ref>{{cite book|editor-last=Ray|editor-first=Bharati|title=Women of India : colonial and post-colonial periods|year=2005|publisher=Sage Publ.|location=New Delhi|isbn=076193409X|pages=82–88|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aJFwK8XYQMkC&q=Understanding+the+Dalit+Feminist+Identity|edition=1st|author=Guru Gopal|access-date=15 June 2013|chapter=Understanding the Dalit Feminist Identity}}</ref> At every village, masses of people joined the Long March. "This march was the world's third largest Long March."<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" /> According to ''Yukrant'' leader, around 3 ''[[lakh]]s'' of people were expected to join the Long March to rename the university after Ambedkar's name. A small percentage reached to Aurangabd, but minimum 3 lakhs organized the mass protest – {{clarify|date=January 2019|reason=Is this a list, or is this a name?|text=''[[satyagraha]]'', ''Jail Bharo Andolan'', March.}}  The protesters clashed with the police between 25 November to 6 December. Thousands of Long March activists walking from Nagpur, [[Udgir]], and [[Satara (city)|Satara]] were taken into custody at the boundaries of Marathwada. Thousands were arrested during the ''staygraha'' struggle at their towns and cities. During 6 December, Ambedkar's death anniversary, protesters were ''lathi'' charged and police fired shots on them. On the same day, [[Vidarbha]] [[bandh]] was observed.<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> On 27 November, police stopped the protesters at Khadakpurna River Bridge in the afternoon. Thousands of protesters started a [[sit-in]] at the Khadakpurna River Bridge. They were ''lathi'' charged after 12 AM in their sleep. During the course, many ran away, and hundreds were arrested.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" />
-On 3 December, there was a protest by Dalit youths who burned buses. 4 of them died in clashes with the police at Nagpur.<ref name="Omvedt 1979">{{cite journal |title= Leaderless March|first=Gail |last=Omvedt |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=14 |issue=49 |date=8 December 1979 |pages=1190–1191 |jstor=4368200}} {{subscription required}}</ref> Police arrested around 12,000 demonstrators, who planned to march towards the University from Kranti Chowk, at Auragabad. Demonstrators of Dalit Panthers were arrested at [[Bhadkal Gate]] and at the university entrance. Leaders and activists arrested, physically harmed, [[lathi charge]]d, shot with [[tear gas]], and air firing to disperse the crowd. The intention of the state was to control and disperse demonstrators and keep them from anti Dalits,<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> who formed the ''Namantar Virodhi Group'' (a group opposing renaming).<ref name="Shastree1996" /> Most of them were freed from jails on the same evening but few refused to leave the jails to continue ''satyagraha''. The main agenda of this Long March was to battle against caste oppression.<ref name="Omvedt 1979"/>
+On 3 December, there was a protest by Dalit youths who burned buses. 4 of them died in clashes with the police at Nagpur.<ref name="Omvedt 1979">{{cite journal |title= Leaderless March|first=Gail |last=Omvedt |journal=Economic and Political Weekly |volume=14 |issue=49 |date=8 December 1979 |pages=1190–1191 |jstor=4368200}} {{subscription required}}</ref> Police arrested around 12,000 demonstrators, who planned to march towards the university from Kranti Chowk, at Auragabad. Demonstrators of Dalit Panthers were arrested at [[Bhadkal Gate]] and at the university entrance. Leaders and activists arrested, physically harmed, [[lathi charge]]d, shot with [[tear gas]], and air firing to disperse the crowd. The intention of the state was to control and disperse demonstrators and keep them from anti Dalits,<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> who formed the ''Namantar Virodhi Group'' (a group opposing renaming).<ref name="Shastree1996" /> Most of them were freed from jails on the same evening but few refused to leave the jails to continue ''satyagraha''. The main agenda of this Long March was to battle against caste oppression.<ref name="Omvedt 1979"/>
-The movement became a part of [[Dalit literature]].<ref name="google1"/><ref>{{cite book |title=Images of women in Maharashtrian literature and religion |editor-first=Anne |editor-last=Feldhaus |publisher=SUNY Press |year=1996 |isbn=9781438402499 |pages=80–83 |chapter=Stri Dalit Sahitya: The New Voice of Women Poets |first=Eleanor |last=Zelliot}}</ref> According to Omvedt, "the upsurge, turmoil's and frustration of the long march campaign brought the movement to a new turning point. The readiness for action shown by Dalit masses provided a demonstration of their powerful urge for revolutionary change".<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> During the Long March, men sung songs of [[martyr]]s. Women even joined children to boost this revolution.<ref name="Omvedt1993" /> The andolan gradually turned out in [[Agra]], Delhi, [[Bangalore]], [[Hydrabad|Hyderabad]], where people protested marching. For 16 years, many meetings were held, people protested marching, and they were arrested many times.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" />
+The movement became a part of [[Dalit literature]].<ref name="google1"/><ref>{{cite book |title=Images of women in Maharashtrian literature and religion |editor-first=Anne |editor-last=Feldhaus |publisher=SUNY Press |year=1996 |isbn=9781438402499 |pages=80–83 |chapter=Stri Dalit Sahitya: The New Voice of Women Poets |first=Eleanor |last=Zelliot}}</ref> According to Omvedt, "the upsurge, turmoil's and frustration of the long march campaign brought the movement to a new turning point. The readiness for action shown by Dalit masses provided a demonstration of their powerful urge for revolutionary change".<ref name="Omvedt 1979" /> During the Long March, men sung songs of [[martyr]]s. Women even joined children to boost this revolution.<ref name="Omvedt1993" /> The andolan gradually turned out in [[Agra]], Delhi, [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], where people protested marching. For 16 years, many meetings were held, people protested marching, and they were arrested many times.<ref name="नागपुर से उठी चिंगारी" />
 ==Namvistar Din==
-[[Govindbhai Shroff]] was against renaming the university, but he requested people to accept the new name with non-violence. Concurrently, he pressed a requirement to withdraw the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cases against non-Dalits, specifically the ''malafide'' ones. Tight security was deployed on the eve of the announcement with a few incidents reported in [[Parbhani]] and [[Amravati]].<ref name="Damle">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-nVDBvv_OqAC&pg=PA140 |title=Beyond Economic Development: A Case Study of Marathwada |first=Jasmine Y. |last=Damle |publisher=Mittal |year=2001 |pages=140–146 |accessdate=10 May 2013 |isbn=9788170997962}}</ref> The police imposed a curfew at Tuljapur and shots fired by the police were reported in Beed.<ref name="Damle" /> After renaming the university, at least four Dalits were stabbed, Dalit property was set on fire and statues of Ambedkar dishonoured at Parbhani and Osmanabad.<ref name=RAO /> However, in Osmanabad district, at Kathi Savargaon, the renaming decision was welcomed with celebration by Maratha sarpanch in village. A similar case was reported in Lohara.<ref name="Guru" />
+[[Govindbhai Shroff]] was against renaming the university, but he requested people to accept the new name with non-violence. Concurrently, he pressed a requirement to withdraw the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cases against non-Dalits, specifically the ''malafide'' ones. Tight security was deployed on the eve of the announcement with a few incidents reported in [[Parbhani]] and [[Amravati]].<ref name="Damle">{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-nVDBvv_OqAC&pg=PA140 |title=Beyond Economic Development: A Case Study of Marathwada |first=Jasmine Y. |last=Damle |publisher=Mittal |year=2001 |pages=140–146 |access-date=10 May 2013 |isbn=9788170997962}}</ref> The police imposed a curfew at Tuljapur and shots fired by the police were reported in Beed.<ref name="Damle" /> After renaming the university, at least four Dalits were stabbed, Dalit property was set on fire and statues of Ambedkar dishonoured at Parbhani and Osmanabad.<ref name=RAO /> However, in Osmanabad district, at Kathi Savargaon, the renaming decision was welcomed with celebration by Maratha sarpanch in village. A similar case was reported in Lohara.<ref name="Guru" />
-Marathwda region has a diverse cultural and historical background, so many names were suggested. Finally the "university was renamed as ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University'' to pay homage to the work done by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for the educational development of the Marahwada region."<ref name=BAMU>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.bamu.net/history.htm|publisher=Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, MS, India|accessdate=15 June 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823104300/http://www.bamu.net/history.htm|archivedate=23 August 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The university name was eventually altered on 14 January 1994. The chosen form&nbsp;— Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University&nbsp;— represents an expansion of the existing name (a ''Namvistar'') rather than complete change (''Namanatar''). Sharad Pawar also announced that it would be a policy to encourage higher education for everyone, irrespective of caste, class, religion, and ethnicity. Moreover, the newly named university was developed with improved facilities in some departments to conceptualize the dream of Ambedkar, which was one of the important parameters for the University.<ref name="Damle" /> At the same time, the university adopted the Ajanta arch, with elephants as its primary logo, reflecting the Buddhist cultural significance of the [[Ajanta Caves]].<ref name="BAMU" />
+Marathwda region has a diverse cultural and historical background, so many names were suggested. Finally the "university was renamed as ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University'' to pay homage to the work done by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for the educational development of the Marathwada region."<ref name=BAMU>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.bamu.net/history.htm|publisher=Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, MS, India|access-date=15 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823104300/http://www.bamu.net/history.htm|archive-date=23 August 2011}}</ref> The university name was eventually altered on 14 January 1994. The chosen form&nbsp;— Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University&nbsp;— represents an expansion of the existing name (a ''Namvistar'') rather than complete change (''Namanatar''). Sharad Pawar also announced that it would be a policy to encourage higher education for everyone, irrespective of caste, class, religion, and ethnicity. Moreover, the newly named university was developed with improved facilities in some departments to conceptualize the dream of Ambedkar, which was one of the important parameters for the university.<ref name="Damle" /> At the same time, the university adopted the Ajanta arch, with elephants as its primary logo, reflecting the Buddhist cultural significance of the [[Ajanta Caves]].<ref name="BAMU" />
-Every 14 January, the followers of Ambedkar throng the university. The political parties and organizations, based on Ambedkar's thinking, celebrate this day. Many people visit the university to celebrate the ''Namvistar Din'', so political parties arrange their rallies traditionally. The University building and gate is decorated with lights. Many people visit the Buddhist caves on this occasion.<ref name="विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला">{{cite news|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad-marathwada/--/articleshow/11479110.cms?|title='नामविस्तार दिना'साठी विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला|last=|first=|date=14 January 2012|newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]]|accessdate=6 August 2013|agency=Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd|location=Aurangabad|language=Marathi|quote={{lang-mr|विद्यापीठाचा नामविस्तार झाल्यानंतर १४ जानेवारी हा दिवस आंबेडकरी विचारधारेतील पक्ष, संघटना, परिवर्तनवादी संघटना मोठ्या प्रमाणावर साजरा करतात. विद्यापीठ प्रशासनाने मुख्य इमारत व गेटवर रोषणाई केली आहे. गेटवर येणाऱ्या मंडळीतील अनेकजण बौद्ध लेण्यावर जातात. नामविस्तार दिनाचा आनंद साजरा करण्यासाठी आंबेडकरी जनता मोठ्या प्रमाणावर येते. त्यामुळे येथे राजकीय सभा घेण्याची प्रथा पडली आहे.}} {{lang-en|After University Namvistar, the day of 14 January is celebrated by (political) parties influenced by Ambedkar thinking, as well as organizations, indeed radical organizations celebrate this day on a large scale. The University administration puts up lighting decorations on the main building and gate. The majority of Gate visitors go to Buddhist caves. To celebrate Namvistar Din Ambedkar followers visit in large masses. That's why political parties arranging the gatherings (here) have become a tradition. Note: Aurangabad city is surrounded by the [[Aurangabad Caves]], [[Ellora Caves]] and [[Ajanta Caves]].}}}}</ref> Women greet each other by applying ''Nil'' ([[Indigo]] colour powder).<ref name="फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार">{{cite news|title=आंबेडकरी अनुयायांनी फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार|url=http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130115/5101280762183152557.htm|accessdate=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=15 January 2013|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Aurangabad|language=Marathi|quote=महिला एकमेकींना नीळ लावून नामविस्तार दिनाच्या शुभेच्छा देत होत्या.'''English translation''':Women were applying Nil (Indigo colour powder) to each other on Namantar Din to exchange greetings.  Note: Generally women do apply such mark on each other's forehead.|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130812014844/http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130115/5101280762183152557.htm|archivedate=12 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> This day is celebrated in other educational institutes other than Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University as well.<ref name="नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात">{{cite news|title=जिल्ह्यात नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात|url=http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20120115/5508524417224658478.htm|accessdate=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=15 January 2012|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Jalana|language=Marathi|quote=जालना - जिल्ह्यात डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामविस्तार दिन शनिवारी उत्साहात साजरा करण्यात आला. बद्रीनारायण बारवाले महाविद्यालय, महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले समाजकार्य महाविद्यालय, नॅशनल कला व विज्ञान महाविद्यालय, एस. के. महाविद्यालय, राजकुंवर महाविद्यालय, डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर सोशल फोरम.'''English translation''':In Jalna district Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 'Namvistar Din' on Saturday was celebrated enthusiastically.  (The news gives the list of Institutes where it was celebrated and how it was celebrated)  List of Institutes: Badrinarayan Barwale College, Mahatma Jyotiba Phoole Samajkarya College, National Arts and Science College, S.K. College, Rajkunvar College, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Forum.|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130812014845/http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20120115/5508524417224658478.htm|archivedate=12 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+Every 14 January, the followers of Ambedkar throng the university. The political parties and organizations, based on Ambedkar's thinking, celebrate this day. Many people visit the university to celebrate the ''Namvistar Din'', so political parties arrange their rallies traditionally. The university building and gate is decorated with lights. Many people visit the Buddhist caves on this occasion.<ref name="विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला">{{cite news|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/aurangabad-marathwada/--/articleshow/11479110.cms?|title='नामविस्तार दिना'साठी विद्यापीठ परिसर सजला|date=14 January 2012|newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]]|access-date=6 August 2013|agency=Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd|location=Aurangabad|language=mr|quote={{langx|mr|विद्यापीठाचा नामविस्तार झाल्यानंतर १४ जानेवारी हा दिवस आंबेडकरी विचारधारेतील पक्ष, संघटना, परिवर्तनवादी संघटना मोठ्या प्रमाणावर साजरा करतात. विद्यापीठ प्रशासनाने मुख्य इमारत व गेटवर रोषणाई केली आहे. गेटवर येणाऱ्या मंडळीतील अनेकजण बौद्ध लेण्यावर जातात. नामविस्तार दिनाचा आनंद साजरा करण्यासाठी आंबेडकरी जनता मोठ्या प्रमाणावर येते. त्यामुळे येथे राजकीय सभा घेण्याची प्रथा पडली आहे.}} {{langx|en|After University Namvistar, the day of 14 January is celebrated by (political) parties influenced by Ambedkar thinking, as well as organizations, indeed radical organizations celebrate this day on a large scale. The University administration puts up lighting decorations on the main building and gate. The majority of Gate visitors go to Buddhist caves. To celebrate Namvistar Din Ambedkar followers visit in large masses. That's why political parties arranging the gatherings (here) have become a tradition. Note: Aurangabad city is surrounded by the [[Aurangabad Caves]], [[Ellora Caves]] and [[Ajanta Caves]].}}}}</ref> Women greet each other by applying ''nil'' ([[Indigo dye|indigo]] colour powder).<ref name="फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार">{{cite news|title=आंबेडकरी अनुयायांनी फुलले विद्यापीठाचे प्रवेशद्वार|url=http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130115/5101280762183152557.htm|access-date=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=15 January 2013|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Aurangabad|language=mr|quote=महिला एकमेकींना नीळ लावून नामविस्तार दिनाच्या शुभेच्छा देत होत्या. '''English translation''': Women were applying nil [indigo colour powder] to each other on Namantar Din to exchange greetings.  Note: Generally women do apply such mark on each other's forehead.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130812014844/http://72.78.249.125/esakal/20130115/5101280762183152557.htm|archive-date=12 August 2013}}</ref> This day is celebrated in other educational institutes other than Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University as well.<ref name="नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात">{{cite news|title=जिल्ह्यात नामविस्तारदिन उत्साहात|url=http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20120115/5508524417224658478.htm|access-date=12 August 2013|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=15 January 2012|agency=The Sakal Group|location=Jalana|language=mr|quote=जालना - जिल्ह्यात डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर मराठवाडा विद्यापीठ नामविस्तार दिन शनिवारी उत्साहात साजरा करण्यात आला. बद्रीनारायण बारवाले महाविद्यालय, महात्मा ज्योतिबा फुले समाजकार्य महाविद्यालय, नॅशनल कला व विज्ञान महाविद्यालय, एस. के. महाविद्यालय, राजकुंवर महाविद्यालय, डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर सोशल फोरम. '''English translation''': In Jalna district Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 'Namvistar Din' on Saturday was celebrated enthusiastically.  (The news gives the list of Institutes where it was celebrated and how it was celebrated)  List of Institutes: Badrinarayan Barwale College, Mahatma Jyotiba Phoole Samajkarya College, National Arts and Science College, S.K. College, Rajkunvar College, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Forum.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130812014845/http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20120115/5508524417224658478.htm|archive-date=12 August 2013}}</ref>
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 [[File:Woman paying homage to martyers at Namantar Shahid Stambh in front of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University gate.png|thumb|Woman paying homage to martyrs at Namantar Shahid Stambh, which is the Namantar Martyrs Monolith, in front of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University gate.]]
-People come to the University gate to have [[Darśana]], which resembles the [[Sanchi|Sanchi Stupa]] gate, and leave an [[Offering (Buddhism)|offering]] as if the University were a place of pilgrimage.<ref name=RAO /> In 2013, the [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]] erected the [[Namantar Shahid Smarak]] (Martyrdom Memorial) dedicated to Dalits who died in the movement at Nagpur.<ref name="Nagpur Today">{{cite news|last=Nagpur Today|title=NMC, other prominent leaders salute Bhim Sainiks who laid down their lives for 'Namantar' Movement|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/nmc-other-prominent-leaders-salute-bhim-sainiks-who-laid-down-their-lives-for-namantar-movement/|accessdate=22 June 2013|newspaper=Nagpur's Daily e-Newspaper|date=28 May 2013}}</ref>
+People come to the university gate to have [[Darśana]], which resembles the [[Sanchi|Sanchi Stupa]] gate, and leave an [[Offering (Buddhism)|offering]] as if the university were a place of pilgrimage.<ref name=RAO /> In 2013, the [[Nagpur Municipal Corporation]] erected the [[Namantar Shahid Smarak]] (Martyrdom Memorial) dedicated to Dalits who died in the movement at Nagpur.<ref name="Nagpur Today">{{cite news|last=Nagpur Today|title=NMC, other prominent leaders salute Bhim Sainiks who laid down their lives for 'Namantar' Movement|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/nmc-other-prominent-leaders-salute-bhim-sainiks-who-laid-down-their-lives-for-namantar-movement/|access-date=22 June 2013|newspaper=Nagpur's Daily e-Newspaper|date=28 May 2013}}</ref>
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 *[https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195832/http://www.discovery.org.in/PDF_Files/IJA_20130602.pdf Caste System and Caste related Violence in Indian Culture]
 *{{cite journal |title= Marathwada: Reply to Dipankar Gupta|first=Gail |last=Omvedt |journal= [[Social Scientist]] |volume=8 |issue=2 |date=September 1979 |pages=51–58 |doi=10.2307/3516700 |jstor=3516700}} {{subscription required}}
+*[https://www.thelivemaharashtra.in/2022/03/namantar-andolan-turning-point-for.html "Namantar Andolan": A turning point for the Dalit-Ambedkarite movement in Maharashtra]
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