Pakistan Or The Partition Of India | Waiting For a Visa Combo Set

This book is a treasure trove of knowledge. It shows the vision of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and anticipations of the problems of partition.

The present generation of youth needs to read this book because it reveals a lot of intentionally hidden information. It is the best book to gain insight into the horrors of the partition and will surely compel thereaders to think about how and why India was partitioned and it also exposes the true nature of the sinister minded people and their disgusting hypocrisy. Surely, one of the great books written by Dr. Ambedkar, the Father of our Constitution.

“Any Government which denied this elementary right of freedom of speech and freedom of action did not deserve allegiance from the people.”

— Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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‘Waiting for a Visa’ by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is a brief autobiographical account written in 1935-36. It illuminates the pervasive caste-based discrimination faced by the Dalit community. The title metaphorically suggests the Dalits’ ongoing struggle for acceptance and dignity in Indian society.

Key Chapters
Childhood Experiences : Ambedkar recalls being denied help during his childhood travels due to his ‘untouchable’ status, leaving lasting trauma.

Academic Discrimination : Despite his advanced degrees, Ambedkar was refused accommodation and faced profound disrespect upon returning to India.

Transport Refusal : Hindu tongawallas refused to transport Ambedkar, highlighting dangerous, deep- rooted intolerance.
Superstition of Impurity : Casteism perpetuates beliefs in impurity and contamination, contrary to religious teachings on compassion.

Medical Negligence : A Dalit woman died in childbirth as a doctor refused care, showcasing deadly caste-based discrimination in healthcare.
Professional Disrespect : A Bhangi boy, despite his post as a scribe, faced disrespect due to his caste, forcing him to leave his job.

Historical Context : Discrimination against Shudras and untouchables has deep historical roots, with Ambedkar’s activism aiming to combat these injustices.