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Ambedkar's Vision for Indian Democracy

The one day seminar featured esteemed guests Professor Jeevan Kumar D and Dr. Rangaswamy D discussing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's visionary ideas on Indian democracy, constitutional rights, and social justice. Professor Kumar presented on Ambedkar's role in drafting the Indian Constitution and principles of equality, justice, and inclusivity. Dr. Rangaswamy analyzed Ambedkar's views on eliminating caste discrimination and affirmative action. The concluding Q&A session allowed participants to gain further insights. The seminar provided an enriching platform to delve into Ambedkar's ideas and their ongoing relevance in building an egalitarian Indian society.

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Ambedkar's Vision for Indian Democracy

The one day seminar featured esteemed guests Professor Jeevan Kumar D and Dr. Rangaswamy D discussing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's visionary ideas on Indian democracy, constitutional rights, and social justice. Professor Kumar presented on Ambedkar's role in drafting the Indian Constitution and principles of equality, justice, and inclusivity. Dr. Rangaswamy analyzed Ambedkar's views on eliminating caste discrimination and affirmative action. The concluding Q&A session allowed participants to gain further insights. The seminar provided an enriching platform to delve into Ambedkar's ideas and their ongoing relevance in building an egalitarian Indian society.

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A Report on the One Day Seminar

A session on the thoughts of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar regarding Indian democracy, constitutional
rights, and social justice was held on 12th July 2023]. The session aimed to shed light on
Ambedkar's visionary ideas and their relevance in contemporary Indian society. The esteemed
guests for the session were Professor C B Honnusidhartha, Ms. S Pratibha K.G.B. , Professor
Jeevan Kumar D and Dr. Rangaswamy D, who were experts in their respective domains.

Guest Profiles:

Professor Jeevan Kumar D: Professor D. Jeevan Kumar, Former Head of The Department of
Political Science, Bangalore University is a distinguished academician with expertise in Political
Science . He has authored several publications on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideas,speeches and their
impact on Indian society. Professor Kumar is known for his deep understanding of Ambedkar's
philosophy and its practical implications.

Dr. Rangaswamy D , Assistant Professor ,Karnataka State Law University gave us a highly
innteractive and informative session on Social Justice and Babasaheb's view on Social Justice.
He gave real-life examples to help us relate to his views.

Session Highlights:

Opening Remarks: The session commenced with an opening address by Professor C B


Honnusiddhartha who emphasized the importance of understanding Ambedkar's thoughts and
their continued relevance in contemporary India. Ms S. Prathibha explained the work and
contributions done by their institution in improving the conditions of the downtrodden classes.

Presentation by Professor Jeevan Kumar D: Professor Jeevan Kumar D delivered a


comprehensive presentation on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision for Indian democracy. He elaborated
on the principles of equality, justice, and inclusivity advocated by Ambedkar. Professor Kumar
highlighted the significance of Ambedkar's role in drafting the Indian Constitution and his
contributions to constitutional rights.
Discussion on Constitutional Rights: The session included an engaging discussion on the various
constitutional rights enshrined by Dr. Ambedkar. The guests explored the significance of
fundamental rights such as equality, freedom, and social justice in promoting a fair and just
society.

Analysis of Ambedkar's Thoughts on Social Justice: Dr. Rangaswamy D presented an analysis of


Ambedkar's ideas regarding social justice. He emphasized the importance of eliminating caste-
based discrimination and the need for affirmative action to uplift marginalized communities. Dr.
Rangaswamy D highlighted the ongoing challenges in achieving social justice in contemporary
India.

The session concluded with an interactive question and answer session, allowing participants to
seek clarification and gain further insights from the esteemed guests. Various topics, including
reservations, minority rights, and the impact of Ambedkar's thoughts on present-day policies,
were discussed.

Conclusion:

The session on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's thoughts on Indian democracy, constitutional rights, and
social justice provided an enriching platform for participants to delve into the ideas espoused by
this visionary leader. Professor Jeevan Kumar D and Dr. Rangaswamy D's profound knowledge
and expertise in the subject enhanced the quality of the session. The event served as a reminder
of the importance of upholding Ambedkar's principles to foster an egalitarian society and
advance the cause of social justice in India

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