Dalits and the Dalit Movement

This work analyses the Dalit Movement with regards tothe twentieth century Indian nationalism andindependence movement.In this epoch, India wasdealing with double freedom movement rolled intoone.On one side Indian nation was fighting againstthe British Imperialism and on theother hand the least level of the ancient Hindusocial order varna, the Untouchables, were fightingagainst the higher castes for eradication of theirhistorical backwardness. This solution thoseproblems was possible via social and politicalterms.The mentioned movement under the leadership ofDr.Babasaheb Ambedkar, who is recognized as thearchitect of the Indian constitution, aimed to obtainboth political and social rights and freedom for theUntouchables.By this movement, Dalitsinitially managed to attain political rights and tooutlaw discrimination among people.And then, in orderto facilitate the integration of Dalits within thesocial sphere, they decided to convert fromBrahmanism to Buddhism in year 1956 and tenthousands of Dalits converted following Dr.Ambedkar.In the present day, the ex-Untouchables are livingunder the umbrellas of Buddhism,Islam or Christianityin various parts of India.