International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Chamar Caste Movement and Its Leaders in District Bijnor (1900–1950 Ad)
Published March 11, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 1423–1428Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200126
Abstract
This research paper explores the rise, development, and impact of the Chamar caste movement in Bijnor district (Uttar Pradesh) during the first half of the twentieth century. Emphasizing the socio-political awakening among the Chamars, this study analyses the role of key leaders, caste organizations, religious identity assertion, and their contribution to the anti-caste and national freedom movements. Using archival sources, oral traditions, and secondary literature, this paper highlights how the Chamars of Bijnor transformed their socio-political status from a marginalized leather-working caste to a politically active community asserting dignity and representation.
Keywords: Chamar Caste Movement, Dalit Upliftment, Bijnor, Caste Leaders, Social Reform, Dalit Politics, Anti-Caste Struggle, Untouchability, Identity Assertion, Scheduled Castes Federation.
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 2 |
| Pages | 1423–1428 |
| Publication date | March 11, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200126 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Akshat Raghunath Daksh, & Dr. Om Prakash Singh (2026). Chamar Caste Movement and Its Leaders in District Bijnor (1900–1950 Ad). International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(2), 1423-1428. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200126
BibTeX
@article{Akshat2026,
title = {Chamar Caste Movement and Its Leaders in District Bijnor (1900–1950 Ad)},
author = {Akshat Raghunath Daksh and Dr. Om Prakash Singh},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {1423--1428},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.130200126},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}