Ambedkar Jayanti is not really a celebration. It’s a sleight-of-hand by powers-that-be
Indian Express·1d ago·Anger
What Happened
Political parties across India unite annually on Ambedkar Jayanti while ignoring his warnings against hero worship and demands for social equality. Upper castes hold 55 percent of national wealth despite comprising one-quarter of population. Crimes against Scheduled Castes and Tribes continue rising. Manual scavenging persists despite legislative bans. The author argues state symbolism obscures failure to implement structural reforms addressing caste-based inequalities.
Key Entities
Ambedkar JayantiAmbedkarScheduled CastesScheduled TribesWorld Inequality LabManual scavengingUpper castesIndia