Dr. Lohiya ke Chintan me Jati: Ek Samikshatmak Adhdhyan: An Analytical Study of Caste in Dr. Lohia's Thought

Dr. Prakash Keshav

doi:10.53724/ambition/v9n4.02

Authors

Dr. Prakash Keshav Assistant Professor, G.D. College Sheohar, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, (India). https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8863-2625

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53724/ambition/v9n4.02

Keywords:

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Caste System, Social Equality, Social Justice, Caste Abolition, Egalitarian Society, Discrimination-free society

Abstract

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was one of the mystics of Indian society who presented serious thinking to end the caste system and establish equality in society. His views focused on the eradication of caste-based discrimination and social inequality. Lohia considered the caste system as a major obstacle in the path of progress of society and advocated the elimination of caste discrimination through social, economic and political reforms. This study critically analyses Dr. Lohia's views on caste and exposes the depth of his thinking and its practical side. At the same time, it evaluates the relevance and challenges of his approach in the current Indian society. It is clear from this research that Dr. Lohia's ideas are very important and guiding in the eradication of the caste system and the establishment of an egalitarian society.

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