A Concept Just Like a Coin Has Two Sides

As India celebrates the 135th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a man admired and revered across the nation, let’s revisit his social reform movements against the caste system, discrimination, untouchability, and for uplifting the downtrodden. -.

The practice of untouchability was more consistent in Dr Ambedkar’s life, at times more than even their access to basic necessities like water. Throughout his lifetime, Dr Ambedkar, who belonged to the Mahar community, faced untouchability not just once but numerous times, even after achieving what very few can in their lifetime. Yet, to many, he remained an untouchable all his life.

The treatment meted out to Dr Ambedkar and his community by those who considered themselves superior ignited a fire in him to understand the root causes of untouchability and what drives it. He set out on a journey of exploration. Exhausted by personal experiences, Dr Ambedkar turned to books in search of answers and came to the........

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