Consider the following quote : "On the 26th January, 1950, we are going to enter a life of contradictions. In politics, we will have equality and in social and economic life we will have inequality." To whom among the following leaders is this quote attributed?

Consider the following quote : "On the 26th January, 1950, we are going to enter a life of contradictions. In politics, we will have equality and in social and economic life we will have inequality." To whom among the following leaders is this quote attributed? Correct Answer <span style="">B. R. Ambedkar</span>

The correct answer is B. R. Ambedkar.

Key Points

  • In his concluding speech to the Constituent Assembly, Dr B.R. Ambedkar stated his anxiety over the unequal status of the Dalits.
  • “On the 26th of January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of contradictions. In politics, we will have equality and in social and economic life we will have inequality.Hence Option 3 is correct.
  • In politics they would be recognising the principle of one man one vote and one vote one value.
  • But in their social and economic life, they would continue to deny the principle of one man one value.
  • In this way, they would continue to live a life of contradictions.
  • Naturally they needed equality in social as well as economic life.

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative Assertion (A) : The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from 26th January. 1950. Reason (R) : 26th January is celebrated as the Republic Day.
An assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below. Assertion (A) : The Indian Constitution came into force with effect from 26th January 1950. Reason (R) : 26th January is celebrated as the Republic day.