Fri Dec 06 06:41:50 UTC 2024: ## Congress Leader Kharge Calls for Defence of Ambedkar’s Ideals on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
**NEW DELHI** – Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today urged the nation to protect and safeguard the ideals and legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Indian Constitution, Ambedkar’s “finest contribution.” In a social media post commemorating Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, Kharge lauded Ambedkar’s lifelong dedication to democratic values and social justice. He stressed the urgent need to defend Ambedkar’s vision in the current climate. The statement comes as India observes the anniversary of the social reformer and jurist’s passing.
**(Note: The unrelated portion about Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda has been omitted as it is not relevant to the main topic of the Congress leader’s statement.)**
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