Question

What was the argument given by Dr. Ambedkar against the institution of Panchayati Raj?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ambedkar strongly opposed village panchayats because the villages represent regressive India, 'a source of oppression' (Buch, 2012). He further argued that the empowerment of village institutions would mean perpetual dominance of the upper castes, who would continue to exploit the lower castes and the poor. Dr B.R.