“On the 26th of January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of contradictions.”

This quote is attributed to B. R. Ambedkar. B. R. Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, social reformer. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for…

B. R. Ambedkar warns about the gap between political equality (one man, one vote) and the social and economic inequalities that persist in daily life. This message reminds citizens and leaders that the work of the Republic is incomplete until we ensure that democratic values reach the lowest levels of our social and financial structures.

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