New Delhi, Dec 6 (UNI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, including other leaders, paid tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawns in New Delhi on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
The day is also observed as 'Mahaparinirvan Diwas' to remember the contribution of Dr. BR Ambedkar, his teachings, and his commitment to building an inclusive society.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and several other members of Parliament and dignitaries also offered floral tributes to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
In a social media post, sharing a picture from his visit to Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai earlier this year, Prime Minister Modi described Dr. Ambedkar as a beacon of social justice.
"On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice. Dr. Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision. Also sharing a picture from my visit to Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai earlier this year," PM Modi wrote on X.
Babasaheb Ambedkar was a revered leader, jurist, thinker, economist, and social reformer who dedicated his life to championing equality and eradicating caste-based discrimination. Babasaheb was conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990.
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