Why Dr Babasaheb R Ambedkar accept Buddhism ? rather than Hinduism for what purpose?

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Why Dr Babasaheb R Ambedkar accept Buddhism ? rather than Hinduism for what purpose?

Metallurgy Gamer 11th Nov, 2020

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sapanapatil4561 11th Nov, 2020

On October 14, 1956, the leader Babasaheb Ambedkar adopted Buddhism, along with lakhs of his followers in a simple, traditional ceremony at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur.
Declaring that he was born a Hindu, but would not die as one, at a small conference held in Yeola, Nashik, Ambedkar had already quit Hinduism in 1935. Highlighting reasons for the decision, the leader told his followers, So long as we remain in a religion, which teaches a man to treat another man like a leper, the sense of discrimination on account of caste, which is deeply rooted in our minds, can not go. For annihilating caste and untouchables, change of religion is the only antidote.
Ultimately, his decision was based on the firm conviction that conversion to Buddhism could really improve the social status of the countrys most oppressed classes, and give them a life of dignity and equality.

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Metallurgy Gamer

11th Nov, 2020

Thank You patil tai.
But why people hates Dr B R Ambedkar?

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