A Stake in the Nation: Selected Speeches brings together twenty of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's most influential speeches delivered between 1930 and 1956, offering readers a profound insight into the ideas that shaped modern India. Addressing issues such as democracy, constitutionalism, labour rights, social justice, minority protection, communal harmony, and nation-building, these speeches reveal Ambedkar's unwavering commitment to equality and human dignity. Speaking to diverse audiences—including legislators, students, workers, and political leaders—he presents a powerful vision of an inclusive and democratic India grounded in justice and reason. Carefully edited by Bhagwan Das, with an introduction by Anurag Bhaskar and annotations by S. Anand, this collection places Ambedkar's words in their historical and political context, making them accessible to contemporary readers. Essential for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in Indian history and political thought, this volume remains a timeless guide to understanding the ideals and challenges of a truly democratic nation.