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Karamchedu massacre refers to an incident that occurred in Karamchedu, Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh on 17 July 1985, where brutality by Kamma landlords against Madigas (Dalits) resulted in the killing of six Madigas and grievous injuries to many others. Three Madiga women were raped.
Jul 18, 2020 · Madigapalle, a Dalit colony in Karamchedu in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district was attacked by a large group of Kammas (a dominant caste) who were armed with deadly weapons, killing six Madiga...
Nov 2, 2023 · Introduction to the Karamchedu and Tsunduru Massacres. The Karamchedu and Tsunduru Massacres are hunting reminders of India’s deeply rooted caste-based violence. In 1985 and 1991, these events took place in Andhra Pradesh, leaving an impact on the country.
Dec 24, 2019 · Summary. Three cases of caste-based violence, occurring in coastal Andhra, are central to the postcolonial history of Andhra Dalits. The first case occurred in the village of Kanchikacherla (Krishna district) on 24 February 1968; a boy was tied to a post in the middle of the village, beaten and then burnt alive.
- Dag-Erik Berg
- 2020
Aug 17, 2017 · The Karamchedu massacre of Dalits (1985) on 17 th July, 32 years ago in Karamchedu, a village in Andhra Pradesh was a turning point not only in the history of Dalits’ assertion but also in distancing Dalits from the left movement who realized their solution lies in Dr. Ambedkar and Phule.
Jul 21, 2011 · Karamchedu village is located 7 km off from Chirala in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh State. The village was a big Panchayat with 16 wards. Kammas, the landlord community, lived in eight wards. Other eight wards comprised of BC, SC and ST people. Dalits resided in the 16th ward.
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The Karamchedu masscre led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh Dalit Mahasabha. As memory of the Dalits who have been martyred “Rudhira Kshetram” was built. We Dalits know what our lives are, the massacres, injustice, everyday dehumanisation.
