246 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
reveals a trait of Hindu character. If the Untouchables make no noise, the Hindu feels no shame for their condition and is quite indifferent as to their numbers. Whether they are thousands or millions of them, he does not care to bother. But if the Untouchables rise and ask for recognition, he is prepared to deny their existence, repudiate his reponsibility and refuse to share his power without feeling any compunction or remorse.
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