"Ambedkarite" refers to the followers and supporters of the ideas and principles of B.R. Ambedkar, an influential Indian social reformer and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He championed the rights of the marginalized, particularly the Dalits, and advocated for social justice, equality, and the eradication of caste discrimination. Ambedkarite movements focus on promoting education, political representation, and social empowerment for oppressed communities. They often emphasize the importance of converting to Buddhism, as Ambedkar himself did, viewing it as a means to escape the caste system and achieve spiritual and social liberation.