Historicity

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar role in the social reformation movement in India is absolutely important. He was staunch protagonist of social democracy. He has given philosophical foundations to the social movement. He has also given practical dimensions to his philosophical framework by starting various civil right movements. He gave human face to Indian constitution. He was responsible for canalizing the social democracy in true spirit in India.

• Babasaheb Ambedkar
• social reformation movement
• philosophical framework

1. Keer, Dhananjay, Dr. Ambedkar life and mission, Popular Publications, Mumbai, 1990, p. 54.
2. Narke, Hari, Kamble N.G., (Dr.) Kasare, M.L., Godghate, Ashok., (Ed.), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol.-17, part-II, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Source Material Publication Committee, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai, 2003, p.396.
3. Dr. Wagh Sandesh, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Social Movement, Sandesh Publications, Mumbai, 2012, p.9.
4. ibid, p.13.
5. Keer, Dhananjay., Dr. Ambedkar Life and Mission, op.cit, p.124.
6. ibid, p. 124.
7. As cited in Grover, Verinder, (Ed.)., Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar a biography of his vision and ideas, Deep and Deep publications, New Delhi 110027, 1998, article by Vakil, A.K., political Socialization of Scheduled Caste and Dr Ambedkar, p.183.
8. Narke, Hari., Kasare, M. L. (Dr.), Kamble, N. G., Godghate, Ashok, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar writings and speeches, vol. 17, part-two, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar source material publication committee, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai-400 021, 4th October 2003, p-429.
9. ibid, p. 431-432.
10. Narke, Hari., Kasare, M.L. (Dr.), Kamble, N.G., Godghate, Ashok, (Ed.)., Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar writings and speeches, vol. 17, Part–two, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar source material publication committee, Mumbai, 4th October 2003, p-478.