Poet, Author, Social and cultural Theorist and Political Activist.
Arjun Dangle who had dominated Marathi literature and participated in social movements in Maharashtra for the last five decades needs no formal introduction. A man with the sensitivity of a poet, erudite reader of history and social reforms movements of Maharashtra of the last five decades is a unique personality. He has not only contributed himself to the Dalit literary movement but guided aspiring authors of generation after generation. He not only dreamt of social equity on the lines of one enshrined in the Constitution but as a political activist participated in many agitations and led the masses for achieving goals through political means. His contribution to Marathi literature, social reform movements, and a fine understanding of Maharashtra’s socio-political ethos needs to be recognized by society. A small note on his achievements and contribution in many fields will be inadequate to throw light on his outstanding personality outside the academic field.