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Om Birla Honors Ambedkar's Legacy as an Epic Saga of Struggle and Courage

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla commemorated the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with a message praising his life as an epic of struggle and courage. He highlighted how Ambedkar's ideals of equality and justice, embedded in the Constitution, provided a strong direction for the nation. Birla underscored Ambedkar's role as Chairman of the Drafting Committee, calling the Constitution a visionary document that remains democracy's foundation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tributes, stating Ambedkar's efforts in nation-building are deeply motivating for building a just society.

Key Points: Om Birla, PM Modi Pay Tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Birth Anniversary

  • Honors Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary
  • Highlights his struggle and constitutional contribution
  • Emphasizes values of equality and justice
  • Calls his life a source of inspiration
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"The life of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is an epic saga of great struggle and courage," says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and PM Modi honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, highlighting his constitutional vision and enduring inspiration.

"The life of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is an epic saga of great struggle and courage. - Om Birla"

New Delhi, April 14

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, extended his heartfelt wishes through a message while remembering his remarkable contribution to India.

In the message, Birla said, "The life of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is an epic saga of great struggle and courage. Despite adverse circumstances, he scaled numerous heights and, through his indomitable courage, hard work, and the power of education, not only established himself but also became a new ray of hope for millions of deprived and oppressed people."

Remembering the values of equality, liberty, justice, and fraternity, which were the guiding principles of Babasaheb B. R. Ambedkar, Birla said that by incorporating these ideals into the Indian Constitution, he provided the nation with a strong direction.

The Lok Sabha Speaker further added, "Babasaheb is that unique gem of our nation whose life and works have influenced generations before and after Independence and have become an unending source of inspiration."

Describing Ambedkar's contribution as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, Birla underscored that B. R. Ambedkar presented the country with a visionary document that remains the strong foundation of democracy even today and protects the rights of every citizen.

While talking about his life, he said that the life of B. R. Ambedkar teaches us that positive change in society is possible through education, awareness, and organised efforts. Today, as we move forward toward building a developed and inclusive India, Babasaheb's thoughts become even more relevant.

Birla ended his note by saying, "His struggle and philosophy inspire us to stand against injustice, inequality, and discrimination. Dr. Ambedkar's inspiring life and ideals will forever continue to guide us in building a just, harmonious, and strong India."

Earlier, PM Modi paid tributes to Babasaheb. In a post on X, PM Modi said that his efforts towards nation-building are "deeply motivating".

"Tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. His efforts towards nation-building are deeply motivating. His life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society," PM Modi wrote.

- ANI

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Priya S
Beautiful words from the Speaker. It's heartening to see leaders across parties unite in remembering his legacy. His emphasis on education as a tool for empowerment is something we need to practice more actively in our villages and towns.
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Rohit P
Respectful criticism: While the tributes are important, real tribute would be implementing his vision fully. We still see caste-based discrimination and violence. Let's move beyond speeches to concrete action. Jai Bhim.
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Sarah B
As someone relatively new to learning about Indian history, Dr. Ambedkar's story is incredibly powerful. Drafting a constitution for such a diverse nation is a monumental task. His life is a global lesson in resilience.
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Karthik V
"Through the power of education" – this line hits home. My grandfather always said Babasaheb showed us that a pen is mightier than any weapon. We must ensure every child, regardless of background, gets that power.
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Michael C
The architect of modern India. The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity in your Constitution are truly inspiring. The world needs more leaders like him who build institutions for lasting change.

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