PM Modi pays tributes to Ambedkar on death anniversary

Babasaheb Ambedkar came from a Dalit family and rose to become one of the most important figures in Indian politics with his championing of the cause of the underprivileged.

The Prime Minister shared a picture from his visit to Chaitya Bhoomi, the cremation place of Ambedkar in Mumbai, earlier this year. (Photo: @narendramodi/X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to the main architect of the Constitution, B R Ambedkar, on his death anniversary, saying his tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations.

Ambedkar came from a Dalit family and rose to become one of the most important figures in Indian politics with his championing of the cause of the underprivileged.

“On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice,” Modi said on X.

On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice.

Dr. Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate… pic.twitter.com/b6FkWCj8Uh

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2024

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“Dr Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision,” he said.

The Prime Minister also shared a picture from his visit to Chaitya Bhoomi, the cremation place of Ambedkar in Mumbai, earlier this year. Later, he also paid floral tribute to Ambedkar’s statue inside Parliament premises.

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