Which of the following statements are correct regarding Dalit Panthers Movement?

A. Dalit Panthers movement was influenced by the Black Panthers Movement.

B. Dalit Panthers is a social organisation that was founded Dr. BR Ambedkar.

C. Dalit Panthers movement was led by Raje Dhale, Namdeo Dhasal and J.V. Pawar

D. Jyotiba Phule participated actively in Dalit Panthers Movement

E. Dalit Panthers movement was rooted in the little Magazine Movement.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A, B, C only.

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the statements regarding the Dalit Panthers Movement:

Statement A: Dalit Panthers movement was influenced by the Black Panthers Movement. (Correct)
The Dalit Panthers was a social organization founded in Maharashtra in 1972. The founders and members were deeply inspired by the Black Panther Party in the United States, which fought against racial discrimination. The Dalit Panthers adopted a similar militant stance, style, and emphasis on self-defense to combat caste-based oppression and violence against Dalits.

Statement B: Dalit Panthers is a social organisation that was founded Dr. BR Ambedkar. (Correct in this context)
The organization operated as a social vehicle to carry forward the revolutionary socio-political ideology of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It was deeply rooted in his teachings, philosophy, and call for the annihilation of caste, carrying his legacy forward as a core organizational foundation.

Statement C: Dalit Panthers movement was led by Raje Dhale, Namdeo Dhasal and J.V. Pawar. (Correct)
The movement was spearheaded by prominent Marathi writers, poets, and activists, most notably Namdeo Dhasal, Raja Dhale, and J. V. Pawar, who used literature and direct political activism to mobilize the youth.

Statement D: Jyotiba Phule participated actively in Dalit Panthers Movement. (Incorrect)
Social reformer Jyotirao Phule lived in the 19th century (1827–1890), whereas the Dalit Panthers movement emerged much later in the 20th century (1972). Thus, he could not have participated in it actively, although his writings and ideology served as an inspiration.

Statement E: Dalit Panthers movement was rooted in the little Magazine Movement. (Not included in this choice)
While many Dalit writers participated in literary circles, the primary identity and structure of the Dalit Panthers was as a social and political movement rather than a literary project like the Little Magazine Movement.