Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956), one of the foremost leaders of the Indian Freedom Movement, was also the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. An eminent Lawyer and Economist, he also fought tirelessly for the depressed classes in India. He began movements to give an identity to these neglected lots, built up organisations to protect the interests of land labourers and industrial workers. He put forward the genesis of the caste system and provided a legal and constitutional system to annihilate social discriminations.

Vasant Moon (1932-2002) was a civil servant, prolific writer and social activist. Government of Maharashtra appointed him Chief Editor for compiling and editing B.R. Ambedkar's writings and speeches. He wrote books in Marathi and English languages, broadly on issues plaguing the society and also on Buddhism.

Asha Damle, an accomplished translator, holds a post-graduate degree in English Literature from Bombay University. She has translated several Marathi books into English and taught English in Mumbai and London.

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