Gandhi explicitly endorsed the caste system as control in 1921

Evidence

Caste is another name for control. Caste puts a limit on enjoyment. Caste does not allow a person to transgress caste limits in pursuit of his enjoyment. That is the meaning of such caste restrictions as inter-dining and inter-marriage … These being my views I am opposed to all those who are out to destroy the Caste System. — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 95

Categorization

Category: Contrarian or Surprising Claims

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