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On 4 February 1956 , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar renamed his long-running newspaper Janata (meaning "The People") to Prabuddha Bharat (meaning "Enlightened India" or "Awakened India"). This event is widely documented in Dalit history sources, Ambedkarite literature, and scholarly accounts of his journalistic contributions. Below are the key details: Background of the Newspaper Janata was founded by Dr. Ambedkar on 24 November 1930 as a Marathi weekly (initially fortnightly) to serve as a powerful voice for the Depressed Classes (Dalits), backward communities, and oppressed sections of society. It was one of the longest-running publications started by Ambedkar, surviving for 26 years (1930–1956). The newspaper focused on issues like caste oppression, social justice, political rights, economic inequality, and the struggles of marginalized communities. It played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion, critiquing Brahmanical dominance, and advancing Ambedka...