Diksha Lalita Devanand Karhade
News Editor
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (born April 14, 1891 – died December 6, 1956), were Indian jurist, economist, politician, philosopher and social reformer.
He inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and launched a movement to eliminate social discrimination against the untouchables (Dalits), as well as supported the rights of women and workers.
He was the Labour Minister of British India, the first Law Minister of independent India, the architect of the Indian Constitution, and the reviver of Indian Buddhism.
Due to his contributions to various fields of the country, he is also called the ‘architect of modern India’ or ‘builder of modern India’.
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar received his Ph.D.in economics from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.
He also did research on law, economics, and political science. In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. Later, he worked in the social and political fields.
He participated in campaigns and discussions for India’s independence, published newspapers, advocated political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and made a valuable contribution to the creation of modern India.
In 1956, he converted to Buddhism along with his followers. He died a few months after his conversion.
In 1990, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor. His birthday is celebrated every year as Ambedkar Jayanti in India and around the world.
In 2012, a survey titled “The Greatest Indian” named Ambedkar as the ‘Greatest Indian’.
Many monuments and portraits have been erected in folk culture in memory of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
