Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary, known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas, on Saturday, praising his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to constitutionalism.

Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was an eminent Indian jurist and social reformer, best known as the chief architect of the Constitution of India. He dedicated his life to fighting against caste discrimination and advocating for the rights of Dalits and other marginalised communities.

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Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 1990. His birthday, April 14, is celebrated annually as Ambedkar Jayanti.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Remembering Dr Babasahe

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