Abstract

The notion of constitutional democracy as articulated by Dr B. R. Ambedkar is a unique effort towards associating political democracy with social justice the dignity of the individual equality and the protection of human rights. For Ambedkar the concept of democracy cannot be equated to merely elections and a parliamentary form of government but is a social and constitutional order where the principles of liberty equality and fraternity find practical manifestation. Thus the involvement of Ambedkar in the making of the Constitution of India is related to issues such as protection of Fundamental Rights elimination of untouchability equality before law political representation and the provision of safeguards for backward sections of society. Constitutional morality accountability of institutions and the rule of law have also been stressed by Ambedkar as the conditions for democratic governance. The significance of Ambedkar’s views in present-day India lies in the relevance of issues such