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India Celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti with Renewed Focus on Social Justice and Education

Nationwide tributes honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy, with leaders launching initiatives to promote equality and constitutional values.

The Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations drew people from all walks of life in Lucknow. (Rajeev Mullick/HT Photo)
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI Photo)
(From left) Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, Union minister JP Nadda, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at a ceremony to pay tribute to BR Ambedkar at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on Monday. (PTI)
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to BR Ambedkar’s statue at BBAU in Lucknow on Monday. (HT)

Overview

  • High-profile tributes were held across India, with leaders like Akhilesh Yadav and Devendra Fadnavis emphasizing Ambedkar's role in safeguarding constitutional rights and social justice.
  • Delhi announced a 15-day educational program in schools to teach students about Ambedkar's ideals, alongside cultural events and welfare initiatives for marginalized communities.
  • Massive public gatherings at memorials, such as Lucknow's Ambedkar Park, showcased widespread reverence for Ambedkar’s contributions to equality and inclusion.
  • Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya highlighted Ambedkar's pivotal role in embedding justice and fairness through constitutional provisions like reservations in education and employment.
  • Political discourse around Ambedkar's legacy intensified, with parties debating their commitment to his principles and critiquing opponents over symbolic versus substantive actions.