Guru Prakash Paswan

Guru Prakash Paswan

National Spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Guru Prakash Paswan is an Indian academic and political figure. He is the National Spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serves as an Assistant Professor of Law at Patna University. Known for his advocacy on Dalit issues, he has contributed to the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, promoting economic empowerment for marginalized communities. He has also written extensively on Dalit matters in publications like The Indian Express and The Print. Paswan co-authored the book Makers of Modern Dalit History, which explores the contributions of prominent Dalit leaders. He often speaks on topics related to social justice, Dalit empowerment, and the role of Dalits in Indian history and culture, connecting these themes with the broader narrative of Hindutva. His work emphasises the importance of Dalit inclusion in both historical and contemporary contexts​.

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11 December 2025 The Indian Express

Ambedkar the forgotten internationalist

As global conflicts intensify and global leadership falters, it is time to look back 75 years to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar - not only the father of India’s Constitution but also an internationalist whose foreign policy vision remains overlooked. He warned against aligning with China, upheld Tibet’s sovereignty, advocated U.S. ties, rejected non-alignment, and championed India’s UNSC seat. How different would the scenario have been if Ambedkar had led India’s foreign policy?