Bhimrao Ambedkar Death Anniversary: Inspirational Quotes, famous Thoughts of Babasaheb Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: He worked extensively and relentlessly for the upliftment of the lower castes and contributed immensely towards drafting the constitution. Although he passed away on December 6, 1956, his popularity has remained unfazed over the years, and has greatly intrigued and inspired academics, social reformers and politicians. On the occasion of his 63rd death anniversary, we take a look at some of his most inspiring quotes. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Ambedkar donned several hats. He was a jurist, economist, a politician and also a social reformer. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Ambedkar was a strong advocate of Dalit rights. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: In India and elsewhere, he was often called Babasaheb, meaning 'respected father' in Marathi. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: n 1956, he converted to Buddhism initiating mass conversions of Dalits. He died six months shortly after conversion. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Ambedkar's ancestors had long worked for the army of the British East India Company, and his father served in the British Indian Army at the Mhow cantonment. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Ambedkar’s book The Buddha and His Dhamma appeared posthumously in 1957. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Contesting Mahatma Gandhi’s claim to speak for Dalits (or Harijans, as Gandhi called them), he wrote What Congress and Gandhi Have Done to the Untouchables (1945). (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: Dr Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the constitution drafting committee on August 29, 1947. Ambedkar emphasised on the construction of a virtual bridge between all classes of the society. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)

Bhimrao Ambedkar Quotes: In 1936, Ambedkar founded the Independent Labor Party. In the 1937 elections to the Central Legislative Assembly, his party won 15 seats. (Photo: File; designed by Gargi Singh)