19th Death Anniversary of Kanshi Ram Ji | 08 Oct 2025

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The 19th Parinirvan Diwas (death anniversary) of Kanshi Ram, founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was commemorated on 9th October 2025, at Ambedkar Club in Latani, Dhanbad. 

Kanshi Ram Ji

• Birth & Early Life: Born on 15th March 1934, in Punjab, he dedicated his life to uplifting the marginalized sections of society and empowering the Bahujan Samaj.
  • From an early age, he displayed a deep sense of empathy and compassion towards the plight of oppressed communities. 
  • He recognized the inherent inequalities perpetuated by the caste system and resolved to challenge the status quo through organized political action.
• Founding of BSP: In 1984, he founded the Bahujan Samaj Party with the objective of uniting the Bahujan Samaj, comprising Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Religious Minorities, into a formidable political force. 
  • His vision was to provide a platform for the marginalized sections of society to assert their rights and demand their rightful place in the socio-political landscape of India. 
• Other Key Organisations: He also founded the All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971, and Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti (DS-4) in 1981.
• Death: He died on 9th October, 2006