Caste Conversations: A Dalit History Month Special Podcast

At KL Hatke, we are closing out Dalit History Month with a special podcast episode featuring Khabar Lahariya Co-founder, Kavita Bundelkhandi, Managing Editor, Meera Devi, and voices from the community. Kavita and Meera start off the episode with a heartfelt tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. They then share their own personal experiences with caste, reflecting on how it impacted their early careers. At times, they had to hide their caste identity, dodging the stubborn questions of upper caste men trying to find out their caste. They also discuss the intersection of caste and gender when they were out reporting, recalling hearing casteist slurs for the first time. They also talk about overcoming their initial hesitation to interview upper caste families