Kaladas Deharia
Kaladas Deharia is a singer, poet, and cultural activist. In 1992 he left his government job to join Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha, the labour movement of martyr Shankar Guha Niyogi. He formed Chhattisgarhi Lok Kala Manch and has been instrumental in forming “Relaa Collective”, bringing together several cultural groups and individuals from different parts of India. In 2009 he was recognized by the Chhattisgarh government for his cultural work in opposition to alcohol addiction.
