What We Want: Policy Goals for a Just, Secular, and Humanist India

Annihilation of Caste – Complete abolition of caste discrimination in all social, political, and economic spheres.

Women’s Rights and Gender Equality – Equal pay, access to education, reproductive rights, and legal protections against violence and discrimination.

Universal Education – Free, secular, and high-quality education for all, from primary to higher education.

Democracy and Political Freedom – Strong protection of civil liberties, free press, freedom of speech, and participatory governance.

Secularism – Absolute separation of religion and state, with state neutrality toward all faiths.

Human Rights for All – Legal protections and social recognition for marginalized communities, including Dalits, Adivasis, minorities, and LGBTQIA+ people.

Scientific Temper and Rationalism – Promotion of critical thinking, science education, and opposition to superstition and pseudoscience.

Economic Justice and Anti-Capitalism – Policies to reduce inequality, redistribute wealth, and prevent exploitation.

Public Ownership of Key Industries – Nationalization or democratic control of essential industries for the benefit of all citizens.

Land Reform – Redistribution of land to landless farmers and marginalized communities.

Labor Rights and Social Security – Strong protections for workers, fair wages, pensions, and unemployment support.

Affordable Healthcare for All – Universal, secular, and high-quality healthcare systems.

Environmental Justice – Protection of natural resources and sustainable development policies to safeguard communities and ecosystems.

Abolition of Untouchability and Discriminatory Practices – Strict enforcement against caste-based oppression in public life.

Freedom of Thought and Expression – Protecting dissenting voices, rationalist thinkers, and activists from persecution.

Inclusive Urban and Rural Development – Equitable access to housing, transport, water, and sanitation.

Promotion of Ambedkarite Philosophy – Integration of Ambedkar’s humanist, rationalist, and anti-caste principles in law, policy, and education.

Social Reform through Law – Enforce progressive laws to combat child marriage, dowry, bonded labor, and gender-based oppression.

Representation of Marginalized Communities – Ensuring Dalits, Adivasis, women, and minorities have proportional participation in government, academia, and industry.

Cultural Freedom and Rationalist Arts – Encourage literature, theater, and media that promote humanism, equality, and critical thinking.