Every year on 14th April, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar. This day is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti and is observed as a national holiday in India. The year 2023 will mark the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar.
Dr. Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891 in Mhow, a small town in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. He was born in a family that belonged to the Mahar caste, which was considered to be a Dalit or “untouchable” caste at the time. Despite facing discrimination and humiliation due to his caste, Dr. Ambedkar went on to become one of the most influential figures in modern India.
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Dr. Ambedkar was a scholar, a jurist, a social reformer, and a political leader. He was the architect of the Indian Constitution and is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar played a key role in the drafting of the Constitution and ensured that it enshrined the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Dr. Ambedkar was also a fierce advocate for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities. He fought against caste discrimination and worked towards the social, economic, and political empowerment of Dalits. He believed that education was the key to upliftment and worked tirelessly to promote education among Dalits.
Dr. Ambedkar was a prolific writer and thinker. He wrote extensively on a variety of subjects, including law, economics, and politics. His writings are still widely read and studied today.
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On Ambedkar Jayanti, people across India pay tribute to Dr. Ambedkar and his contributions to modern India. The day is marked by various events, including processions, cultural programs, and seminars. People also visit his memorial in Mumbai to pay their respects.
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy and his contributions to Indian society. His ideas on social justice, democracy, and the rights of marginalized communities are as relevant today as they were when he first articulated them.
As we celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti in 2023, let us remember the values that Dr. Ambedkar stood for and strive to uphold them in our own lives. Let us work towards building a more just and equitable society, one that reflects the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity that Dr. Ambedkar fought for.
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