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“India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.” quote by Lal Bahadur Shastri
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“India will have to hang down her head in shame if even one person is left who is said in any way to be untouchable.”

Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Source Speech: Public address, India, 1965

If any untouchable remains, the nation will be ashamed and must bow its head.

In simple terms: Leaving untouchables alive shames the country.

Key Takeaway

Eliminate caste discrimination.

Themes

equality human dignity social justice

Mood

somber determined

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • education campaigns
  • community outreach
  • legal enforcement

Key Concepts

caste system human rights national honor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies confront entrenched caste bias?
  • What policies effectively protect marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective

Deep-rooted social hierarchies resist change.

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