Canonical Reference: BAWS Vol. XI, p. 979 Verified Source

“We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well. Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy, which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life.”

— Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Architect of Modern India, Jurist & Social Thinker
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Delivered on 25 November 1949 in the Constituent Assembly of India, presenting the final draft of the Constitution.