Savita Ambedkar
Savita Ambedkar (1913–2003), also known as Mai or Maisaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian social activist and the second wife of B. R. Ambedkar, a prominent Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits). She played a significant role in supporting her husband's work for the upliftment of Dalits and contributed to the social welfare of the underprivileged in India.
Early Life and Marriage[edit | edit source]
Savita Ambedkar was born as Savita Kabir in 1913. Little is known about her early life before she met B. R. Ambedkar. She worked as a doctor at the Women's Hospital in Bombay. Savita and B. R. Ambedkar were married on April 15, 1948, in a simple ceremony in Delhi. The marriage was significant as it was an inter-caste marriage, with Savita being a Brahmin and Ambedkar a Dalit, challenging the prevailing social norms and caste barriers of the time.
Role in Social Reforms[edit | edit source]
After her marriage to Ambedkar, Savita Ambedkar took an active role in social reform activities, particularly focusing on the welfare of women and Dalits. She accompanied her husband in many of his public appearances and worked alongside him in his efforts to eradicate untouchability and improve the conditions of the marginalized sections of society.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After the death of B. R. Ambedkar in 1956, Savita Ambedkar continued her work in social welfare and was involved in various activities to preserve and promote her husband's legacy. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, which aims to further the vision and mission of Dr. Ambedkar by promoting education and social equality.
Savita Ambedkar passed away on May 29, 2003, leaving behind a legacy of her contributions to social reform and the upliftment of the underprivileged in India. Her life and work remain an inspiration to many in the fight against social discrimination and for the cause of equality.
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