Indians today are governed by two different ideologies. Their political ideal set in the preamble of the Constitution affirms a life of liberty, equality and fraternity. Their social ideal embodied in their religion denies them.
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If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of protecting the constitution against misuse, even if it means rejecting it completely.
B. R. Ambedkar's quote speaks to the principle that a constitution must serve the people and uphold justice; if it becomes a tool of oppression or is misused, it loses its legitimacy. In such a scenario, the individual has a moral obligation to oppose and dismantle it rather than passively accept its corruption.
Themes
ConstitutionJusticeOppressionFreedomCivil Rights
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for civil liberties, one might say, 'As B. R. Ambedkar stated, if I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.'
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