India will mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R Ambedkar, known as the architect of the Indian constitution, on April 14. A deeply revered figure in Indian politics, Dr Ambedkar was a jurist, economist and a social reformer, popularly known as Babasaheb.
Born in 1891, he chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was India’s First Minister for Law and Justice.
Dr Ambedkar passed away in 1956, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of tireless advocacy for the rights of marginalised communities.
A victim of caste-based discrimination himself, Dr Ambedkar dedicated his life to challenging the deeply rooted social hierarchies in India. Many of his literary works and powerful speeches on various social issues remain relevant to this day and continue to inspire people to contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
On his centenary anniversary celebrations, the central government also released a book titled ‘Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches’. It is a collection of 17 volumes. To mark his birth anniversary, an annual public holiday is observed across India on April 14.
