Question

Write a note on Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar's role in fighting the curse of Untouchability.

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Write a note on Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar's role in fighting the curse of Untouchability.

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Mahatma Gandhi

• He started a nationwide movement against Untouchability.

• He called people of so-called lower caste 'Harijans' or children of God.

• He founded the All India Anti-Untouchability league and started weekly Harijans.

Bhim Rao Ambedkar

• B. R. Ambedkar wanted to end Untochability, caste discrimination and exploitation of Harijans.

• He founded several journals to spread his message.

• He led campaigns to provide the right of untouchables to enter temples and draw water from wells.

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