Dr. BR Ambedkar (1891-1956)
In the back Dr. op of the idea of social justice the relevance of Dr. BR Ambedkar stands. Dr. Ambedkar left an indelible mark on social, political and intellectual life of modern India. His struggle for social justice and political equality has remained the key stone of the entire edifice of Indian democracy.
He was the protagonist of a new social order. His views on social issues like caste, untouchability and women constitute the foundation of his socio-political ideas. His own experience in life and his intellectual faculty made him skeptical about the Hindu religion and its social order. His pragmatism and idealism prompted him to work for a new social order based on social justice so that the future of India democracy would be strong and stable.