In
India, social idealism and political-idealism were opposed to each other.
Ambedkar earnestly wished that the political idealism of the majority would
become the social idealism of all. The essence of his allIndia leadership could
be seen in his loyalty to his community. He always placed the freedom and
welfare of his community above the attainment of swaraj. But when swaraj was in
sight he made a compromise with the national leadership. He did not dominate
politics, but influenced important political decisions. Though he was the
leader of his community he tried to secularise Indian politics. Impact of the
west, rule of law, equality of citizens, political participation in law-making
and policy decisions, massive efforts of social reforms by Raja Rammohan Roy,
Ranade, Phooley, Agarkar and others; democratic liberalism, adult
franchise--were some of the factors which contributed to the secular trends in
Indian politics. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a unique instance.
Dr. Ambedkar was a contributor to the above trend. National integration was a
burning problem. Education and economic development, rational and empirical
outlook, modern science and technology, secular outlook to socioeconomic
problems and constitutional approach contributed much to national integration.
Ambedkar discarded separatist tendencies, and tried to become one with the national
trend. In this respect his contribution to national integration was great. He
vitalised the national life of India. His constructive statesmanship carved a
definite place for him in the line of the nation builders.
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