Ambedkar Jayanti 2022: PM Modi pays tribute to Baba Saheb on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 14: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, saying the leader has made "indelible contributions to India’s progress." “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. He has made indelible contributions to India’s progress. This is a day to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his dreams for our nation," PM Modi tweeted on Ambedkar Jayanti. PM Modi also attached a video that shows various aspects of Baba Saheb’s life and struggle for democracy, and the Central government’s policies dedicated to him. President Ram Nath Kovind also paid tributes on Ambedkar Jayati 2022. "An economist and advocate of human rights and women empowerment, Dr Ambedkar is considered as a leading nation builder of our country. He contributed to promoting harmony and tried to eradicate the evils of the caste system. A true believer in the rule of law, Dr Ambedkar constantly worked for the rights of poor and backward classes," he tweeted.
Also Read | CNG, PNG price up again in Delhi; check revised rates "We should take inspiration from the life of this great son of India. A true homage to Dr Ambedkar would be to develop our country on the principles of `Social and Economic Justice` and `Equality of Status and Opportunity`," the President added. Known as the father of Indian democracy, Baba Rao Ambedkar was the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Born on April 14, 1891, Dr Ambedkar was an economist and advocate of human rights and women empowerment. He is considered a leading nation builder of India and was the president of India’s constituent assembly which gave the world its lengthiest written constitution. April 14 is observed as Ambedkar Jayanti to honour Dr Ambedkar’s countless contributions to the making of present-day India. Ambedkar Jayanti is also observed to remember the jurist’s dedication to fighting social evils such as caste discrimination and oppression. Also Read | Andhra Pradesh: 6 charred to death after massive fire at chemical factory -PTC News