Grammar Of Anarchy
Context:
• On account of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Jayanthi, it is very important to recall one of the most significant speeches of Dr Ambedkar in the constituent Assembly, one such is the “ Grammar of Anarchy” speech given by him.
Background:
• On November 25, 1949, when India was stepping into a new experiment as a new democratic nation after years of colonial suppression, in his speech in the constituent assembly Dr Ambedkar addressed diverse issues ranging from Social Democracy, the evils of Indian Society, etc.
Who are the enemies of Indian society?
• In the words of Dr. Ambedkar – “If the political parties place creed above country, our independence will be put in jeopardy a second time and probably be lost forever. This eventuality we must all resolutely guard against.”
• The castes are anti-national. In the first place because they bring about separation in social life. They are anti-national also because they generate jealousy and antipathy between caste and caste
Ancient Democratic Institutions
• There was a time when India was studded with republics, and even where there were monarchies, they were either elected or limited.
• A close look into the structure of the Buddhist Sanghas shows that the Sanghas not only functioned like parliaments but the Sanghas knew and observed all the rules of parliamentary procedure known to modern times.