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Famous For | Being the founder of the human rights organization 'Safai Karmachari Andolan' (SKA), campaigning for the extermination of manual scavenging and employment of scavengers in India |
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Physical Stats & More
Eye Color | Black |
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Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
Education |
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Personal Life
Religion | Christianity |
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Hobbies | Reading |
Family
Father | Bezwada Rachel | ||||
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Mother | Bezwada Yacob | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Wilson co-founded the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) and is the National Convenor. | |
His parents reconciled after living separately for seven years. | |
Considered a miracle baby by his mother, he received a commitment to education distinct from his siblings'. | |
He relocated to Hyderabad for his schooling. | |
Wilson educated manual scavengers and launched campaigns against the practice. | |
In 1993, he established the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) to end manual scavenging. | |
Wilson filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to ban dry latrines' use. | |
He was a guest on the Indian television show 'Satyamev Jayate' in 2012. | |
Wilson initiated the 'Bhim Yatra' to spotlight worker fatalities in dangerous environments. | |
He appeared on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Karamveer Special in 2020. |