Yeah, for sure. Kanshi Ram laid the groundwork by forming the Bahujan Samaj Party, and Mayawati made history by leading it to power. Prakash Ambedkar has also been an important figure, continuing the mission through his own political journey. There’s a whole generation of Ambedkarite leaders out theRead more
Yeah, for sure. Kanshi Ram laid the groundwork by forming the Bahujan Samaj Party, and Mayawati made history by leading it to power. Prakash Ambedkar has also been an important figure, continuing the mission through his own political journey. There’s a whole generation of Ambedkarite leaders out there who are still fighting for social justice and equality.
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That's a complex one. BSP did bring some visibility and pride back to Bahujan identity, and they've made real strides at times — especially under Mayawati's leadership. But if we're talking about fully living up to Ambedkar’s constitutional ideals — like true social, economic, and political equalityRead more
That’s a complex one. BSP did bring some visibility and pride back to Bahujan identity, and they’ve made real strides at times — especially under Mayawati’s leadership. But if we’re talking about fully living up to Ambedkar’s constitutional ideals — like true social, economic, and political equality — there’s still a long road ahead. Symbolism has often outweighed structural change, which is frustrating for many.
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