Deshkaal: Yogendra Yadav on the Radical Ambedkar & Dangers of Mainstreaming Ambedkar's Legacy

Описание: In this episode of Deshkaal, on Dr. Ambedkar’s 135th anniversary, Yogendra Yadav in conversation with The Indian Express' Pooja Pillai warns against reducing his legacy to mere symbols. He calls for a rediscovery of Ambedkar’s radical vision of democracy, social justice, and the fight against the caste system. Yadav critiques contemporary Dalit politics for failing to fully embrace Ambedkar’s comprehensive approach, which includes economic, legal, and spiritual dimensions.

00:00 Intro
00:51 - Ambedkar: A legacy or just a symbol now?
04:04 - Discomfort with Ambedkar’s radicalism
12:05 - Difficult to look at Ambedkar critically?
19:13 - Ambedkar a mainstream icon: positive sign?
24:39 - What's the state of Dalit politics today?

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