Annihilation - Of Caste

: True annihilation requires "killing the monster" by rejecting the religious notions on which caste is founded.

: Ambedkar identified the root of the caste system in religious texts like the Manusmriti and Vedas . He argued that as long as Hindus consider these scriptures authoritative, they will continue to follow caste rules as a religious duty. Annihilation of Caste

: Ambedkar argued that social reform must precede political independence ( Swaraj ). He believed a nation cannot be truly free or democratic if a large section of its population is treated as "untouchable" and denied basic rights like using public wells or streets. : True annihilation requires "killing the monster" by

: Finding no path to reform within Hinduism, Ambedkar famously declared, "I will not die a Hindu," and later converted to Buddhism. Historical Reception : Ambedkar argued that social reform must precede

: He countered the defense that caste is simply a "division of labour," stating it is actually a division of labourers into watertight, hereditary compartments that ignore individual aptitude and preference.

: He described "Hindu society" as a myth, arguing it is merely a collection of castes with no common consciousness or "consciousness of kind". Proposed Solutions