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Geetika AroraAIR 22· 2025

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Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had contrasting philosophies and approaches on caste and social reform. Examine.

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Introduction

Both Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar were bulwark of India's independence movement, but differing in the sphere of philosophy and ideology in caste sphere.

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Main Body

M.K Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar:- contrasting philosophies/approaches :-

1on caste :-

Basis | M.K. Gandhi | Dr. Ambedkar

(a) Varna framework | He espoused for Varna framework forbidding Jnana Bandhirya as fundamental. | He outright rejected [that] framework as non-etical national, having Brahmanical dominance.

(b) Future of Caste | He espoused for reform to amongst all apostle Undertakin (Reform by differ methods) | He espoused for sadimal-annihilation of caste through different methods (Vedakusum renewed)

2on social reform :-

[Gandhi column] | [Ambedkar column]

(a) He advocated spiritual approach on social reform (Ram Rajya) | He advocated pragmatic approach on social reform. (Constituent e statutory infrastructure)

(b) Social reform through change of heartsecclesiastical masugan caval caval through > desalted nesiascan case | (b) reform through empowerment of battle (all India universities federation, RPI etc

(c) Preservation separate elaborate | I considered here as correct mixture. I consider both as tools for upliftment of Dalits (Jdafidate Jast & Roma Part 1832)

2on social reforms

[Two columns comparison]

Gandhi | Ambedkar

(a) He advocated spiritual approach on social reform (Ram Rajya) | (a) He advocated pragmatic approach on social reform. (Constituent e statutory infrastructure)

(b) Social reform through change of heartsecclesiastical mesoscan caval caval | (b) reform through empowerment of battle (all India universities federation, RPI etc

Despite differences, Ambedkar & Gandhi had mutual respect for each other inasmuch having the ultimate goal of social well-being

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Conclusion

Despite differences, Ambedkar & Gandhi had mutual respect for each other inasmuch heaving the ultimate goal of social well-being

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Diagram

Table comparing M.K. Gandhi and Dr. Ambedkar on caste and social reform

  • Uses table format for clarity
  • Identifies key differences systematically
  • Mentions specific organizations and concepts

Topper

Geetika Arora

AIR 222025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present

Social reform movements

Caste and social reform - Gandhi vs Ambedkar

Writing Stats

283

Total words

5

Paragraphs

analytical and comparative

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