Ambedkar’s shift to Buddhism was more than a religious change — it was a social and political statement. He had tried working within Hinduism to bring reform, but the caste system was just too deeply rooted. After decades of fighting discrimination and seeing no real structural change, he gave up on Hinduism completely.

He chose Buddhism because it offered a path rooted in reason, compassion, and equality — everything he felt was missing in caste-based Hindu society. After his conversion, he was very clear: he didn’t want his followers to look back. Hinduism, to him, had nothing more to offer once he walked away.

That’s a complex one. BSP did bring some visibility and pride back to Bahujan identity, and they’ve made real strides at times — especially under Mayawati’s leadership. But if we’re talking about fully living up to Ambedkar’s constitutional ideals — like true social, economic, and political equality — there’s still a long road ahead. Symbolism has often outweighed structural change, which is frustrating for many.

Yeah, Ambedkar didn’t hold back. While Manusmriti got the bulk of his fire for being openly oppressive, he also critiqued the Bhagavad Gita. He felt like it tried to dress up the same caste system in spiritual language — making it look noble or dharmic, when it still promoted inequality. Especially in his debates with traditionalists and during the Annihilation of Caste speech, he made it clear that even the Gita wasn’t off the hook in his view.

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