Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Speaker Om Birla and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi offered floral tributes at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament complex.
- Narendra Modi said Ambedkar’s commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism guides India’s national journey and the effort to build a Viksit Bharat.
- Rahul Gandhi said Ambedkar’s legacy strengthens his resolve to defend the Constitution and pursue a more inclusive and compassionate India.
- Thousands gathered at Mumbai’s Chaityabhoomi, where police deployed over 5,000 personnel and the BMC provided sheds, water, toilets and medical services to manage the crowds.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state will build boundary walls and install canopies to protect statues of Ambedkar from vandalism.