DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR: A CHAMPION OF DALIT RIGHTS AND HIS QUEST FOR THE JUSTICE OF THE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY

Abstract

As we All know that Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the Chairman of drafting comittee of  the Indian Constitution. He is still respected and remembered by many people. His ideas changed Indian politics and society in a big way. He fought for the rights of Dalits. He wanted them to live with dignity and equal status. For centuries, In India, Dalits were treated unfairly and pushed to the margins of society. Ambedkar’s thinking was shaped by many things. He was influenced by social movements and Western education. But most importantly, his own life shaped him. He was born into a Dalit family on 14 April 1891. From childhood, he faced caste discrimination. Those painful experiences made him stronger and determined to bring change. He was many things at the same time. He was a political thinker and also a politician. He was a sociologist and a social activist too. His ideas did not come only from books. They came from real life experiences. That is why his thoughts are still important today. Even after his death, his ideas continue to grow and stay relevant. During his life, he worked hard to improve the condition of Dalits in India. But he did more than that. He left behind strong political and social ideas. Because of those ideas, Dalits were able to take part in politics. They also gained more respect and a stronger place in society. Dr. Ambedkar believed that real change in a country must start with social and cultural change. He thought this was the base of nation-building. His ideas came from his life experiences. They were also influenced by Buddhism and Western thinking. He studied caste, varna, and religion in a deep and practical way. He looked at them through history and society, not just faith. He believed the caste system stayed strong because it was supported by Hindu religious laws. To end it, he said reforms in religion were needed. He also believed people should change social habits. Inter-caste marriages and changes in food practices were important steps to break the caste system. His message is still relevant today: real progress happens only when society breaks down old barriers, respects everyone’s rights, and allows each person to reach their full potential.