Abstract

Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar two pivotal figures in Indian history adopted contrasting strategies for social reform each shaping contemporary India in profound ways. Gandhi with his emphasis on nonviolence and moral upliftment championed the upliftment of the lower castes through social and spiritual means advocating for a harmonious integration of all social classes. His approach was rooted in the concept of Sarvodaya—the welfare of all—and aimed at fostering unity and social cohesion through moral and ethical reform. In contrast Ambedkar a staunch advocate for social justice and legal reform focused on the structural and systemic changes required to address caste-based discrimination. His efforts were directed towards legal and political reforms including the drafting of the Indian Constitution which sought to ensure equal rights and opportunities for marginalized communities. Ambedkars approach was more radical emphasizing the need for direct and systematic changes to disman