In the memory of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his death anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remembered Babasaheb and paid his obeisance to the great leader.PM Modi pays homage to Dr BR Ambedkar#WATCH | Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary, at the Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/cqFIiHTUeK— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023Taking to X, the prime minister said, “Pujya Baba Saheb, along with being the architect of the Indian Constitution, was an immortal champion of social harmony, who dedicated his life to the welfare of the exploited and the deprived. My respectful obeisances to him today on his Mahaparinirvana day.”पूज्य बाबासाहेब भारतीय संविधान के शिल्पकार होने के साथ-साथ सामाजिक समरसता के अमर पुरोधा थे, जिन्होंने शोषितों और वंचितों के कल्याण के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। आज उनके महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर उन्हें मेरा सादर नमन।— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2023Apart from PM Modi, several political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, BSP chief Mayawati and others pay homage chief architect of the Indian Constitution.#WATCH | Delhi | President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary, at the Parliament premises. pic.twitter.com/L2Vo90Kvr4— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his message said, On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, I bow to Babasaheb Ambedkar and his remarkable contributions to our nation. His thoughts inspired millions, and our coming generations will never forget his role in creating Indias Constitution.On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, I bow to Babasaheb Ambedkar and his remarkable contributions to our nation. His thoughts inspired millions, and our coming generations will never forget his role in creating Indias Constitution.— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 6, 2023What is Mahaparinirvan DiwasDecember 6 marks Mahaparinirvan Diwas commemorating the death of the late Dr BR Ambedkar in 1956, the chief architect of Indias constitution and towering symbol of inspiration for marginalised communities.Who was Dr BR AmbedkarAmbedkar, born on April 14, 1891, remains one of Indias seminal nation-builders, earning doctorates from esteemed global universities while leading Indias freedom movement alongside M.K Gandhi with his emphasis on annihilating caste oppression and securing dignity for untouchables.His mass satyagraha movement to access public water tanks signified rousing Dalits against exclusion while the pivotal Poona Pact with Hindu leaders increased reserved legislature seats to uplift representation.As independent Indias first law minister, Ambedkar chaired the drafting committee conceptualizing its progressive, rights-based constitution aiming to foster new foundations upholding equality.He was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna, Indias highest civilian honour in 1990 underscoring his imprint on the republics democratic conscience and for spearheading emancipation of marginalized sections.Mahaparinirvan Diwas serves both as a solemn remembrance of Ambedkars lasting legacy alongside provides an opportunity to reflect on pursuing unfulfilled aspects of his vision around caste annihilation, socioeconomic justice and equality to fructify Indias constitutional ideals.Indians pay tribute on his death anniversaryOn this day, followers across India gather at memorials in Mumbai, Delhi and locations nationally to offer tributes while reaffirming their commitment to Dr Ambedkars humanistic philosophy centring on reason, liberty and fraternity.By commemorating modern Indias central founding father each year on December 6, people signal collective intent to realize the transformation he tirelessly strove for - building an egalitarian, enlightened society.
