Lingaraj Azad
Indian indigenous tribal activist (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Lingaraj (social activist).
Lingaraj Azad, popularly known as Azad Bhai, is a dalit activist from the Indian state of Orissa. He became notable for his activism in opposing Vedanta Resources's bauxite refinery in Lanjigarh and mining of Niyamgiri Hills that tribals say would displace thirty villages of Dongria Kondhs (the "Mountain Tribals") on top of the mountains.
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Lingaraj Azad | |
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Born | 22 June 1962 (1962-06-22) (age 61) |
Education | Matriculation (11th class) |
Occupation(s) | Social Service, Tribal and Environmental Activist |
Organization(s) | Adivasi, Kondha, Niyamgiri Surakhya Samiti, Samajwadi Jan Parishad |
Known for | Fight for the environment and tribals of Niyamgiri Mountains, Kalahandi, Kashipur in Orissa |
Political party | Samajwadi Jan Parishad |
Movement | Kashipur Movement, Niyamgiri Movement, |
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