Thread by @dayakamPR

2nd Mar #TheDayInHistory

92 yrs ago OnThisDay in 1930, Dr #BabaSahebAmbedkar & Dadasaheb Gaikwad led a protest outside the Kalaram Temble, Nashik, in order to allowing Dalits into the temple.#DrAmbedkar Said, "We don't want to go to temples though, but we should have the right".

Kalaram Temple entry movement formed a pivotal role in the Dalit movement. Dadasaheb Gaikwad & Dr Ambedkar led a protest outside the temple, in order to allow Dalits into the temple. The movement was to have a #right_to_enter the temple. it was more towards having #equal_rights.

Dr Ambedkar said, “I didn’t launch the temple entry movement because I wanted the Depressed Classes to become worshipers of idols which they were prevented from worshiping or because I believed temple entry would make them equal members in & an integral part of the Hindu Society.

"I started temple entry Satyagraha only because I felt that was the best way of energizing th Depressed Classes and making them conscious of their position. As I believe I have achieved that purpose I have no more use for temple entry.."

Dr #BabasahebAmbedkar further said, "I want the Depressed Classes to concentrate their energy and resource on politics and education and I hope that they will realise the importance of both.”.

Dr #BabaSahebAmbedkar organized and mobilized untouchables for their right to enter temples. Around 15,000 untouchables joined Dr Ambedkar on the launch of the temple entry struggle. Dr Ambedkar knew temple entry would not solve the problems of the untouchables...

but started the temple entry movement to mobilize untouchables for their rights. Dr Ambedkar wanted right to enter temples as everyone else had but given that 90 years have passed since Kalaram temple struggle, has anything changed?