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Babasaheb Ambedkar is probably the most revered & feared Indian ever, across the Indian socio-political Spectrum.
In past few years, he is highly (mis)appropriated by Conservative Hindus & Conservative Muslims alike.
This #AmbedkarJayanti
, let's read his real opinions. #Thread
In past few years, he is highly (mis)appropriated by Conservative Hindus & Conservative Muslims alike.
This #AmbedkarJayanti
, let's read his real opinions. #Thread
#AmbedkarOnHinduSociety
"The first and foremost thing that must be recognized is that Hindu Society is a myth. The name Hindu is itself a foreign name. ..."
"The first and foremost thing that must be recognized is that Hindu Society is a myth. The name Hindu is itself a foreign name. ..."
#AmbedkarOnHinduismAndSocialUnion
"Hinduism and social union are
incompatible. By its very genius Hinduism believes in social separation which
is another name for social disunity and even creates social separation. ..."
"Hinduism and social union are
incompatible. By its very genius Hinduism believes in social separation which
is another name for social disunity and even creates social separation. ..."
#AmbedkarOnHinduism
About no FOE in Hindu Religion.
"In the Hindu religion, one can[ not have freedom of speech. A Hindu must surrender his freedom of speech. He must act according to the Vedas."
About no FOE in Hindu Religion.
"In the Hindu religion, one can[ not have freedom of speech. A Hindu must surrender his freedom of speech. He must act according to the Vedas."
#AmbedkarOnIslam
"For Islam divides as inexorably as it binds. Islam is a close corporation and the distinction that it makes between Muslims and non-Muslims is a very real, very positive and very alienating distinction. It is brotherhood of Muslims for Muslims only." (Contd.)
"For Islam divides as inexorably as it binds. Islam is a close corporation and the distinction that it makes between Muslims and non-Muslims is a very real, very positive and very alienating distinction. It is brotherhood of Muslims for Muslims only." (Contd.)
#AmbedkarOnIslam
"... To the Muslim ibi bene ibi patria is unthinkable. Wherever there is the rule of Islam, there is his own country. In other words, Islam can never allow a true Muslim to adopt India as his motherland and regard a Hindu as his kith and kin. ..."
"... To the Muslim ibi bene ibi patria is unthinkable. Wherever there is the rule of Islam, there is his own country. In other words, Islam can never allow a true Muslim to adopt India as his motherland and regard a Hindu as his kith and kin. ..."
#AmbedkarOnCaste
#CasteismInIndianMuslims
"But if slavery has gone, caste among Musalmans has remained... Indeed, the Muslims have all the social evils of the Hindus and something more. That something more is the compulsory system of purdah for Muslim women."
#CasteismInIndianMuslims
"But if slavery has gone, caste among Musalmans has remained... Indeed, the Muslims have all the social evils of the Hindus and something more. That something more is the compulsory system of purdah for Muslim women."
#AmbedkarOnHinduMuslimInterFaithBigotry
Sanghis & Musanghis might label Ambedkar as "Monkey Balancing Centrist Liberal" or just "Libtard Fiberal".
"If Islam and Hinduism keep Muslims and Hindus apart in the matter of their faith, they also prevent their social assimilation."
Sanghis & Musanghis might label Ambedkar as "Monkey Balancing Centrist Liberal" or just "Libtard Fiberal".
"If Islam and Hinduism keep Muslims and Hindus apart in the matter of their faith, they also prevent their social assimilation."
#AmbedkarOnHeroWorship
This is specially for Modi Bhakts and blind followers of any Politician.
"Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. But in politics, Bhakti or hero worship is a sure road to degradation."
This is specially for Modi Bhakts and blind followers of any Politician.
"Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. But in politics, Bhakti or hero worship is a sure road to degradation."
