Nation pays homage to Dr.BR Ambedkar on his 61st Mahaparinirvan Diwas today

On the 60th death anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Father of Indian Constitution, lakhs of people are expected to converge at Chaitya Bhoomi today, where his ashes have been interred. Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai - MCGM has made adequate arrangements for pilgrims who come to visit Chaityabhoomi on Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

MCGM has set up 10 control rooms to guide visitors. Almost 11 ambulances have been stationed at various locations around Shivaji Park and Chaityabhoomi. More than 400



stalls, about 200 mobile toilets, water tankers, utility vehicles and fire engines have also been set up to aid the visitors. 

Around 750 workers have been put on duty round the clock at the venue and Dadar Chowpatty beach, which has the book stalls. With lakhs of people expected to visit Chaityabhoomi, the venue will also be kept under constant CCTV surveillance. Mumbai Police too has made elaborate arrangements to maintain law and order and also to ensure smooth flow of traffic.