Gandhi’s critique of the Indian social order was rooted in his ethical vision of truth, non-violence, and human dignity. He regarded the prevailing social structure as deeply unjust due to caste discrimination, untouchability, gender inequality, and economic exploitation. Gandhi strongly opposed untouchability, calling it a blot on Hindu society and a denial of basic human rights. He worked for the social upliftment of the so-called untouchables, whom he named Harijans, and emphasized their inclusion through education, sanitation work, and moral reform of society. While Gandhi defended the traditional varna system as a