Question

Write about the contribution of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Political

Answer 1

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar knew the importance of print media. For him, it was the best instrument for creating public awareness and building the movement for social equality. He began to publish his own newspapers, namely, ‘Mooknayak’, ‘Bahishkrut Bharat’, ‘Janata’ and ‘Samata’. He formed, ‘Independent Labour Party’ for the good future of the working class. Later he formed ‘Scheduled Caste Federation’ to continue the work of shaping a society based on equality. In 1956, along with his numerous followers, he got initiated to Buddhism. Among his contributions, the most important is the drafting of the ‘Constitution of India’.

In 1947 Dr. Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the constitution drafting committee.

Founded the Independent Labor Party in 1936 and his party contested the 1937 elections to the Central Legislative Assembly.

In 1942 he founded Scheduled Castes Federation. 

He represented the untouchables in the Round Table Conference in 1930. Due to his consistent ceaseless efforts, the Harijans were granted reservations of seats in the elections.

Ambedkar participated in all three round table conferences in London and demanded a separate electorate for untouchables which were opposed by Gandhiji and led to the Poona Pact in 1932.