B. R. Ambedkar Quotes


I prefer Buddhism because it gives three principles in combination, which no other religion does. This is what man wants for a good and happy life. Neither god nor soul can save society.


Citations

Ambedkar, B. R. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches, Vol. 17, Part 3, Education Department, Government of Maharashtra, 2003.

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B. R. Ambedkar
B. R. Ambedkar
  • Born: April 14, 1891
  • Died: December 6, 1956
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Dalit Rights Movement

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar ([bʌbəsɑheb ɑmbɛdkɑə]), was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits). He was British India's Minister of Labour in Viceroy's Executive Council, Chairman of the Constituent Drafting committee, independent India's first Minister of Law and Justice, and considered the chief architect of the Constitution of India.