Poona Pact , (September 24, 1932) was an agreement between Hindu leaders in India granting new rights to Dalits Poona Pact , Agreed to by Leaders of Caste-Hindus and of Dalits, at Poona on 24-9-1932 The following is the text of the agreement arrived at between leaders acting on behalf of the Depressed Classes and of the rest of the community, regarding the representation of the Depressed Classes in the legislatures and certain other matters affecting their welfare The Poona Pact of 1932 is one of the most critical documents in India’s fight for social justice and political empowerment for the Dalit (formerly known as “Untouchables”) community. This agreement between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent leader of the Dalits, and Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, shaped the discourse on caste-based political representation in pre-independence India. This article provides an in-depth look at the Poona Pact , its implications, historical context ...
