This critical biography, Portfolio Activist: Babu Jagjivan Ram’s Pursuit of Social Justice, offers a compelling exploration of the life and career of Babu Jagjivan Ram, a pioneering Dalit politician who navigated the complexities of mainstream politics while advocating for the rights of the marginalized. Jagjivan Ram’s remarkable journey marks a significant moment in Dalit politics, highlighting the potential for strategic engage­ment with the establishment to drive social change. By embracing Gandhi’s model of inter-class cooperation and leveraging his ministerial positions,...