Which writer authored 'Baluta', recognised as the pioneering Dalit autobiographical work in the Marathi language?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Daya Pawar

Explanation:

• 'Baluta' is an influential Marathi-language autobiography written by Daya Pawar.
• Published in 1978, 'Baluta' is recognized as one of the pioneering Dalit autobiographies in Marathi literature.
• Daya Pawar's work brought the harsh realities of the Dalit experience to light, addressing themes of caste discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion.
• The autobiography played a key role in giving voice to the Dalit community and is considered a significant work in the literary movement for social justice.

Information Booster:

• Dalit Literature: This genre, especially through works like 'Baluta', aims to highlight the lives, struggles, and rights of Dalits, focusing on their marginalization and oppression within society.
• Dalit Writers: Other prominent Dalit writers in Marathi include Sharankumar Limbale and Namdeo Dhasal, but Daya Pawar's 'Baluta' is regarded as the pioneering work.
• Impact of 'Baluta': The book is an important part of the Dalit Panther Movement, which emerged in Maharashtra in the 1970s to fight against caste-based discrimination and promote the rights of Dalits.