Mahaparinirvan Day: Nation pays homage to Dr BR Ambedkar

Mahaparinirvan Diwas is being observed on Friday, marking the 68th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. On this solemn day, the Nation pays homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar by reflecting on his teachings and commitment to building a just and inclusive society.Several events are being organised all over the country to highlight the contribution of Dr Ambedkar to nation-building. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Dr Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex in New Delhi. Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, other members of Parliament, and several other dignitaries also offered floral tributes to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution at Prerna Sthal. 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. He highlighted that Dr. Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. 

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… pic.twitter.com/b6FkWCj8Uh

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2024

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion of 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas at the Parliament House Lawns. Rahul Gandhi said that he is committed to protecting Baba Saheb's Constitution, which serves as the most powerful tool for the countrymen.

बाबासाहेब डॉ भीमराव अंबेडकर जी के महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर उन्हें विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।

सामाजिक समानता, न्याय और अधिकार की भावना पर आधारित बाबासाहेब का संविधान ही देशवासियों का सबसे शक्तिशाली औजार है - और इसकी रक्षा के लिए मैं हमेशा प्रतिबद्ध हूं।

संविधान के शिल्पकार को मेरा नमन।… pic.twitter.com/1HYYp0Hf1h

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 6, 2024

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.