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In this exclusive interview, recorded during the 2nd National Conference of the All India Independent Scheduled Castes Association (AIISCA) held in Pune on 11 June 2025, Dr. Rahul Sonpimple—Founding President of AIISCA—joins Hitesh, founder of The Outcast India, for a powerful and timely conversation on the present and future of Ambedkarite politics.

Building upon the themes of his keynote speech at the same event, Dr. Sonpimple critically examines the symbolic use of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s image in mainstream politics versus the everyday realities of Scheduled Caste communities who continue to face systemic caste-based violence, exclusion, and institutional neglect. The discussion revisits key milestones like the Republican Party of India (RPI), Dalit Panther movement, and Kanshi Ram’s legacy—while calling for a renewed, youth-led, independent social movement grounded in Ambedkarite principles.

This interview is not just a reflection—it is a strategic conversation on how the Bahujan movement must be rebuilt from the grassroots to challenge co-option, reclaim autonomy, and push for real change.

Interview Timeline – Dr. Rahul Sonpimple | The Outcast India
00:00 – 02:47 | Introduction
02:47 – 10:44 | About Dr. Rahul Sonpimple, AIISCA, and the condition of Scheduled Castes in India
10:44 – 13:11 | How can social movements be rebuilt? Historical context and the role of Kanshi Ram
13:11 – 14:17 | Market economy, decline of public sector, and its impact on SC/ST communities
14:17 – 17:16 | Demand for reservation in private sector and meeting with Rahul Gandhi
17:16 – 18:25 | Political deprivation and the need for direct political action
18:25 – 20:08 | Caste Census, BJP’s position, and contrast between upper castes and SC/STs
20:08 – 23:30 | Reservation in private education, need for free education and healthcare
23:30 – 26:36 | Critique of privatization and the misuse of public taxes paid by the working class
26:36 – 27:15 | Resource monopoly by dominant castes
27:15 – 31:34 | Building independent institutions and expanding movement beyond Maharashtra
31:34 – 32:44 | Poor Scheduled Castes and tokenistic SC leadership
32:44 – 36:25 | Jayanti celebrations, role of intellectuals, and the need for self-criticism
36:25 – 37:17 | Sahab Kanshi Ram’s vision and the focus on poor Bahujan masses
37:17 – 40:38 | Future of the movement, youth representation, and role of social media
40:38 – 42:03 | Future leadership, nepotism, and youth commitment
42:03 – 48:00 | BSP’s condition and reflections on Behen Mayawati’s leadership
48:00 – 49:49 | Opinions on Prakash Ambedkar, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Akash Anand
49:49 – 52:21 | Concluding remarks by Dr. Rahul Sonpimple and Ending

Disclaimer:The Outcast India documented this event as part of its independent journalistic coverage. The views expressed in this interview are personal to Dr. Rahul Sonpimple, and he is solely responsible for them. The channel supports freedom of expression but does not necessarily endorse all viewpoints expressed.

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