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Describe the role of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly of India.
Solution
Role of Dr BR Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly of India.
- He served as Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution
- He plead for the abolition of untouchability
- He wanted “a strong and united Centre’
- He asked for equal rights
- He was in favour of Parliamentary Democracy
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