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@article{201548,
        author = {Dr. Pragnesh I Solanki},
        title = {Plight of Dalits in Dalpat Chauhan’s Selected Short Stories},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3966-3969},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201548},
        abstract = {The Indian social system is diverse in nature, mainly due to the variety of castes, and it is infamously known for the exploitation of the Dalits by the elite caste. Dalit literary texts have therefore developed a voice to protest these inhuman atrocities and injustices inflicted upon them. The present paper highlights the condition of Dalits in society, especially in the state of Gujarat, as expressed through the short stories of Dalpat Chauhan. It emphasises the situations of Dalit farmers, labourers, and professionals working in the government sector. They face untouchability, experience sadistic delight and exploitation from the upper caste, which is illustrated in this paper.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }