Author: Uttam Das
DOI Link:https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04020012
Abstract: This study explores the significant contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in shaping the Indian Constitution and his impact on the social, educational, and economic empowerment of marginalized communities in postindependence India. As the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, Ambedkar played a crucial role in formulating provisions that promoted equality, justice, and the abolition of untouchability, notably through Articles 14, 15, 17, and 46. The study also examines the implementation of Ambedkar’s ideas, such as affirmative action and legal protections for Dalits, and evaluates the challenges of caste-based discrimination that persist despite these reforms. Additionally, it investigates the impact of Ambedkar’s social reforms, including his advocacy for women’s rights through the Hindu Code Bill and his promotion of Buddhism as an alternative to the caste system. The study concludes by assessing the enduring relevance of Ambedkar’s vision in contemporary India and its influence on ongoing social justice movements.
Keywords: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Indian Constitution, Social Justice, Equality, Untouchability, Hindu Code Bill, Buddhism.
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