Overview
- At an official ceremony in the Parliament complex organized by the Dr Ambedkar Foundation, the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and Leader of the Opposition offered floral tributes to Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a message on X praising Ambedkar’s commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism and said his ideals guide India’s mission toward a Viksit Bharat.
- Rahul Gandhi paid homage and said Ambedkar’s legacy strengthens his resolve to defend the Constitution and advance a more inclusive India.
- Thousands of followers converged on Mumbai’s Chaityabhoomi, with the BMC providing sheds, toilets, drinking water and medical stalls and Mumbai Police deploying over 5,000 personnel for crowd management.
- Leaders also used the day for political messaging, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announcing new protections for Ambedkar statues and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticizing those he said once sought to suppress Ambedkar.