Dr. M. N. Wankhade
1924-1978
Centenary Tribute : 1924-2024
Scholar • Educator
• Literary Activist • Pioneer of Dalit literary movement
A torchbearer of Ambedkarite literary revolution, mentor to generations, and a conscience for democracy.
नवा मानव, नवा समाज, नवा भारत निर्माण करण्यासाठी सर्व भारतीयांनी सिद्ध व्हायला पाहिजे. त्यासाठी प्रत्येकाने बंडखोर बनायला हवे. - डॉ. म. ना. वानखडे.
Biography
In the post -Ambedkarite period of sixties and seventies the potential for literary facet of Ambedkarite movement was well conceived and recognised by many followers.
The most prominent amongst them was Dr. M. N. Wankhade, the most brilliant and erudite personality who held many responsible positions and high offices.
Selected
Writings & Speeches
Editorials, essays, and archival pieces with references and context.
Whitman's Mystical Bridge
Timeline – Highlights
- 1924 - Born at Thugaon (now Purna Nagar), Amravati, Maharashtra (Jan 20 1924).
- 1945- Gold Medal, B.A. (Hons.), Morris College; invited by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to teach at Milind Mahavidyalaya.
- 1963- M.A., Indiana University (USA); later Ph.D., University of Florida (USA).
- 1960s–70s Principal, Milind Mahavidyalaya; Board Chair & Dean, Marathwada University; founded/edited Asmitadarsha.
- 1973 Nominated Member, Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).
- 1978 Appointed Chairman, MPSC; passed away in Houston, USA.
