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In his speech, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar has expressed his deep concern over the absence of two things in the then Indian society. Discuss with your partner and complete the web.
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| Manoj | Oh! What a beautiful garden it is! |
| Priya | It is beautiful as I work every day in it. |
| Manoj | Who helps you in your work? |
| Priya | I have done this. It is my hobby and I have cultivated vegetables. |
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| Manoj | |
| Priya | |
| Manoj | |
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