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26/11/2025

https://youtu.be/nJtLIE3ODvY?si=NBk6_Ew6QEklqyJZ

भारत के सबसे उपेक्षित माने जाने वाले मुसहर और नट समाज की किस्मत अब बदल रही है… और इस बदलाव की अगुवाई कर रही हैं – Shruti Nag...

18/10/2025

https://youtu.be/XQ1ulmUQtOY?si=R6YYXfmTKW4CVA0t

राजनीति, समाज, साहित्य और इतिहास की खबरों को देखने के लिए चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें।

साँचिया सिर्फ सूचना नही देता बल्कि पूरी जनपक्षधरता के साथ प्रतिरोध की हिस्सेदारी भी करता है। इस हिस्सेदारी को आप का सहयोग चाहिए।

प्रतिरोध की आवाज जनसहयोग से ही ऊर्जावान रह सकती है। इसलिए हमारे चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें और वीडियो को लाइक और शेयर करें।
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“काशी के कर्णधार” की इस चौथी कड़ी में,डॉ. Lenin Raghuvanshi से हुई गहन चर्चा — जाति, धर्म, समाज और उनके काम पर।डॉ. Lenin Raghuvanshi एक प्रसि....

01/10/2025

South Asia Research Institute for Minorities
PODCAST: The Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and Beyond

Held on: Thursday, 29 September 2025

Guest Speaker:
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Dalit rights activist, political thinker, and social entrepreneur. He is one of the founding members of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)

Moderator: Heman Das, Senior Research Associate, SARIM



Link:

South Asia Research Institute for MinoritiesPODCAST: The Future of Social Justice Movements in South Asia: Dalit Voices and BeyondHeld on: Thursday, 29 Septe...

28/09/2025

✨ महिलाओं के हक की लड़ाई, बाल विवाह के खिलाफ बुलंद आवाज़ ✨

श्रुति नागवंशी (वाराणसी) की प्रेरक कहानी पढ़ें 👇
Shruti Nagvanshi’s inspiring journey from Varanasi — fighting for women’s rights and raising her voice against child marriage 👇

🔗 https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/story-of-social-worker-shruti-nagvanshi-in-varanasi-uttar-pradesh-news-ups25092803758

#महिलाअधिकार #बालविवाहखत्मकरो #मानवाधिकार #श्रुति_नागवंशी #वाराणसी #न्यायकीलड़ाई

मशहूर गीतकार जावेद अख्तर ने वर्ष 2000 में जन मित्र पुरस्कार से किया सम्मानित.

31/08/2025

India’s Tryst with Caste Is Not Over 🇮🇳✊

“75 Years of Freedom, Yet Justice Denied.”

Even today, millions of Dalits face systemic humiliation, denial of justice, and state apathy. Lenin Raghuvanshi’s Dalits in Independent India (2024) is both an indictment of this failure and a roadmap for an inclusive future.

📖 From unrecorded atrocities to the empowering vision of the Neo-Dalit movement, this book calls for a fraternity of resistance that unites all oppressed groups against casteism, authoritarianism, and hate.

📰 Read powerful reflection here: 🔗 https://medium.com//indias-tryst-with-caste-is-not-over-reflections-on-dalits-in-independent-india-0320783b9617

More than seventy-five years have passed since India, the world’s largest democracy, gained independence. The tricolour has been hoisted at…

28/08/2025

A Father’s Pride: From Struggles to Kabeer’s Victory
By Lenin Raghuvanshi — 3 min read · Just now

When Hindustan Times ran the headline “Varanasi’s Kabeer wins a thriller in state 6 ball snooker c’ship”, I felt immense pride. My son, Kabeer Karunik, clinched a 4–3 comeback victory at the State 6 Ball Snooker Championship in Prayagraj—a triumph that went far beyond sport.

What This Win Means to Me

We live simply, committed to the Buddha’s Right Livelihood and Shiva’s essence of फक्कड़पन (candor). This choice meant modest living, even while I traveled abroad for honors like the 2010 Weimar Human Rights Award—our priorities always stayed rooted in essentials.

During the pandemic, our entire family tested positive for COVID-19. I fell critically ill. Shruti and Kabeer rushed me to Teen Murti Hospital, Varanasi. Friends and comrades were there with prayers, funds, and support—but it was Kabeer’s devotion that truly saved me. He visited daily, encouraged me to quit alcohol, and reminded me why life matters.

Today, watching him play with calculated focus and calm resilience, I see that his strength is born of shared struggle. This win isn’t just about snooker—it’s proof that dreams don’t need privilege; they need courage.

I was marching against child labour across Asia when Kabeer was born in 1998. A year later, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi welcomed him at the Bachpan Bachao Andolan in Delhi—a reminder that our fight is always for the children.

Kabeer, I love you. Bravo. May your passion, perseverance, and grace continue to inspire all of us. 🌟

Original Post (Longer, reflective version):

When I opened the newspaper and saw the headline — “Varanasi’s Kabeer wins a thriller in state 6 ball snooker c’ship” — my heart swelled…

02/08/2025

🌍 From Kashi to Phuket: A Journey of Purpose-Driven Leadership 🌍

PVCHR proudly celebrates Shruti Nagvanshi’s global recognition at the Radio City Business Titans Awards 2025 in Phuket, where she received the award for Excellence in Promoting Human Dignity and Social Leadership.

This is more than an award — it’s a movement for justice, dignity, and inclusive development. 🌟

✅ Featured in multiple online and print media
✅ Broadcasted repeatedly by Radio City Varanasi
✅ Recognized globally for grassroots social entrepreneurship & SDG leadership

🔗 Read Full Stories & View Photos:
➡️ https://pvchrthroughphotography.blogspot.com/2025/08/beyond-borders-capturing-glory-of.html
➡️ https://pvchrthroughphotography.blogspot.com/2025/08/homecoming-of-hope-part-1.html
➡️ https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2025/08/from-kashi-to-phuket-journey-of-purpose.html
➡️ Medium Feature

📹 Watch Video Highlights:
▶️ YouTube Video 1
▶️ YouTube Video 2
▶️ YouTube Video 3

📖 Read More Media Features:
Junputh English
Junputh Hindi
Jhumritalaiya
Telescope Times
Hamara Morcha

✨ Moments to Remember:
🏆 Receiving the award from Sophie Choudry
🌟 Sharing the stage with Boman Irani
🎙 Celebrated at Radio City Varanasi
🌸 Grand welcome in Kashi by family, community & PVCHR team

A blog about PVCHR

15/05/2025

🌍✊ Lenin Raghuvanshi: A Tireless Voice for the Marginalized

From the dusty lanes of Varanasi to global human rights platforms, Lenin Raghuvanshi has dedicated his life to dismantling caste hierarchies, ending bonded labor, and building a society rooted in justice, dignity, and non-violence.

Founder of PVCHR and Jan Mitra Nyas, Lenin’s journey began in the heart of conservative Uttar Pradesh, where his personal rejection of caste and patriarchy became the foundation of his activism. Inspired by the teachings of Buddha, Gandhi, Ambedkar, Kabir, and Swami Agnivesh, he launched movements that challenged centuries of oppression.

🏅 From rescuing child laborers to launching the Neo-Dalit movement, he has influenced policies, empowered over 200+ villages, and received global recognition, including the Gwangju Human Rights Award, International Human Rights Prize of Weimar, and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Even in the face of death threats and state resistance, Lenin's commitment to non-violent social transformation remains unshaken. His life story is not just an inspiration—it's a call to action.

📢 Know more. Get inspired. Join the movement.: https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2025/05/lenin-raghuvanshi-comprehensive.html

A blog about PVCHR

02/05/2025

🌍✨ Proud Moment for India!
Shruti Nagvanshi, renowned human rights defender and co-founder of PVCHR, has been officially listed among the female nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 on Wikipedia! 🕊️💜
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/.../List_of_female_nominees_for...
Her tireless work uplifting marginalized communities—especially Dalits, women, and children—has inspired transformation from the grassroots to global platforms. Shruti’s commitment to peace, dignity, and justice continues to shine as a beacon of hope. 🌿✊
Let’s celebrate this historic recognition!
🔗 Read more on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/.../List_of_individuals...

11/04/2025

👁️✨ Bringing Light to the Eyes in Pindra, Varanasi!

With deep commitment to dignity and justice, JanMitra Nyas, PVCHR, and the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture, in collaboration with RJ Shankara Eye Hospital, organized a Free Eye Check-Up Camp for survivors of torture and economically marginalized individuals.

✅ 43 people screened
👁️ 25 cataract patients identified
🆓 Free surgeries, lens implants, spectacles & transportation

A small step toward a brighter, clearer, and more dignified future for all. 🙌

📰 Read the full story here:
🔗 https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2025/04/bringing-light-to-eyes-free-eye-check.html

A blog about PVCHR

15/02/2025

https://junputh.com/column/arvind-kejriwal-defeat-in-delhi-exposes-his-moral-and-political-hypocrisy/

आज के राजनीतिक परिप्रेक्ष्य में अरविंद केजरीवाल और उनकी सरकार की नीतियां पूरी तरह से विफल साबित हो रही हैं

01/12/2024

🎉 सम्मान और प्रेरणा का प्रतीक: हाशिये के लिए संघर्ष की गूंज!

रेक्स कर्मवीर पुरस्कार और गोल्ड चक्र अवार्ड केवल व्यक्तिगत पहचान नहीं हैं, बल्कि हाशिये पर खड़े समुदायों के अधिकारों और न्याय के लिए किए गए संघर्ष का प्रमाण हैं।

श्रुति नागवंशी और लेनिन रघुवंशी ने इस यात्रा को समाज के हर कमजोर वर्ग को सशक्त बनाने के संकल्प के साथ शुरू किया। यह सम्मान उन सभी को समर्पित है, जो उनके साथ इस संघर्ष में खड़े रहे।

👉 पढ़ें लेख:
"सम्मान केवल निजी उपलब्धि नहीं, हाशिये के लिए संघर्ष का प्रमाण है"
🔗 पूरा लेख यहां पढ़ें: https://junputh.com/column/rex-karmveer-award-is-not-personal-achievement-but-validates-struggle-for-the-marginalised/

#रेक्सकर्मवीरपुरस्कार
#सामाजिकन्याय
#हाशियेकेलिएसंघर्ष
#समानताकीओर

हम सब मिलकर यह सुनिश्चित करें कि हर व्यक्ति को न्याय, समानता और सम्मान मिले, क्योंकि यही सच्ची मानवता है