Mon Apr 14 05:40:42 UTC 2025: ## Nation’s Leaders Pay Tribute to B.R. Ambedkar on Birth Anniversary
**New Delhi, April 14, 2025** – India’s top political leaders gathered today at Parliament House to pay homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the tributes at the statue of the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge also offered their respects, alongside numerous Union ministers, MPs, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
In a message released earlier, President Murmu lauded Ambedkar’s unwavering dedication to nation-building and his remarkable achievements despite facing significant adversity. She highlighted his belief in education as a powerful tool for social transformation and empowerment.
Prime Minister Modi, in a tweet, emphasized Ambedkar’s enduring inspiration in the nation’s pursuit of social justice and its vision of becoming a self-reliant and developed nation. He stated that Ambedkar’s principles would accelerate the country’s progress.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, born in 1891 into a Dalit family, is celebrated for his tireless work championing the rights of Scheduled Castes and his pivotal role in drafting India’s Constitution. His legacy as a brilliant scholar, social reformer, and India’s first law minister continues to inspire generations.
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