Decoding Ambedkar’s legacy: Revered or misused by India’s political parties?

Political parties across the spectrum—BJP, Congress, and others—have transformed Ambedkar’s legacy into a battleground for electoral gain, often reducing his radical vision for social justice to a symbol invoked for votes rather than a blueprint for transformative change. The true test of honouring Ambedkar lies not in slogans or statues, but in dismantling caste inequalities and realising the constitutional promise of equality he championed. Watch this exclusive with his grandson and former 2-time MP Prakash Ambedkar.