Mon Apr 14 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh Leaders Pay Tribute to B.R. Ambedkar on His Jayanti
**Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, April 14, 2025** – Several prominent political leaders in Andhra Pradesh paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu led the tributes, remembering Ambedkar’s emphasis on vigilance, education, and self-respect as crucial for national progress. He urged everyone to work towards fulfilling Ambedkar’s vision of an egalitarian society and to uplift the underprivileged by instilling self-confidence within them. Naidu highlighted Ambedkar’s significant contributions as the architect of the Indian Constitution, the first Law Minister of independent India, and a freedom fighter, emphasizing his role in shaping modern Indian society. He further called for renewed commitment to Dalit upliftment.
Minister Nara Lokesh echoed these sentiments, praising Ambedkar’s invaluable service to the nation and his enduring influence on Indian society. He lauded Ambedkar’s relentless fight for a society free from inequality and highlighted the TDP government’s commitment to public welfare, inspired by Ambedkar’s ideals.
Minister Anangi Satya Prasad remembered Ambedkar as a leading intellectual and a key figure in the building of modern India. He emphasized Ambedkar’s fight for the welfare of marginalized communities, his opposition to social injustices, and his advocacy for women’s and workers’ rights. He lauded Ambedkar’s vision as relevant even today.
Minister Dola Balaveera Anjaneyaswamy also paid tribute, highlighting Ambedkar’s lifelong struggle for social justice and equality. He praised Ambedkar’s statue not merely as a monument but as a symbol of Dalit self-respect. He further stated that CM Chandrababu Naidu is dedicated to realizing Ambedkar’s vision through initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty in the state. He asserted that the TDP government is the only force capable of achieving Ambedkar’s dream of an equitable society.