Nation pays homage to Dr Ambedkar on his birth anniversary today

The nation pays homage to the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversary today. Several functions have been organised throughout the country to mark the occasion.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar in Parliament House complex this morning.

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar donned many hats, being



social reformer, economist, politician, who dedicated his life for the people. Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar worked steadfast throughout his life to end social and caste discrimination against the marginalised sections of the society. From a humble beginning, he went on to become the first law and justice minister of independent India. He was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990.