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India Celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti with Nationwide Tributes and Expanded Delhi Events

The 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is marked by public holidays, cultural programs, and a 15-day celebration in Delhi focusing on education and social justice.

An artist gives the final touch to a statue of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti, at a workshop in Nagpur on Saturday.
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Overview

  • April 14, 2025, is observed as a national public holiday, with schools, banks, and stock markets closed across most states to honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
  • Delhi has extended Ambedkar Jayanti into a 15-day event, incorporating lessons on Ambedkar’s life into school curricula and organizing special assemblies to educate students.
  • State governments and political parties are hosting cultural programs, processions, and educational initiatives to commemorate Ambedkar’s contributions to social justice and constitutional values.
  • Traffic advisories and road closures are in effect in major cities like Noida and Pune to manage large public gatherings and processions.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other national leaders paid tributes to Ambedkar, emphasizing his enduring legacy in shaping India’s democratic and social framework.