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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Relevance of B. R. Ambedkar’s vision in 21st-century Indian governance: An evaluation under the Modi Government
Authors
Satish Kumar Chawla
Abstract
The main principle of the Indian democracy is
established on the right concepts of liberty, equality, fraternity, and social
justice, which were proposed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the main architect of the
Indian Constitution. His agenda was constitutional righteousness, inclusive
leadership, and the safety of oppressed communities. This paper focuses on the
applicability of the concepts of Ambedkar in the 21st-century Indian politics
and the Modi Government specifically. The prime aim of this study is to find
out whether the current practices in governance are in accordance with the
constitutional philosophy of Ambedkar. The questions dealt with in the study
are on the issue of democratic functioning, federalism, social justice, and the
autonomy of institutions. The qualitative and analytical approach is taken,
where the constitutional provisions, government policies, judicial decisions,
and literature are used as the primary sources of data. The results will likely
show a partial congruence between the vision of Ambedkar and the current governance,
as well as the issue of centralization and the independence of the
institutions. This paper concludes that the ideas of Ambedkar are very
pertinent in this regard towards the reinforcement of democracy and assurance
of inclusive and accountable governance in contemporary India.
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Pages:169-174
How to cite this article:
Satish Kumar Chawla "Relevance of B. R. Ambedkar’s vision in 21st-century Indian governance: An evaluation under the Modi Government". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 169-174
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