Pasmanda Muslims, Caste & Social Justice | Ali Anwar Ansari (Ex-MP)

In this episode of Nous Podcast, Ali Javed speaks with Ali Anwar Ansari, former Rajya Sabha MP and President of Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz. A veteran journalist turned politician, Ali Anwar has been a key voice advocating for social justice, caste representation, and reservation for Dalit Muslims in India.
Before entering politics, Ali Anwar spent years in journalism and was awarded the prestigious KK Birla Foundation Fellowship (1996) for his research on Bihar’s Dalit and Pasmanda Muslims. He has authored several books on Pasmanda politics, including ‘Masawat Ki Jung’ and ‘Sampoorn Dalit Andolan: Pasmanda Tasawwur’.
In this conversation, we delve into the caste question among Indian Muslims, the Pasmanda movement, and the demand for SC category reservation for Dalit Muslims. Why does Ali Anwar advocate for this? What challenges do Pasmanda Muslims face in India’s socio-political landscape?
Join Ali Javed in this thought-provoking conversation on Pasmanda identity, caste, and justice.