Om Dr BR Ambedkar's Annihilation of Caste
B R Ambedkar, a brilliant academic who subsequently became an influential
political leader, wrote an explosive speech in 1936 amid the turbulent winds of
India's war for independence and the cry for social reform. This speech would
reverberate through the halls of history. This speech, titled "Annihilation of
Caste," was intended to question social norms and confront the foundation
of India's profoundly ingrained caste structure.
To promote his radical theories on caste eradication at the 1936 conference
of liberal Hindu caste-reformers in Lahore, B. R. Ambedkar prepared
"Annihilation of Caste" with a specific goal. On the other hand, his speech's
ideas were nothing short of revolutionary, leading the audience into new
realms of contemplation and inquiry. The decision to cancel Ambedkar's
invitation to speak was made as the organizers realized the consequences
of his remarks gripped them. Ambedkar took matters into his own hands
and self-published his groundbreaking work, unfazed by this setback and
understanding the importance of his message.
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