While it may be misleading to draw direct parallels with neighboring Bangladesh, the invocation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - the iconic architect of the Indian Constitution - into contemporary debates as recently happened in the Upper House of Parliament highlights a significant conundrum. This reference reflects not only our un-statesmanlike attitude but also our uncharitable attitude towards a stalwart who championed the rights of the underprivileged during an era when nationalist politics largely marginalized him.
Even today, discussions surrounding the thinker qua activist Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar evoke multiple discourses, positioning him in a metaphorical rehearsal room of history, awaiting an authentic assessment by future generations. His legacy serves as both a reminder and a challenge to current political narratives, urging us to confront the undue turns that politics takes for its own benefits.
In reflecting on Professor Khilnani's profound observation that Indian history is often portrayed as a "curiously unpeopled place", we are morally bound to consider the essential contributions of its founding fathers. The question arises: can we envision India without acknowledging figures such as Kabir, Phule, Birsa Munda, Periyar, and Ambedkar? These individuals form the bedrock of the Indian Constitution and embody the multicultural essence of our society.
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