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Every year on 14 April is celebrated as the Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti across the nation to tribute to the remarkable life of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. This day is also known as Bhim Jayanti or Equality Day throughout the country. He was a renowned economist, politician social reformer, and jurist who played a key role in drafting the Constitution of India. So today here in this post we are going to discuss all the details related to Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti.
Dr. B R Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrates Across India: Why?
Dr. B R Ambedkar is known as the father of the Indian Constitution, who was born on 14 April 1891, in Mhow, a small town of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Ambedkar was a social reformer, politician, and economist who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. He was also the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution and played the most crucial role in the drafting of the Constitution of India, His contribution is considered to be among the most crucial in Indian history. On this day, we pay tribute to Dr. BR Ambedkar by organizing various seminars, and events.
Some Interesting Facts About Dr. BR Ambedkar
- Dr. Ambedkar was also a strong advocate for women’s rights and believed that gender equality was essential for India’s progress.
- Ambedkar’s birthday, 14 April, is celebrated as a public holiday across the nation, known as Ambedkar Jayanti.
- Dr. BR Ambedkar was born into a Mahar family, which was considered to be part of the lowest caste in India’s caste system.
- He was the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in economics from abroad, obtaining his degree from Columbia University in 1927.
- Dr. Ambedkar passed away in 1956, at the age of 65, but his legacy continues to inspire and influence social justice movements in India.
- He was the first law minister of independent India and played a key role in shaping the country’s legal system.
- Dr. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1990 by the government of India.
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