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Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (14th April 1891 - 6th December 1956)

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DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR WRITINGS AND SPEECHES Volume No. : 17 PART ONE DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR AND HIS EGALITARIAN REVOLUTION

PART ONE Edited by HARI NARAKE DR. M. L. KASARE N. G. KAMBLE ASHOK GODGHATE Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Govt. of India

Volume No. : 17 (I)

First Edition: Education Department, Govt. of Maharashtra: 14 April, 1979 First Re-Printed by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation: Jan, 2014 Second Re-Printed by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation: August, 2019 Third Re-Printed by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation: August, 2020 ISBN: 978-93-5109-189-9 Cover Design: Dr. Debendra Prasad Majhi, Ph.D.

Monogram used on the Cover page is taken from Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar’s Letterhead.

© Courtesy: Secretary, Education Department, Government of Maharashtra. ISBN (Set): 978-93-5109-171-4 Discounted Price: One Set of 1 to 17 Volumes (20 Books): Rs. 2250/- Discount Policy Annexed.

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Collected Works of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar (CWBA) Counselling and Collaboration Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India and Chairperson, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Shri Ramdas Athawale Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India Shri R. Subrahmanyam Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India Ms. Upma Srivastava Addl. Secretary and Member Secretary, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Govt. of India Dr. Debendra Prasad Majhi, Ph.D.

Director, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Govt. of India Dr. Brijesh Kumar Co-ordinator (CWBA), Dr. Ambedkar Foundation

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The Complete Sets of Collected Works of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar, popularly known as CWBA / lEiw.kZ ok³~e;] in Hindi and English, being released by Dr. Thaawarchand Gehlot, Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and Chairman, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation at New Delhi. Dr. Debendra Prasad Majhi, Director of the Foundation and Sh. Surendra Singh, Member Secretary were also present on the occasion. The V olumes in Hindi (V ol. 22 to V ol. 40) have been published for the first time in 2019. CWBA VOLUMES RELEASE

PREFACE

Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was an erudite personality, a symbol of knowledge and a great son of India. He was a public intellectual, social revolutionary and a prolific communicator. He has left behind thought provoking writings and speeches bearing interdisciplinary perspectives, with insightful analysis of sociopolitical situations which evoke intellectual reasons and emotions. His writings are having profound sense of justice manifested in emancipation of marginalized masses. He not only dedicated his life for ameliorating the conditions of deprived sections of the society, but his views on inclusiveness and “Samajik Samrasta” continue inspiring national endeavor. It is expected that these V olumes may provide contemporary relevance of his thought and open up the possibilities of rethinking Dr. Ambedkar in the present day context.

The mandate of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, inter-alia, include implementation of programmes and furthering the ideology and message of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar among the masses in India as well as abroad. It is a matter of great happiness that consequent upon a decision by the Governing Body of the Foundation Chaired by Hon’ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Foundation is getting the third edition of Collected Works of Babasaheb Ambedkar (CWBA) V olumes, reprinted on popular demand of the readers. It is informed for the benefit of all concerned that the Foundation always endeavors to make the V olumes available to the readers at an affordable price, and accordingly, it has also been decided to continue with the discount policy as per the past practices on Sale of V olumes. The discount policy of the Foundation has been annexed with each V olume. It is hoped that the V olumes will continue to be source of inspirations for the readers.

15, Janpath, (Dr. Debendra Prasad Majhi)

New Delhi

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“For I am of the opinion that the most vital need of the day is to create among the mass of the people the sense of a common nationality, the feeling not that they are Indians first and Hindus, Mohammedans or Sindhis and Kanarese afterwards, but that they are Indians first and Indians last. If that be the ideal then it follows that nothing should be done which will harden local patriotism and group consciousness.”—(P. No. 66) —Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR WRITINGS AND SPEECHES VOL. 17 PART ONE DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR AND HIS EGALITARIAN REVOLUTION

PART ONE STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORD (XI) PREFACE (XV) EDITORIAL (XVII)

Section—I MAHAD SATYAGRAHA Mahad Satyagraha not for Water but to Establish Human Rights 3 Section—II DR. AMBEDKAR-MAHATMA GANDHI MEETINGS

1. I have no Homeland 51

2. Why I should be Proud of that Religion . . . . . . . 57

3. What more Gandhi expected from the Sanatanists ? 59

4. To take Legal steps against High Caste Hindus who harassed Untouchables 60 Section—III ROLE OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR IN BRINGING THE UNTOUCHABLES ON THE POLITICAL HORIZON OF INDIA AND LAYING A FOUNDATION OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY 63 Section—IV KALARAM TEMPLE ENTRY SATYAGRAHA, NASIK AND TEMPLE ENTRY MOVEMENT 181 Section—V MOVEMENTS

1. I am a Man of Character 211

2. Instead of a Statue, a Public Library will be the Best Memorial of Sir Mehta 218 CONTENTS Sr. No. Subject Page (1) (2) (3)

FOREWORD (XI) PREFACE (XV) EDITORIAL (XVII)

Section—I MAHAD SATYAGRAHA Mahad Satyagraha not for Water but to Establish Human Rights 3 Section—II DR. AMBEDKAR-MAHATMA GANDHI MEETINGS

1. I have no Homeland 51

2. Why I should be Proud of that Religion . . . . . . . 57

3. What more Gandhi expected from the Sanatanists ? 59

4. To take Legal steps against High Caste Hindus who harassed Untouchables 60 Section—III ROLE OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR IN BRINGING THE UNTOUCHABLES ON THE POLITICAL HORIZON OF INDIA AND LAYING A FOUNDATION OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY 63 Section—IV KALARAM TEMPLE ENTRY SATYAGRAHA, NASIK AND TEMPLE ENTRY MOVEMENT 181 Section—V MOVEMENTS

1. I am a Man of Character 211

2. Instead of a Statue, a Public Library will be the Best Memorial of Sir Mehta 218 MESSAGE v PREFACE vii

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3. Public Bodies should help Canvasser 221

4. Bhaurao Patil’s Institution deserves Support 222

5. Complaint against me is Absolutely Unfounded 223

6. Forwarding letter 227

7. Pay more Attention to Economic, Educational and Social Improvement rather than Temple Entry 228

8. Nothing can Emancipate the Outcastes except the Destruction of Caste System 230

9. Depressed Classes Against Second Chambers 231

10. Remove basis of ‘Smriti’ religion 235

11. Hindus should not be Indifferent to Conversion of Depressed Classes 239

12. Rights not affected in the event of Conversion 244

13. Conversion Movement sans Selfish Motive 250

14. The Independent Labour Party : A Source for Betterment of the Depressed Classes 254

15. Civil Liberties of Indians 255

16. In any other Country such a Minister would have been dismissed 256

17. Socialists now Inactive 258

18. Let such Institutions grow in to big Libraries 259

19. A Bill to Control and Regulate Money—Lending 260

20. I shall stand for Principle and will fight alone for it 284

21. Ministry seems to be Intoxicated with power 285

22. Injustice to Tillers of Soil 288

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23. Dr. Ambedkar challenges Gwyer Award 290

24. I am Anxious more than Mr. Jinnah 300

25. When Buddha stopped animal Sacrifices, Cows were sanctified by them 302

26. Mahars have been Martial People 306

27. Representation relating to the Grievances of the Watandar Mahars, Mangs etc. 308

28. I shall be more Deadly against the Britishers than Hindus if . . . . . . . . . . 339

29. Exclusion of Depressed Classes from Viceroy’s Council as an outrage and Breach of Faith 340

30. Conference of all Leaders of the Depressed Classes all over India 341

31. Dr. Ambedkar and the Jewish People 342

32. I am not least interested in Formation of Ministry 345

33. Hinduism is Political Ideology as the same Character As . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

34. We are a Separate Element in the National Life 349

35. Scheduled Castes Settlement be made at par with Bantus 351

36. Hindus always regarded Scheduled Castes as ‘Out side the Pale’ of Hindu Society 352

37. Scheduled Castes’ case to be presented before U. N. O. 358

38. I fail to understand Attlee’s Statement 361

39. Secure Adequate Safeguards for the Untouchables 362

40. Indian Census 365

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41. Scheduled Castes in Pakistan should come over to India 366

42. Scheduled Caste Refugees neglected 369

43. Government should be Impartial 376

44. Be your own Light ! 378

45. Hinduism is the Latest Development of Social Thought in India 383

46. Scheduled Caste’s Emancipation—Draft Manifesto 385

47. Resignation not due to illness 404

48. Alliances with other Parties whose Objectives are not opposed to those of Federation 406

49. No man should be the Judge in his own case 407

50. Election Petition 408

51. Communists in Maharashtra 425

52. Starving People ask for Bread 426

53. Buddhist Seminary to be started in Bangalore 428

54. Buddhism disappeared from India due to Wavering Attitude of the Laity 430

55. I’m prepared to save your Life provided . . . . . 431

56. The Political Party does not exist for winning Election, but for Educating, Agitating and Organizing the People 435

57. A letter to Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the Book ‘Buddha and His Dhamma’ 444

58. Bhikhus should serve the Buddha by becoming Preachers of His Dhamma 446

59. I believe, my People will sacrifice Everything to Establish Buddhism in India 449

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APPENDICES

Appendix—I : Brute force will not sustain Untouchability 453 Appendix—II : Man’s Inhumanity to Man 456 Appendix—III : Orthodoxy run mad 459 Appendix—IV : Gandhi-Vallabhbhai Meeting on Eve of Poona-Pact 461 Appendix—V : Comments on Round Table Conference and Poona-Pact 464 Appendix—VI : Dr. Ambedkar is now putting Mr. Gandhi to an Acid Test 470 Appendix—VII : Dr. Ambedkar wanted an Extension in America 472 Appendix—VIII : For the present Dr. Ambedkar must work as a Probationer in Accounts Department 473 Appendix—IX : Take early action to repay your Debt. 475 Appendix—X : Reaction on the Statement dated 19-6-1936 issued by Dr. B. R.

Ambedkar on Conversion 476 DISCOUNT POLICY ON SALE OF VOLUMES

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SECTION I MAHAD SATYAGRAHA

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