Question

Select the incident that became the turning point for Dalit Movements in Karnataka:

• A. Rajyotsava Celebration.
• B. Farmers Movement.
• C. Inauguration of a Karnataka Daily.
• D. The Boosa incident of Basavalingappa.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Boosa incident of Basavalingappa.

The Boosa incident of Basavalingappa became a turning point for the Dalit movements, when Basavalingappa, a minister of Karnataka remarked crudely on Kannada literature in a ceremony at Mysore. Agitations started against this statement. Finally, Basavalingappa had to tender his resignation. This incident galvanized the Dalit identity and nourished its growth.