Dr. Ambedkar, the principles of rule of Law, the right to freedom of speech and expression in India: a beacon light for the spreading of Dalit Literature

In this Article, I am interested in analyzing how Dr. Ambedkar, the drafting chair man of the Indian constitution has contributed in realizing the dream of self-emancipation, self- reliance, self-respect and self-confidence among Dalits in India. The beauty of the Indian constitution is that it is in simplest of the words, but of widest in meaning. The fundamental freedoms enshrined under the Indian constitution paved the way for the spreading of Dalit Literature. One can acknowledge this great visionary’s contribution to the development of the concept of social justice in India, particularly through the literature, a writing which underscores the philosophy behind it. And “Education, organization and agitation” were the key words of his self-respect movement. He had great vision towards enrichment of the rights of downtrodden people in India and imparted them to fight against social injustice to lead their lives as human beings like others in the society.