: Gandhi disagreed with Ambedkar’s harsh criticism of Hindu scriptures, believing the caste system could be reformed from within through "Varna Dharma". Ambedkar included a detailed rebuttal to Gandhi in subsequent editions of the book.
: Ambedkar argued that social reform must precede political independence ( Swaraj ). He believed a nation cannot be truly free or democratic if a large section of its population is treated as "untouchable" and denied basic rights like using public wells or streets. Annihilation of Caste
: He countered the defense that caste is simply a "division of labour," stating it is actually a division of labourers into watertight, hereditary compartments that ignore individual aptitude and preference. : Gandhi disagreed with Ambedkar’s harsh criticism of
: While recognizing their importance, Ambedkar noted these are secondary to changing the underlying religious mindset. He believed a nation cannot be truly free
