This year in 2023, people will celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14th and the day will be Friday. Ambedkar Jayanti is an annual holiday in India that commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was a prominent social reformer and the architect of India's constitution.
On this upcoming day, various events and celebrations will held across the country to honor his contributions to Indian society. It will also promote his message of equality and justice for all.
It is an important day for people of all backgrounds to come together and reflect on the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar, and to work towards building a more inclusive and equitable society.
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a social reformer, jurist, economist, and additionally a politician who considered one of the most prominent figures in Indian history.
He was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, and passed away on December 6, 1956, in New Delhi.
Key facts and achievements about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Ambedkar Jayanti:
FIRST
Eventually Ambedkar was born in a Dalit family and faced discrimination and social exclusion throughout his life. He did education in India and abroad and obtained degrees in economics, law, and political science.
SECOND
He was also a leading voice in the Indian independence movement and fought for the rights of Dalits, who considered the lowest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy.
THIRD IMPORTANT FACT ABOUT AMBEDKAR JAYANTI
He was the first Dalit to appoint as a Cabinet Minister in the Indian government and held several important portfolios, including Law, Justice, and Labour.