India: Dalit leader accepts Islam, pens a book
The Milli Gazette
17 April 2010
New Delhi: After 52 years of struggle, a well known dalit leader in Tamil Nadu, T. M. Mani, accepted Islam. The English version of his book "End of Casteism" will be released in New Delhi on Sunday, 18 April 2010.
Mr. T.M. Mani waged a long war against casteism and caste atrocities. He fought ferociously for 52 years and at the end, accepted Islam. His struggle's sufferings and achievements are detailed in this book.
Venue of the book release will be Ghalib Academy, Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi and time: 10.30 am-2 pm
Bhai Tej Singh, President of the Ambedkar Samaj Party, will release the book. The author Mr T.M. Mani (now T.M. Umar Farooq) will speak on the occasion.
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