Dr. Ambedkar, in his books, Caste in India (1916) and Annihilation of Caste (1936), etc. made a historic analysis and recommended abolition of caste system. In his last speech to the Constituent Assembly, Baba Saheb stressed the need to give up the grammar of anarchy, to avoid hero-worship and to work towards a Social- not just a political- democracy. Though the principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity are enshrined in the Indian Constitution, the various social evils like caste based discrimination, increasing cases of atrocities against depressed classes and the rising divisive forces in the society are poising serious challenges and threats to Ambedkar's idea of social harmony and national unity. Hence, the need to follow the principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity becomes all the more relevant to create social harmony and inculcate a spirit of nation and nationalism in present scenario.
He has organized a good number 'of seminars and quiz competitions. He has also chaired and co-chaired in various national and international conferences.
He is also the member of Indian History Congress and Punjab History Conference. He is also consort with various committees of the University such as U. G. and P. G. Board of Studies, Inspection, Observer, Selection, Unfair Means, Compliantence.
Dr. Mahabir Narwal
Dr. Mahabir Narwal is Professor, Department of Commerce, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He has a teaching experience of more than 21 years. His area of interest is Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He has guided 4 Ph.D. and 45 M. Phil. students.
He has to his credit over 40 research papers in national and international journal. He has presented around 52 research papers in national and international conferences Seminars. He has represented Kurukshetra University in International Conferences at Chicago (USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand) and Dabang (Vietnam).
He has completed one minor research project "An Appraisal of Grant for Construction of House Development Scheme for Social Justice in Kurukshetra District" funded by Centre for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and one Major Research Project "Corporate Social Responsibility: A tool of Strategic Advantage" funded by UGu. He is also a paper coordinator to develop e-content and authored 10 Modules for Post Graduate Program in Human Resource Management under UGC Project, an initiative of Ministry of HRD.
Besides academics, he is associated with UGIPG Board of Studies, various inspection, selection, UMC and enquiry committees. He has also been the member of University Court. He is associated to Road safety club, KUK as member. At present in addition to teaching, he is also working (additional charge) as Director, Centre for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
Their philosophy diverged on some social and political issues, but there could be no doubt that both of them struggled sincerely and ceaselessly to ameliorate the lot of the depressed sections of the society, apart from liberating the country from the shackles of slavery.
The old Hindu social order was very exploitative in character which had denied equality and freedom to the depressed classes and minorities since times immemorial. The higher castes treated the depressed people as polluted and untouchable and kept them marginalized and isolated part of the society. Untouchables had no socio-economic and political rights. Without the fundamental rights and other affirmative action’s they could not be pulled out of the conferment quagmire of poverty, social exploitation and discrimination. As a matter of fact, Ambedkar's appearance on the political scene of the country was at a very opportune moment to assume the role of a dynamic leader to address the issues poisoning the life of the downtrodden. He immediately embarked upon the mission of social reforms with full vigor and earnestness. Ambedkar struggled throughout life for securing human rights, abolishing untouchability and doing away with the authority of old chaturvarna or caste system. He observes that without the , annihilation of caste social harmony and nation-building cannot be carried out and accomplished. He was not only anti-caste, anti- priest, and anti- Brahmanism but also was against all kinds of injustice and exploitation. As a matter of fact, his vision of social harmony and nation-building is reinforced by the visible cruelties being inflicted upon the downtrodden, treating them as sub-human beings. He emphasized on the construction of a virtual bridge between all classes of the society. It was his penchant for social and political justice, his vision for establishing a nation that provides greater opportunities to those who were historically disadvantaged, motivated him to draft the kind of Constitution which contains all those constitutional provisions which help establish just, fair, equitable and egalitarian social order. His heart bled for the poor, deprived and exploited masses of the society and his sincere struggle to improve their lot has earned him an unprecedented and glorious space in the modem Indian history.
Ambedkar appears as a rationalist and humanist, who was more concern about making life in this world worth-living and comfortable rather than focusing upon God and life of next world.
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