With regard to the question of Hindu-Muslim Unity, untouchability and such
matters, I agree with the recommendations of the Enquiry Committee. I
desire to point out however the true unity of all sections of the Indian
nation can only be based on a proper co-operation and the recognition by
each section of the rights of the others--that is why I proposed that
there should be a compact between different sections, between the
different communities of India. We will do little good to the section
known as untouchables if we approach them in a spirit of superiority. We
must engage them in the work before us, and we must work with them side by
side and shoulder to shoulder.