May I tell you of the deep emotion with which I read recently that the Indian Constituent Assembly has abolished untouchability? I know how large a part you have played in the various phases of India's struggle for emancipation, and how grateful lovers of freedom must be to you, as well as to your great teacher Mahatma Gandhi.
To the Indian prime minister (1947–1964). Letter of June 13, 1947. Einstein Archives 32–725
Tuesday, the 29th April, 1947
The Constituent Assembly of India
JUSTICIABLE. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS >> Rights of Equality >> 6. "Untouchability" in any form is abolished and the imposition of any disability on that account shall be an offence.
http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/debates/vol3p2.htm
May I tell you of the deep emotion with which I read recently that the Indian Constituent Assembly has abolished untouchability? I know how large a part you have played in the various phases of India's struggle for emancipation, and how grateful lovers of freedom must be to you, as well as to your great teacher Mahatma Gandhi.
To the Indian prime minister (1947–1964). Letter of June 13, 1947. Einstein Archives 32–725
Tuesday, the 29th April, 1947
The Constituent Assembly of India
JUSTICIABLE. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS >> Rights of Equality >> 6. "Untouchability" in any form is abolished and the imposition of any disability on that account shall be an offence.
http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/debates/vol3p2.htm
May I tell you of the deep emotion with which I read recently that the Indian Constituent Assembly has abolished untouchability? I know how large a part you have played in the various phases of India's struggle for emancipation, and how grateful lovers of freedom must be to you, as well as to your great teacher Mahatma Gandhi.
To the Indian prime minister (1947–1964). Letter of June 13, 1947. Einstein Archives 32–725
Tuesday, the 29th April, 1947
The Constituent Assembly of India
JUSTICIABLE. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS >> Rights of Equality >> 6. "Untouchability" in any form is abolished and the imposition of any disability on that account shall be an offence.
http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/debates/vol3p2.htm