• Samir Kumbhar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a unique mix of a democrat, scholar, rebel, and statesman that we rarely come across in democratic societies. He was an outspoken supporter of democratic governance in India. Ambedkar strongly believed that a system can be termed as a genuine and comprehensive democracy only when it fulfils both political and socio-economic aspects of people’s participation and satisfaction. In terms of democratic maturity, there is no doubt that India has progressed through a process of gradual but steady consolidation of representative institutions, the separation of powers and the inclusion of people from all sections of the society in electoral processes. Even the enormous inequalities revealed by BR Ambedkar during the preparation of the 1950 Constitution did not appear to stop the democratic procedures. But despite having a democratic character India is still struggling to establish democracy on a solid socio-economic and political foundation. The Ambedkar perspective of democracy is founded on social justice and aspires to achieve social change and human progress. It is very hard to accept that in spite of India's constitutional democracy's longevity, issues remain concerning our democratic mindset, which poses a threat to the democratic ideal envisioned by Ambedkar. The present paper attempts to assess Ambedkar's thoughts on democracy from a socio-economic viewpoint and their contemporary relevance.

Democracy, social justice, human dignity, social change

"Relevance of Ambedkar’s Democratic Ideas in Contemporary Period: A Study from Dalits Socio-Economic Perspectives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.c26-c32, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508205.pdf

"Relevance of Ambedkar’s Democratic Ideas in Contemporary Period: A Study from Dalits Socio-Economic Perspectives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppc26-c32, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508205.pdf