DSNUK Trustee Adv Sushant Singh Speaks at House of Lords
7th May 2025
On 26th April 2025, DSNUK Trustee Adv. Sushant Singh Spoke at House of Lords on “Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Relevance in the Modern Times” on the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary (Ambedkar Jayanthi commemoration & Panel Discussion on Caste-Based Discrimination.
On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, a vibrant event was organised at the House of Lords. It brought together lawmakers, activists, and community leaders to reflect on the enduring relevance and importance of Dr B R Ambedkar in the modern era.
Adv. Sushant Singh, Dalit Human Rights Lawyer and trustee of Dalit Solidarity Network UK (DSNUK), was invited as a speaker. The panel was co-chaired by Lord Harries of Pentregarth, Member of the House of Lords and Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dalits and Adivasis, alongside other notable figures from FABO, Caste Watch UK, and partner organisations.
In his address, Adv. Singh powerfully emphasised the global relevance of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision in resisting caste oppression, systemic inequality, and institutional discrimination. He thanked all caste-based and anti-caste organisations in the UK for their tireless efforts to carry the movement forward, honouring the legacy of Ambedkar with consistency and courage.
He paid tribute to Dalit youth in India whose tragic deaths highlighted the brutality of caste discrimination — including Rohith Vemula, Muthukrishnan, Anitha, and Payal Tadvi — and reminded the audience of their sacrifices.
Adv. Singh also spoke of the Ambedkarite movements in the USA, commending their efforts to bring caste discrimination into the mainstream policy and academic discourse — leading to historic institutional recognitions in universities such as Harvard, UC Davis, and Brandeis.
He called for:
- Legal recognition of caste-based discrimination in the UK,
- Implementation of anti-caste policies in universities and workplaces,
- Mental health safeguards for caste-oppressed individuals,
- Inclusion of Ambedkarite thought in educational curricula, and
- Strengthening global networks of Ambedkarite activism.
DSNUK proudly recognises and celebrates Adv. Sushant Singh’s contribution and leadership on such an important global platform. His voice reflects the determination of a new generation of Ambedkarites committed to a just, equitable, and caste-free world.