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April 16, 2026 12:25 PM

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and his defining role in drafting the Indian Constitution

As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, attention once again turns to his most enduring legacy - the Constitution of India, a document that continues to guide the world’s largest democracy. Adopted in November 1949 and enforced from January 26, 1950, the Constitution stands as a cornerstone of India’s democratic framework, embodying the principles of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity. Architect of the Constitution As Chairman of the Drafting...

April 16, 2026 12:26 PM

Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar: Architect of equality and modern India

The nation remembers Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary on April 14 every year, honouring a towering figure whose life and work transformed India’s social, political and constitutional landscape. Born on April 14, 1891, in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, Ambedkar rose from humble beginnings as the fourteenth child of his parents to become one of the foremost intellectuals and nation-builders of India. His early life was marked by severe social discrimination due to the rigid caste s...

November 27, 2025 12:07 PM

PM Modi hails unveiling of B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO headquarters on Constitution Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the unveiling of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris as “a matter of immense pride” and a fitting tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr Ambedkar and his role in the making ...