Removal of Untouchability

At this time of the date it is unnecessary to dilate upon the necessity of the removal of this blot and curse upon Hinduism. Congressman have certainly done much in this matter. But I am sorry to have to say that many congressman looked upon this item as a mere political necessity and not something indispensable, so far as Hindus are concerned for the very existence of Hinduism. If Hindu congressman take up the cause for its own sake, they will influence the so called sanatanis far more extensively than they have hitherto done. They should approach them not in a militant spirit but, as befits their non-violence in the spirit of friendliness. And so far as the Harijans are concerned every Hindu should make common cause with them in their awful isolation such isolations as perhaps the world has never seen in the monstrous immensity one witness in India. I know from experience how difficult the task is. But it is part of the task of the building the edifice of Swaraj. And the road to Swaraj is steep and narrow chasms. They have all to be negotiated with unfaltering step before we can reach the summit and breathe the fresh air of freedom.