Resistance and Voice in No Entry for the New Sun

Literature has been used by the writers as a tool to express experiences, emotions, joys and anger. Poetry, a distinct form of literature is composed particularly to appeal human mind. Poetry is written to glorify human traits, demonstrate creativity of human mind and express permanent appeals of human beings. There are types of poetry known according to the subject matter in it. However, Dalit poetry in India emerged as a powerful literary movement that voiced the experiences of oppression, humiliation, and resistance faced by marginalized communities. The anthology No Entry for the New Sun, edited by Arjun Dangle, contains translated Marathi Dalit poems that articulate the struggle against caste oppression and social inequality. This paper aims to examine Dalit poetry as a form of protest through selected poems from the anthology: “That Single Arm” by Tryambak Sapkale, “In Our Colony” by Keshav Meshram, “Song” by Bhimsen Dethe, “Send My Boy to School” by Waman Kardak, and “Caves” by Jyoti Lanjewar. Through textual analysis, the study explores the protest articulated through resistance against caste discrimination and vindication of human dignity, education, and social justice. The research shows that Dalit poetry functions not only as artistic expression but also as a tool of social awakening and protest.