DR B R AMBEDKAR AND

ANNIHILATION OF CASTE

AKSHAT MALVIYA
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 INTRODUCTION
• Dr Ambedkar first articulated caste inequality in Indian
society. He was of the opinion that nothing can build on the
foundation of caste.

• On the other hand, he worked for the ‘annihilation of caste’

because he believed that anything that is built on caste is going
to create inequality within.

• India cannot progress with its caste system which is the main
source of inequality. As we know, studies on caste hold their
own importance and relevance in Indian academics. There have
been many transitions in the concept and, historically, it is not
exactly the same as it was when originated.
 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
• This paper intends to explore the role played by Ambedkar
in general and his views enunciated in ‘Annihilation of
Caste’ in particular to Dalit revival

• It also states according to Ambedkar we cannot build

anything on foundation of caste.

• Annihilation of Caste is an account of the belief that social

reform has to take precedence over political and religious
reform, providing instances of the tyranny practiced by
upper-caste Hindus on the untouchable community of
India.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS AND FINDINGS
Q1) Who are untouchables and why they are stated as untouchables?
Q2) Discuss about Economic and Educational Progress.
Q3) Define caste system in India.

 Knowing about caste system in India.

 Knowing about peoples who were considered as untouchables.
 Studying about economic and educational progress
 Knowing about the restrictions imposed on the peoples of lower-
castes
 Understanding the division of rituals, occupations and Political
freedom between upper-caste and lower-caste people
 CONCLUSION
 Dr Ambedkar has tried all kind of strategies during his life for
eradicating caste and, more especially, for emancipating
the Dalit from this oppressive social systems. In the political domain, he
promoted separate electorate, party building and public policies like
reservations – and did not hesitate to collaborate with the ruler of the
time – be it the British or the Congress for having things done.
 More than sixty years later, his contribution to the making of modern
India is possibly more substantial than that of any other leader of his
generation.
 He has not only prepared the ground for a silent revolution, but has also
played a key role in the drafting of the Constitution of India which has
set the terms for the development of the world largest democracy.