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VOL. 11, ISSUE 4 (2025)
From Independence to viksit Bharat: Sociological legacies of Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Patel
Authors
Reena Singh
Abstract
This paper explores the sociological
contributions of Mahatma Gandhi, B. R. Ambedkar, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
in shaping modern India. Gandhi's philosophy of ahimsa, focus on village
self-governance, and moral reform inspired the freedom movement and provided a
moral direction for Indian society. Ambedkar, born into the Dalit community,
fought for the systemic dismantling of caste through legal and constitutional
reforms, advocating for reservation and law-based equality. Patel successfully
integrated over 500 princely states after independence, creating administrative
unity and stability essential for democratic development. Using sociological
theories of Functionalism, Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interactionism, this
paper analyzes how these leaders contributed to India's social order, engaged
with inequality, and redefined national identity. Despite their methodological
differences, they shared a vision of an inclusive, just, and united India. The
National Education Policy 2020 reflects their combined legacies, seeking to
balance value-based education (Gandhi), structural inclusion (Ambedkar), and
nationwide institutional coherence (Patel). As India prepares for Viksit Bharat
2047, their sociological contributions remain indispensable in guiding the
nation's progress towards becoming a truly developed and equitable society.
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Pages:48-53
How to cite this article:
Reena Singh "From Independence to viksit Bharat: Sociological legacies of Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Patel". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 11, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 48-53
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