BR Ambedkar death anniversary: President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
New Delhi, December 6: President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his death anniversary at his statue in the Parliament on Tuesday.
"President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Parliament House Lawns, New Delhi," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Twitter.
President Murmu was accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and other leaders and dignitaries at the Parliament premises.
The day is also observed as "Mahaparinirvan Diwas".
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar.
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"On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, I pay homage to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and recall his exemplary service to our nation. His struggles gave hope to millions and his efforts to give India such an extensive Constitution can never be forgotten," PM Modi tweeted.
Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination against untouchables (Dalits) and supported the rights of women and workers. He was born on April 14, 1891. He passed away on December 6, 1956.
Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 1990.
- ANI
