Society in India: Ambedkar's Vision- Essays from Christian Perspective - Paperback

by Monodeep Daniel (Author)

Dr. BR Ambedkar (1891-1956) was a reformer, a statesman, an economist and an erudite thinker. However, his relevence goes beyond the boundries of politics, economy and societ. In this study which is relevence from Christian perspective. This is an example to show how an Indian Christian perceives Dr. Ambedkar's vision of thinking the Indian society. It is clear in these papers that in Ambedkar's line of thinking the Indian society must emerge as increasingly pluralistic, egalitarian and liberal social order. Rev' d Solomon George who has been actively involved in politics from subaltern section writes in the Forword of this book what politics means for Dalit Christians. From Dr. Ambedkar's perspective this can best be done in a democratic society. The lingering pursuit, however, is to explore to what extent we in post-colonial India have succeeded to shape our society on these principles.