Book Review â Ambedkar's Preamble Share This - x In the past decade, the ideas of Dr. Ambedkar have become the central point of debate in the political and legal corridors. These ideas of Dr. Ambedkar have aged like a fine wine, whether it be for interpretation of the Constitution or to assert a progressive thought. I see Ambedkar on two different notes: first, his struggle to ascertain legal rights in the Mahad Satyagraha. Secondly, his speech on 25 November 1949 in the Constituent Assembly emphasized giving up 'bandhs,' 'dharnas,' and adopting constitutional means. The former instance inspires people to claim their rights, as seen in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest. A common sight in this protest was the portrayal of the Preamble and Constitution as the only document that matters. In response to these protests, many quoted Dr. Ambedkar from the second instance and raised a question on the veracity of the protest. Thus there lies dubiety on choosing Ambedkar, as apparently he could be seen on both sides. However, one side is truly sticking to Ambedkar's values while the other has appropriated Ambedkar. Therefore, it is pertinent to understand the Preamble and, most importantly, the author of the Preamble.