Valerian Rodrigues, the editor of the volume, is currently Ambedkar Chair, Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD). His recent books include The Essential Writings of B. R. Ambedkar (2002), The Indian Parl
Sanil M. Neelakandan teaches at Department of Law, SRM University, Sonepat, Haryapan. He received his PhD and MPhil in Sociology from the Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru Un