Ambedkarβs views on the Constitution were honestly ahead of his time. He believed it should be a living document β flexible, yet strong enough to protect the most marginalized. He was really clear that political democracy had to go hand-in-hand with social democracy. And you could tell he was hopefuRead more
Ambedkarβs views on the Constitution were honestly ahead of his time. He believed it should be a living document β flexible, yet strong enough to protect the most marginalized. He was really clear that political democracy had to go hand-in-hand with social democracy. And you could tell he was hopeful but cautious β he warned us about how easily things could go wrong if we let inequality creep back in.
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Straight up, Ambedkar and Gandhi were on totally different wavelengths, even if they both wanted a better India. Politics? Gandhi wanted moral transformation through peaceful resistance. Ambedkar wanted legal and institutional safeguards β like actual power for the powerless.Economics? Gandhi was anRead more
Straight up, Ambedkar and Gandhi were on totally different wavelengths, even if they both wanted a better India.
Politics? Gandhi wanted moral transformation through peaceful resistance. Ambedkar wanted legal and institutional safeguards β like actual power for the powerless.
Economics? Gandhi was anti-industrial, into villages. Ambedkar said thatβs not gonna cut it for the poor β he backed modern industry and state intervention.
Social reform? Gandhi saw untouchability as evil, but still supported caste in theory. Ambedkar said caste is poison, period. He fought to end it β full stop.
Their impact? Gandhi moved hearts. Ambedkar moved systems. Both mattered, but if you’re talking about long-term foundations β Ambedkar built the house.
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