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Dr. Abhay Kumar

Dr. Abhay Kumar holds a PhD in Modern History from the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. His forthcoming book explores Muslim Personal Law. Email: debatingissues@gmail.com

Two Currents of the Pasmanda Movements: Left vs. Right in India

Two Currents of the Pasmanda Movements: Left vs. Right in India

Lower-caste and Dalit Muslims face dual discrimination—both from the State and Hindu upper castes, as well as from their own Ashraf-caste Muslims.

Dr. Abhay KumarJun 1, 2026