DEMOCRACY MUST...........LISTENING TO 169
to be called in other countries an insane person, acquires in this country the status of a Mahatma or Yogi. And people follow him as the sheep follow the shepherd........”
I am sure that if this continues we could reap no benefit from the political advancement which this country has secured under the act. Dr. Ambedkar emphatically stated that, “democracy must learn that its safety lies in having more than one opinion regarding the solution of any particular problem, and in order that people may be ready to advice with their opinions, democracy must learn to give a respectful hearing to all who are worth listening.” [1]
“ I am glad, “he concluded,” that the Sholapur Municipality has set an example in voting an address to me who do not belong to an organization which claims to be the only organization in the country and which all people are in a mood to uphold at present.” [2]
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1 : The Times of India dated 4th January 1938.
Reprinted Bharill, Pp 190-191.
2 : Keer, P. 299.