The core of Ambedkarism is fundamentally at odds with Buddhism and many of the principles taught by the Buddha.
In Chapter 1, Verses 3–4 of the Dhammapada, we find an almost direct antithesis to the grievance-based worldview on which Ambedkarism is built:
Verse 3: “He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me.” In those who harbour such thoughts, hatred will never cease.
Verse 4: “He abused me, he beat me, he defeated me, he robbed me.” In those who do not harbour such thoughts, hatred will cease.
Buddhism teaches that continually dwelling on past wrongs perpetuates hatred, whereas Ambedkarism, in my view, places historical grievance and victimhood at the centre of its identity.
Ambedkarites as a group have internalised the view that everyone "owes" them something. That they should be treated in a certain way because of XYZ years of discrimination.
Now, their way of perceiving the outside world is based on this worldview. Everything that happens to them is because of their "caste" in their mind. Hence when things are not as they expected, they start accumulating resentment towards others and remain victims in every situation.
This is very sad to be in, tbh.
Have you met any Happy ambedkarite?