B. C. Kamble facts for kids

Bapu Chandrasen Kamble (born July 15, 1919 – died November 6, 2006) was an important Indian leader. He was a politician, writer, and social activist. He also worked as a lawyer and an editor. Kamble was a follower of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, a famous leader who fought for equality. Kamble even helped Dr. Ambedkar when the Constitution of India was being written.

After Dr. Ambedkar passed away, Kamble led a part of the Republican Party of India for almost 50 years. This party worked for the rights of people who were treated unfairly. Kamble also wrote many books, including a large biography of Dr. Ambedkar.

How B. C. Kamble Started in Journalism

B. C. Kamble's journey in public life began with writing. He was a student when he first got involved.

Standing Up for Rights: The Pune Satyagraha

In 1946, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar started a peaceful protest called a Satyagraha in Pune. This protest was to ask for changes to an agreement called the Poona Pact. The agreement had affected the political rights of a group of people called "untouchables" (now known as Dalits).

Young Kamble supported this protest. He wrote an article called Dalit Satyagrahinchi Kaifiyat. This means "The Pleading of the Dalit Satyagrahis." It was published in a popular magazine.

Becoming an Editor

Dr. Ambedkar himself read Kamble's article. He was so impressed that he asked Kamble to become the editor of a weekly newspaper called Janata. Kamble worked as editor for Janata from 1948 to 1954.

Later, he also edited two other weekly newspapers:

• Prabuddha Bharat (from 1956 to 1958)
• Republic (from 1959 to 1975)

Both Janata and Prabuddha Bharat were started by Dr. Ambedkar. Kamble followed Dr. Ambedkar's ideas closely. In 1956, he even converted to Buddhism, just like Dr. Ambedkar. Kamble also taught Constitutional Law at Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai for a short time.

B. C. Kamble's Political Journey

B. C. Kamble was an active politician who worked to improve the lives of people.

Serving in the Assembly

In 1952, Kamble was elected as a MLA. He represented the Scheduled Caste Federation party in the Bombay Legislative Assembly. He served in this role from 1952 to 1957. During this time, he strongly supported the idea of "Samyukta Maharashtra" (United Maharashtra). This was a movement to create the state of Maharashtra as we know it today.

Member of Parliament

Kamble was also a member of the Lok Sabha, which is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. He was a member twice:

• From 1957 to 1962
• From 1977 to 1979

In Parliament, he spoke out against the "Emergency." This was a time in India when special powers were used by the government. He also opposed the 44th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment changed some important parts of the Indian Constitution. Kamble was known as a smart and knowledgeable leader of the Republican Party of India.

Books Written by B. C. Kamble

B. C. Kamble was a talented writer. He wrote many books, often about Dr. Ambedkar and important legal topics.

Here are some of his notable works:

• Samagra Ambedkar Charitra (Volumes 1–24): This is a huge biography of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
• Asprushya Mulche Kon Ani Te Asprushya Kase Banale? (Marathi translation of The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables): This book explores the history of untouchability.
• Aikyach Ka? (Why Unity?)
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkaranche Akherche Sansadiy Vichar (Last thoughts of Dr. Ambedkar on Parliamentary Affairs)
• Raja Milindche Prashna (Questions of King Milind)
• Legislature Vs. High Court
• Thoughts on 44th Constitution Amendment Bill
• Dr. Ambedkar on Indian Constitution
• Tripitak (Volume Nos. 1 to 4)
• Dr. Ambedkar as Parliamentarian
• Uprooting the Famine