President, V-P, PM and LS Speaker pay floral tributes at Ambedkar's statue in Parliament House Complex

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla were among the top dignitaries who paid floral tributes at the statue of Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in Parliament House Complex on his 135th birth anniversary on Monday.

On the occasion, Union Ministers, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, Members of Parliament and former Members of Parliament paid floral tributes at the portrait of Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

Secretaries-General of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Utpal Kumar Singh and P.C. Mody, respectively, also paid floral tributes to Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar had a profound impact on India's social and political landscape, leaving an enduring legacy. Renowned as a champion of social justice, he is revered for his substantial and diverse contributions to Indian society. Dr Ambedkar's significant achievement lies in his role as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, where he played a pivotal role during the debates in the Constituent Assembly. He is respected as the driving force behind the Constitution of India, ensuring its principles of inclusivity and justice.

The portrait of Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was unveiled in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan (erstwhile Parliament House) by the then Prime Minister, Vishwanath Pratap Singh on April 12, 1990.

Earlier, paying rich tributes to Dr Ambedkar, Birla in a post on social media platform X said, “Tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution, the country's first Law Minister, Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ji on his birth anniversary. Babasaheb remained dedicated to equality, freedom, justice and fraternity throughout his life. Coming from a humble background, he used education as a medium to bring the desired changes in society. As the Chairman of the Drafting Committee in the Constituent Assembly, he drafted the world's best legislative document, the Constitution of India.”

“As we celebrate 75th years of the adoption of the Constitution, Babasaheb's philosophy becomes even more relevant. His ideas inspire us to remain united against all forms of injustice, exploitation and oppression. Dr Ambedkar's life, dedicated to the upliftment of the underprivileged class and the empowerment of the Nation, will continue to inspire millions of countrymen for ages,” he added.

--IANS

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