RELEVANCE OF BHIMRAO RAMJI AMBEDKAR’S THOUGHTS IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA

Abstract

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is a living force in India today. The extent of social change of any socially discriminated people can be understood better than the social philosophy proposed by great leaders like Ambedkar in modern India. B.R. Ambedkar was a multi-faceted personality, a philosopher, a politician, a social reformer, a historian and an economist. BR Ambedkar was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. This research paper analyzes B.R. Ambedkar’s thoughts and its significance for achieving social justice, freedom, equality and fraternity through constitutional provisions in the 21st century in an Indian context. This article also assesses the role of Ambedkar in connection with his significant contribution to Dalit society, as an architect of the Indian Constitution, as a feminist, as an economist, as a writer and his place in the history of India. The need for this time is to highlight and protect those aspects of the personality and thinking of Ambedkar that help ensure social change. The radical part of Ambedkar’s legacy, which will strengthen the forces fighting for radical social transformations, must be protected and imitation. The life and work of Ambedkar cannot be ignored by anyone in our country who is concerned about a changing society. In conclusion, Ambedkar’s thoughts is still relevant in India to achieve social justice, eliminate Untouchability and establish equality, freedom and fraternity.