Annihilation of Caste (Paperback)

Annihilation of Caste is a powerful and revolutionary work by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar that critiques the deeply rooted caste system in India. Originally written as a speech, it was meant to address the Hindu reformist group, the Jat-Pat Todak Mandal, but was never delivered due to its controversial nature. Ambedkar boldly challenges the social inequalities inherent in Hinduism and calls for the complete eradication of the caste system to achieve true social justice.
The book discusses the history, religious foundations, and societal implications of caste, emphasizing how it perpetuates discrimination and oppression. Ambedkar argues that social reform, rather than political or economic reform, is the key to dismantling this system. He advocates for equality, human dignity, and the restructuring of Indian society based on modern principles of justice and human rights, rather than the hierarchical divisions of caste.
Annihilation of Caste remains a seminal text in the fight against caste-based discrimination and is an essential read for understanding India's social and political landscape.