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The transition of India from a colonial subject to a sovereign democratic republic was not merely a political event but a profound civilizational transformation. This process required the reconstitution of social relations, economic institutions, political structures, and moral values. At the core of this historic transformation stood Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar—jurist, economist, social philosopher, and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. His vision of modern India was deeply rooted in the principles of social justice, constitutional morality, economic democracy, and human dignity. This research paper critically examines Dr. Ambedkar’s comprehensive vision of a modern and united India, situating his ideas within the broader framework of modernisation and social transformation. The study analyses Ambedkar’s contributions to constitutional governance, national integration, economic institution-building, women’s rights, annihilation of caste, and the Buddhist renaissance. Special emphasis is placed on understanding modernisation not merely as technological or economic advancement, but as a transformative social process aimed at dismantling structural inequalities and reconstructing society on the foundations of liberty, equality, and fraternity. From a media perspective, the paper explores the role of mass communication and public discourse in interpreting, disseminating, and contesting Ambedkarite ideas in contemporary India. It argues that media functions as a critical mediator between constitutional ideals and lived social realities. The research identifies emerging challenges such as caste persistence, socio-economic disparities, identity politics, digital divides, and neoliberal pressures, which complicate the realization of Ambedkar’s vision in the twenty-first century. Employing a qualitative, analytical, and interdisciplinary research methodology, this paper concludes that Dr. Ambedkar remains the foremost ideological architect of modern India. His thought continues to provide a normative framework for inclusive development, democratic governance, ethical media practices, and sustained social transformation. The study emphasizes that the realization of Ambedkar’s vision is an ongoing democratic project requiring constitutional fidelity, critical media engagement, and collective social responsibility.
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Modernisation, Social Transformation, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Media Perspective, Constitutional Morality, Social Justice, Modern India, National Integration, Economic Democracy
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"Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Vision of a Modern and United India: Modernisation, Social Transformation, and Emerging Challenges in Media Discourse", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.b588-b592, December-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2512167.pdf
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