Liberation of Indian Society Through Social Equity & Equality: DR B R Ambedkar

Ambedkar emerged on the national horizon as a rebel and revolutionary, fighting for the respect and dignity denied to the Shudras, Untouchables and Women. He questioned the divinity and the infallibility of the Hindu Shastras which had created a society of inequality and serfdom. So, as a champion of the oppressed, Ambedkar stood firmly for man’s freedom, equality and fraternity. He had acquired immense knowledge and ability to combat the orthodox forces. He had a sharp mind, an impacting intellect to argue his own way and convince the government and authorities to bring about social legislation for improving the lot of the depressed classes. Ambedkar was a creator of rights for those who were deprived, as he led many agitations to establish civic rights of the untouchables and he also demanded their legitimate representation in the legislative, executive and judiciary. Ambedkar’s social philosophy is based on democracy and social equality. He demanded liberation of the Hindu society from casteism. His philosophy was not only giving assurance and peace of mind to the aggrieved; but it was making them ready for the Revolution. According to his social philosophy, every Hindu should have the liberty to associate in all legitimate ways with his co-religionist. The Hindu should build a common social code. If they had the freedom to marry among themselves, to dine together to work together in all spheres of life; they would become a united people and would have the ability to grow and to assimilate new members in their fold. Ambedkar worked relentlessly for the regeneration of humanity, for the well-being of mankind, for the transformation of man and society. He was a great social liberal. His vision was to produce a new social order based on the principles of justice, equality and fraternity. Thus, the idea of justice, equality, liberty and fraternity was the crux of his activities. He regarded justice is the foundation of moral order and justice is related with equality. Justice is to be secured through Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Equity signifies equality. In a nutshell, justice is simply another name for liberty, equality and fraternity so far as Ambedkar was concerned. Social equality means that all the citizens are entitled to enjoy equal status in society and no one is entitled to special privileges. There should not be any distinction of caste and creed, colour and race, groups and classes, clans and tribes All should have an equal opportunity to develop his personality. All citizens In India enjoy social equality.