Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s thoughts and ideals continue to give strength to millions: PM Modi on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the architect of the Constitution Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 64th death anniversary which is observed as “Mahaparinirvana Diwas”.

While honouring Dr Ambedkar, Prime Minister Modi said his government is committed to fulfilling the dreams that the leader had for India, adding that his thoughts continue to provide strength to millions of people. “Remembering the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

His thoughts and ideals continue to give strength to millions. We are committed to fulfilling the dreams he had for our nation,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Remembering the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His thoughts and ideals continue to give strength to millions. We are committed to fulfilling the dreams he had for our nation. pic.twitter.com/dJUwGjv3Z5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas; says, “Following the footsteps of Babasaheb, Modi government is working with dedication for the welfare of the section that remained deprived for decades.”

एक भविष्योन्मुखी व सर्वसमावेशी संविधान देकर देश में प्रगति, समृद्धि और समानता का मार्ग प्रशस्त करने वाले बाबासाहेब के महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन।

बाबासाहेब के पदचिन्हों पर चलकर मोदी सरकार दशकों से विकास से वंचित वर्ग के कल्याण के प्रति समर्पित भाव से कार्यरत है। pic.twitter.com/1zJUVW1kwR

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 6, 2020

Born on April 14, 1891, Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits) and supported the rights of women and workers. He died on December 6, 1956.

In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.