PM Narendra Modi remembers Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary
Dr. Ambedkar was a man ahead of his time. We remember his efforts to eradicate social evils and the importance he gave to education said PM Modi.
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary.
Modi tweeted on Mahaparinirvana Diwas
On his Mahaparinirvana Diwas, I bow to the venerable Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. His contribution to the Nation is eternal & invaluable. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2014
Dr. Ambedkar was a man ahead of his time. We remember his efforts to eradicate social evils & the importance he gave to education. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2014
Babasaheb became a voice for the oppressed & downtrodden. His ideals & thoughts continue to guide us in our quest for an equal society. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2014
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who died Dec 6, 1956, was a jurist, economist, politician and a social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination of Dalits, women and labourers. He was independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India.
In 1990, Ambedkar was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of India.