Marathi Dalit Poetry is one of the most significant literary movements in modern Indian literature. It emerged as a powerful expression of the struggles, pain, resistance, and aspirations of the oppressed Dalit community. Deeply influenced by the ideas of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, this poetry challenged the traditional social order based on caste and demanded equality, justice, and human dignity. It gave voice to people who had long been excluded from mainstream literature and society. Unlike earlier poetry that often focused on romanticism or spirituality, Marathi Dalit Poetry dealt with the harsh realities of discrimination, exploitation, poverty, and social humiliation. The roots of Marathi Dalit Poetry can be traced to the social reform movements led by Jyotirao Phule and later strengthened by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar's call for education, self-respect, and social transformation inspired many young writers to use literature as a weapon against oppression. The conversion of many Dalits to Buddhism in 1956 also influenced their literary expression by promoting values of equality, compassion, and freedom from caste-based discrimination. The Dalit Panthers movement, established in Maharashtra in 1972, played an important role in the growth of Dalit literature. Inspired by the Black Panther movement in the United States, it encouraged writers to challenge injustice through bold and fearless writing. Poetry became an effective