New Dalit leadership can be seen at the horizon, says Ashok Bharti

This leadership is not limited to reservation or atrocities on Dalits, but has a larger development canvas

Ashok Bharti, chairman, All India Ambedkar Mahasabha; and principal advisor, National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations talks to Aditi Phadnis on the growing Dalit disenchantment with the ruling party and where does the future of Dalit leadership lie
 
 
Are you seeing evidence of Dalit disenchantment with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and when did it begin?

Certainly, Dalit disenchantment with the BJP is widespread. This disenchantment is not localised or limited to a few states or regions. It is nationwide; and has continuously been growing for last few years. 
 
In 2014, Dalits voted in large