232 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
Several Mahars, continued Dr. Ambedkar, were now studying in colleges. He appealed to them to suspend their studies and join the army and qualify themselves for King’s and Viceroy’s commissions. A large number of the rank and file had already joined the army and there was a dearth of educated Mahars for officers’ ranks. He felt confident that the educated youth of the community would come forward immediately to enlist.” [1]
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1 : The Times of India, dated 26th September 1941.