Yashwant Manohar (born 26 March 1943) is an Indian Marathi-language poet, writer, and a literary critic. He gained fame with his first poetry collection ''Utthangumpha (उत्थानगुंफा)'' published in 1977. His poetry speaks fiercely against caste oppression and advocates equality, liberty, and fraternity. The poetry of Manohar is deeply influenced by the life and works of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Manohar is a Buddhist.
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