Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891-1956), a born rebel, is the builder of modern India. He drafted independent India’s constitution. Educated in USA and UK, he is revolutionary and statesman who fought for the socio-political rights of millions of untouchables. He is the most honoured crusader of 20-century against rigidities of India’s peculiar caste system and practice of untouchability. As a radical humanist in his thought and action he rebelled against all the oppressive features of the Hindu society. he rebelled for four decades, even after his elevation as Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council against discriminations, indignities, injustices and tyrannies of Depressed humanity. He served the nation in the most difficult times in the history during the Second World War and war reconstruction days. In History he is remembered like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawahar Lal Nehru. The present study Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: A Rebel Dalit Leader in two volumes, discusses his struggle in life, education and fight for the Depressed Classes. Volume I contains some of his early studies on caste system, speeches and RTC documents selected from the RTC proceedings, Gandhiji’s correspondence on Communal Award, Poona Pact etc. All these papers and select documents depict Dr. Ambedkar’s constant fight for social justice, equality, constitutional and political safeguards for the millions of ex-untouchables. Vol. II contains his correspondence with the top administrators, leaders besides some of his speeches as a rebel national leader.
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