Journalist V. T. Rajashekar passes away in Mangaluru
The Hindu
The Chief Minister said that Rajashekar had raised his voice against the caste system and human rights violations.
Journalist, author, activist and founder editor of the erstwhile Dalit Voice magazine V. T. Rajashekar passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru on November 20.
He was 93. He is survived by his son Salil Shetty, a former Secretary General of Amnesty International. Rajashekar was leading his retired life at Shivabagh in Mangaluru.
Rajashekar was a journalist with The Indian Express for more than two decades. He founded the Dalit Voice in 1981.
Rajashekar was a strong advocate of Dalit rights. He was a critic of the Sangh Parivar and right-wing organisations.
In his post on X, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Rajashekar was a fearless voice against caste discrimination and human rights violations. His loss is a significant blow, leaving a void that is hard to fill.
The Chief Minister said that Rajashekar had raised his voice against the caste system and human rights violations.
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