Tributes Paid to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on His Death Anniversary
On the death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, leaders including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes. Modi emphasized Ambedkar's lasting impact on justice and equality, while Congress leaders acknowledged his monumental contribution to the Indian Constitution. This day serves as a reminder of the values Ambedkar championed, urging the nation to uphold and protect them for future generations. Discover how these tributes reflect the ongoing relevance of Ambedkar's ideals in contemporary India.
| Dec 6, 2025, 12:38 IST
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Today marks the death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to him, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his respects. In a post on X, Modi reflected on this day, stating that he remembers Dr. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. He emphasized that Ambedkar's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and constitutionalism will continue to guide our national journey.
Modi highlighted that Ambedkar inspired generations to uphold human dignity and strengthen democratic values. He noted that Ambedkar's ideals pave the way for building a developed India. The Prime Minister, along with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, paid floral tributes at the statue of Ambedkar located in the Parliament complex.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former President Rahul Gandhi also paid their respects to Dr. Ambedkar on this significant day, acknowledging that the Constitution is his greatest gift to India. In the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi offered flowers at Ambedkar's statue. Kharge expressed on X, 'On the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb Ambedkar, we express our deep gratitude to the creator of our Constitution and a steadfast voice for social justice.' He noted that throughout his life, Ambedkar stood firmly for the democratic principles of freedom, equality, fraternity, and justice.
Kharge stated, 'Today, more than ever, we need to uphold, protect, and defend the values for which he lived. The greatest gift to the nation is the Constitution of India.' Rahul Gandhi also shared a post on X, offering humble tributes to Dr. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas. He remarked that Ambedkar's enduring legacy of equality, justice, and human dignity strengthens his resolve to protect the Constitution and inspires their collective struggle for a more inclusive and compassionate India.