Dr. Jitendra Khatait (Tharu Tribe) on Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha's Book "The Tharus of West Champaran"

Dr. Jitendra Khatait (Tharu Tribe) on Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha's Book "The Tharus of West Champaran"

 “Dr. Ajay kumar Ojha’s first book,  “From Pasturization to Pauperization of the Tharus”, second book “Wonderful Tharu Tribe, Alluring Tharuhat and Charming Champaran”, third book, “Demystifying the Origin of Tharus”, and now this comprehensive book on Social System and Culture of the Tharus of West Champaran -  one of its kind in social science research and outcome of decades of dedication and commitment of the author. Now let me confess I belong to the Tharu community of West Champaran  but it seems Dr. Ajay Ojha knows more than me about the Tharus.”

Dr. Jitendra Khatait

Associate Professor

Indian Institute of Technology

New Delhi

Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha with Dr. Jitendra Khatait (Tharu Tribe) in IIT Delhi Campus

Dr. Avijit Pathak on Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha's Book "The Tharus of West Champaran"

 

Dr. Avijit Pathak on Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha's Book "The Tharus of West Champaran"

“Dr. Ajay Kumar Ojha's anthropological gaze, sociological critique and humanistic sensibilities are bound to make every alert reader reflect on the Tharus of West Champaran - from the social and cultural profile of this tribal community to the tales of their eventual disempowerment. Indeed, this rigorously researched book awakens us, and makes us see the way the Tharus eventually lost their fertile land with the process of 'pasturization' after 1947. As government officials and greedy traders exploited this innocent community, and acquired their land, it led to the process of 'pauperization' of the Tharus. This insightful book ought to be read by all those who feel that a democratic society must resist the colonization of the tribal community by 'educated outsiders'.”

DR. AVIJIT PATHAK

Former Professor & Chairman

Centre for the Study of Social System

Jawaharlal Nehru University

New Delhi : 110067