Privilege of ignorance
Updated On: 30 June, 2019 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Meenakshi Shedde
After the powerful Mulk, which courageously spoke up for Muslims terrorised in a Hindutva-driven India, Sinha tackles the caste system that flourishes, despite Article 15 of the Constitution

Illustration/Uday Mohite

Article 15 by Anubhav Sinha is a courageous, stinging slap in the face of Indian patriots who smugly believe in achche din. Achche din for whom exactly? It makes visible what is invisible to the upper castes and privileged: the gang rape and murder of low-caste girls; stripping and flogging of Dalit men; horrific exploitation of labour; how an entire chain of police, judiciary, politicians and whole communities, keeps the caste system entrenched.
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