2nd December 2018



“There were many activists who were working at the best of their excellence in the Ambedkarite Movement since the revolution of upliftment begun. But some of them scattered with the time and the changing ideologies and political aims and agendas. And some become mere spectator of all the changes. But J. V. Pawar remained firm on his ideologies and the promises he made to himself to work for the society till his last breath. He kept himself coherent to the changing scenario of an Ambedkarite Movement which made him relevant for all the time.” These were the words of Adv. Prakash Ambedkar while expressing his gratitude towards J. V. Pawar, the veteran writer, Analyst, annotator and critic of Ambedkarite Movement during his Reverence function at Ambedkar Bhavan in Dadar, Mumbai on 1st December 2018.

J. V. Pawar has recently completed his 75 years of age which became an objective to felicitate him for his contribution to the Ambedkarite Movement. A book named "Chalvalya Shiledar" dedicated to the life and time of J. V. Pawar was launched by the hands of Hon. Dr. A. H. Salunkhe. 

A “J. V. Pawar Amrut mahotsavi Gaurav Samiti” was formed under the Presidency of Hon. Bhimrao Ambedkar which has organized the function. Hon. Prakash Ambedkar, Hon. Meeratai Ambedkar, Hon. Bhimrao Ambedkar, Hon. Anandraj Ambedkar, Hon. Gail Omvett, Hon. Bharat Patankar, Hon. A. H. Salunkhe and Hon. Sankhye shared the stage with Hon. J. V. Pawar and his wife Jaimala Pawar. The entire respected person gave the words to their feelings about J. V. Pawar and his contribution to the Movement. A Felicitation book namely “Chalvalya Shiledar” consists of 75 articles written by 75 people expressing their gratitude towards J. V. Pawar was also launched by the hands of Dr. A. H. Salunkhe.




“The walls between the different communities of our society are so fragile that they can be built whenever one wants and they can decline anytime. We need the guidance of the people like J. V. Pawar who stood firm in every storm and faced every disaster for the betterment of the society. To guide the new generation J. V. Pawar must keep writing for many more years,” said Adv. Prakash Ambedkar while concluding his speech.

Many people who worked with J. V. Pawar in movement addressed the hall with their experiences about J. V. Pawar and the chilling movements run by Dalit Panther. The speakers included Comrade Prakash Reddy, Dr. Prof. V. S. Jadhav, Yuvraj Mohite, Ramakant Yadav, Urmila Pawar, Ram Jadhav, Dr. Shashikant Lokhande and many more. Mahesh Bharatiya has anchored the program. The entire family of J. V. Pawar including his elder Sister in law (Vahini) Shushila Pawar was present at the function.