"Remembering Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Commemorating the Legacy on His Death Anniversary"
06 Dec 2023 11:11:04
On the solemn occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's death anniversary, it is imperative to reflect on the profound impact of his life and contributions to India's social and political landscape. Dr. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, left an indelible mark on the nation, championing social justice, equality, and the rights of marginalized communities.
Born on April 14, 1891, Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination towards Dalits and supported the rights of women and workers. He died on December 6, 1956.
Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning doctorates in economics from Columbia University and the University of London. He led a satyagraha in Mahad to fight for the right of the untouchable community to draw water from the main water tank of the town.
On 25 September 1932, the agreement known as Poona Pact was signed between Ambedkar and Madan Mohan Malaviya. Due to the pact, the depressed class received 148 seats in the legislature, instead of the 71 as allocated earlier.
He was also one of the seven members of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution after independence. In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Baba Saheb Ambedkar died in his sleep on 6 December 1956, at his home in Delhi.