समता सैनिक दल — Soldiers for Equality
Samta Sainik Dal (SSD) is a volunteer force founded by Bodhisattva Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to defend the rights and dignity of India's oppressed communities and build a casteless, egalitarian society.
Rooted in Ambedkarite values, SSD trains disciplined social volunteers who protect movements, spread awareness, and stand in non-violent resistance against caste-based discrimination and injustice.
Our principles are rooted in the teachings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Buddhist path of compassion and justice.
Complete eradication of the caste system and all social hierarchies that divide humanity
Establishment of equality based on race, religion, caste, sex, and class
Peaceful protest with self-respect and self-defense against oppression
Dedicated service to workers, laborers, Dalits, exploited, and poor people
Promoting education and awareness as tools for social transformation
Fighting for the rights and dignity of marginalized communities
SSD follows a quasi-military hierarchical structure for effective coordination and disciplined action.
National leadership — Cadre 1-4
State-level coordination — Cadre 5-7
District-level management — Cadre 8-10
Area-level coordination — Cadre 11-13
Local unit operations — Cadre 14-16
Grassroots base members
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards Dalits.
The principal architect of the Indian Constitution and the first Law Minister of independent India. He founded Samta Sainik Dal to create a disciplined volunteer force for social transformation.
1891 - 1956
Founder & Supreme Commander
Samta Sainik Dal
A casteless, democratic, humane India where every human being enjoys equal rights, self‑respect and dignity, free from all forms of discrimination.
To organize and train volunteers as “soldiers for equality” who educate, mobilize and protect oppressed communities; resist injustice through disciplined, non‑violent struggle.