Babu Jagjivan Ram : A Crusader for Social Equality : A Study Based on his Speeches and Writings

Contents: Preface. 1. Institution of caste and untouchability. 2. Dalit problem: a national issue. 3. Casteless society: is it a dream? 4. The begar of forced labour: an institution of slavery. 5. Towards social transformation. 6. Change of religion: no solution of Dalit problem.  7. Caste system, untouchability and Jagjivan Ram. Appendices. Index.

Babu Jagjivan Ram was one of the topmost political figures of the pre and post independence era and known in the history as a builder of modern India. He was a great social rebel and radical thinker who fought for the liberation of the millions of marginalised sections of society, including the untouchables, the Shudras the agricultural labour out of social isolation, slavery, serfdom and discriminations. The present publication Babu Jagjivan Ram: a Crusader for social equality based  on his speeches and writings depicts his life long struggle for the uplift of the oppressed and the underprivileged classes and getting civil rights for them besides building a democratic socialistic India.

Whatever social change or silent revolution had come amongst the historically abused sections of society, his contribution is great and memorable.

This compilation will serve as a useful reference tool to the younger generation and general readers in understanding the social philosophy of India\'s one of the tallest leaders of 20th century. (jacket)