The Mooknayak is an online news website founded in 2021 that focuses on social justice for Dalits and marginalized communities.
[1][2][3] Its name, which means 'the leader of the voiceless' honors the Mooknayak newspaper founded by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in 1920 and reflects the work of its founder, Dalit journalist Meena Kotwal.
[4][5][6] The Mooknayak covers stories related to Dalits and other marginalized groups in India.
"[6] Kotwal founded the online version of The Mooknayak in 2021,[1] and by 2023, the organization employed 15 journalists, including 9 full-time.
[6] News articles are written in English and Hindi, and journalists produce videos for the associated YouTube channel.