INTRODUCTION Om Prakash Valmiki’s Joothan is not just a book—it’s a raw, unflinching journey into the heart of caste discrimination and the relentless pursuit of dignity in India. Through his powerful autobiography, Valmiki pulls back the curtain on the everyday realities faced by Dalits, exposing the deep-rooted social exclusion and humiliation that shaped his life. Moreover, from being denied access to water and education to enduring the pain of untouchability, Joothan lays bare the systemic injustices that continue to haunt...