“Whether through his conflict with Gandhi, or his rejection of Hinduism & adoption of Buddhism; whether through his work on making of the Constitution & his creation of basic outlines of a reservation policy, or as a believer in associational forms of collective life, fraternity, equal citizenship & fundamental rights — in all respects, Ambedkar suggested the way forward to a more egalitarian, democratic, & enlightened society than India has ever been. Only by retaining a commitment to his radically progressive vision not just for Dalits, but also for caste Hindus, & for India as a whole, will we be able to survive what promises to be a dark chapter in the political life of the nation.”