Question

Explain the following statement with a reason:

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had determined to work for creating a society based on the principles of “Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity.”

Answer 1

1. Discrimination was a major source of social conflict in Indian society.
2. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was determined to work to create a society based on the principles of ‘Freedom, Equality, and Fraternity’.
3. He conveyed the message “Educate yourself, get united and fight”.
4. He led the ‘Satyagraha of Chavadar Tank’ at Mahad. He insisted that public water bodies should be open to all.
5. He burnt Manusmruti, the book that was the source of social inequality in India.
6. In 1930, he launched a Satyagraha to open the ‘Kala Ram Temple’ in Nashik for all.

In this manner, he continued the work of shaping a society based on equality, freedom, and brotherhood.