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Bakha is a 20-year-old sweeper and latrine cleaner who lives in a small town in the Punjab region. He is proud of his work, taking care to ensure the streets and homes are clean. However, despite his dedication, Bakha faces humiliation and contempt from the rest of the community. He is frequently beaten, abused, and ostracized by those who consider him "impure" and "polluted."
The novel is a landmark in "subaltern" literature—giving voice to the marginalized. Listening to the narrative allows the listener to hear the nuances of the socioeconomic tension in a way text alone might not capture.
Set in the fictional North Indian town of Bulandshahr over a single 12-hour period, the narrative uses a style to delve into Bakha’s internal struggle.