Dalit YouTubers challenge Indian media's portrayal of their community

Anjul Bamhrolia (in pink shirt), interviewing Chandrashekhar Azad, a prominent Indian Dalit leader, for one of his vlogs. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ANJUL BAMHROLIA
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NEW DELHI - As he drives his hatchback through a street in Gwalior in central India, Mr Anjul Bamhrolia speaks into an action camera mounted on his dashboard.

"Kanshi Ram (a deceased Indian political leader who campaigned for the upliftment of marginalised groups) would say whoever has money, mafia and media, he rules," the 34-year-old narrates in an April 4 video posted on YouTube.

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