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President Murmu Honors Ambedkar's Legacy on His Birth Anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings and paid tribute to B R Ambedkar on the eve of his birth anniversary. She honored him as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a great social reformer who dedicated his life to uplifting the deprived. The President highlighted Ambedkar's multifaceted role as a jurist, economist, and advocate for egalitarian values and women's rights. She called on citizens to imbibe his ideals to build a just and progressive nation.

Key Points: President Murmu Pays Tribute to B R Ambedkar on Birth Anniversary

  • Pays homage to Constitution architect
  • Highlights fight for social justice
  • Emphasizes women's rights advocacy
  • Calls for building an inclusive nation
  • Notes conferment of Bharat Ratna
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President Droupadi Murmu sends greetings on birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary, honoring the architect of the Indian Constitution and his fight for social justice.

"He dedicated his life to the upliftment of the deprived and vulnerable sections of society - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, April 14

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, extended her greetings to fellow citizens and paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution.

In a message, the President has said, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Doctor Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution and the great social reformer, I pay my respectful homage to him."

Describing Ambedkar as a jurist, economist, profound thinker, legal scholar and a strong advocate of an egalitarian social system, President Murmu highlighted his lifelong contribution to nation-building and social justice.

The President further added, "He dedicated his life to the upliftment of the deprived and vulnerable sections of society and made historic contributions in their favour. He not only showed the path to eliminate inequalities but also played a leading role in strengthening India's democratic values and constitutional rights. Ambedkar prioritised women's education and their rights. His multifaceted contributions will continue to inspire future generations to play an active role in the service and development of the country."

"On this occasion, let us pledge to imbibe the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar in our lives and contribute towards building a just, inclusive and progressive nation," she said.

B R Ambedkar, fondly known as 'Babasaheb', was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and is thus also called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'. Ambedkar was also the first law and justice minister of independent India.

Babasaheb was born into an impoverished Dalit Mahar Family in Madhya Pradesh. He fought tirelessly for the equal rights of marginalised sections of society. Later, he was revered as a 'Dalit Icon' for his contributions towards their rights.

He died on 6 December 1956. In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone relatively new to India, learning about Dr. Ambedkar has been profound. His work on the constitution and women's rights was truly ahead of its time. A great message from the President.
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Vikram M
Respectful homage is important, but the real tribute is action. Are we truly building the just and inclusive nation he dreamed of? We need to move beyond symbolic gestures and implement his vision in policy and everyday life.
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Priya S
His emphasis on education, especially for women, is something we should never forget. My grandmother always said he gave us the tools to fight for our dignity. A true legend. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
From a small village to the architect of our Constitution – what an incredible journey. His life is the ultimate motivational story for every Indian. Let's pledge to learn more about his work today.
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Karthik V
It's heartening to see the President highlight his role as a jurist and economist too. Often we only focus on one aspect. He was a true polymath who built the framework for modern India.

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