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BAHISHKRIT HITKARINI SABHA
Dr. Ambedkar organized a meeting on 9th March 1924 at Damodar Hall, Bombay, with objectives to establish a Central Institute which would place the grievances of the Untouchables before the Government and after many discussions, Central Institute was established. He proposed the name of the Institute as ‘Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha’ which was supported by all. The Vow of the Institute was decided “Educate, Agitate and Organize” and was approved unanimously.
Mr. Sir Chimanlal Harilal Setalvad, LL.,D. became the President of Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha and Mr. Never Nissim, J. P. was Vice President, Mr. Rustamji Jinwala, Solicitor, Mr. G. K. Nariman, Dr. R. P. Paranjape, Dr. V. P. Chavan, Mr. B. G. Kher, Solicitor, were included in the Committee. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Managing Committee while Mr. S. N. Shivatarkar, Secretary and Mr. N. T. Jadhav was Treasurer. The Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha was established on 20th July 1924 and was registered under the Act XXI of 1860.
Dr. Ambedkar framed constitution of this institution. Following is the text of the constitution.— Editors.
BAHISHKRIT HITKARINI SABHA
(Registered under the Society Registration Act)
Rules of Constitution
Established
20th July 1924
Head Office
Damodar Hall, Parel
Bombay - 12.
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