1034 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
I think his language would have been more vitriolic ; today he is the very soul of moderation. He said the other day, “Anyhow, with something changed here, something cut off there, and something added or substracted, let me see the Hindu Code through because it will be considered at least one honest attempt by the present generation to put matters right”. He is so anxious. He is in a mood to be prepared to give and take. I would therefore urge on the Members who are keen on opposing to see whether that is not a situation which we should avail of. I warn you that the next Parliament which will be elected on adult franchise is bound to be more radical in the matter of marriage and divorce……..
Some Hon. Members : Leave it to the next Parliament.
Shri Gadgil : …….although it may not be so radical to begin with in the matter of property. As regards, marriage, as regards divorce, I have not the slightest doubt, at least to the extent I know the mind and general outlook of those who inhabit my part of the country, Maharashtra.
Shri Bhatt (Bombay) : Leave it to the next Parliament.
Shri Gadgil : We would have welcomed it. I would have agreed to that if there had been no duty cast upon us to see that whatever ideals and objectives are embodied in the Constitution should be given effect to as far as possible. It is because of this duty. I have agreed to support this code.
Shri Bhatt : The skies are not failing today.
Shri Gadgil : Will the heavens fall if it is passed ? The sky is above and we are below. See what things are happening down here.
Shri R. C. Upadhyaya (Rajasthan) : That is why it does not rain.
Shri Gadgil : Now Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee asked. “Why monogamy only for the Hindus ?”. I ask one question. If monogamy is a good ideal, does it become bad because somebody else does not follow ? We talk of Ram Rajya. If there is anything in the life and career of the Great Rama, it is his Eka Pathni Vrath. I want to test your sincerity. Are you for Ram Rajya ? Then, give support for this part at least. It is no good talking about Ram Rajya when it suits you for election purposes and when it does not suit you....
Shri R. K. Chaudhuri : What about Dasaratha Rajya ? What did Dasaratha who was the father of Rama do ?
Shri Gadgil : That is only an improvement by a new generation over the old. Because he knew the troubles of having three mothers,