Ambedkar dedicated himself to the quest for justice, says scholar

Scholar Rajeev Bhargava highlights B.R. Ambedkar's dedication to justice and dismantling caste discrimination at a national seminar.

Among the most important features of B.R. Ambedkar’s personality is that he never sought revenge against anyone. Nor did he hold a grudge against those who discriminated against him or his community members or other communities. Instead, he dedicated himself to the quest for justice. This should never be forgotten, honorary fellow and founder-director, Parekh Institute of Indian Thought, Rajeev Bhargava said in Belagavi on Friday.

He was speaking at a national seminar on Reason, Rationality and Republic: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar organized by Rani Channamma University’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Study Chair, the Department of Social Work and the Social Welfare Department’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Training, Research and Extension Center.

The event was held at KLE Society’s Dr. B.S. Jirage Auditorium.

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Bhargava said that Dr. Ambedkar argued that discrimination within the caste system is not accidental but constructed.

“He believed that norms intertwined with moral principles are essential to dismantle this system and safeguard the sustainable well-being of society. It is in this context that I urge the current generation of youth to engage in active pursuit of knowledge and strive to expand their moral horizons without giving room to any form of discrimination. I also suggest that educational institutions must function strictly to facilitate this growth,” Prof. Bhargava said.

The New Delhi-based political scientist said that Dr. Ambedkar’s insights, moral principles and visions played a crucial role in shaping the public life of the nation.