Dr.Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar भीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर
Babasaheb Ambedkar
Born (1891-04-14 ) April 14, 1891Died December 6, 1956(1956-12-06) (aged 65) Nationality Indian Spouse(s) Ramabai Ambedkar Savita Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly known as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist , economist , politician , writer and social reformer. He inspired the Dalit Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables (Dalits ), and also supported the rights of women and labour . He was independent India's first law minister, the principal architect of the Constitution of India .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
In 1956, in Deekshabhoomi , he initiated a mass conversion of Dalit, converting to Buddhism with 600,000 supporters. He revived Buddhism in India. Ambedkar is regarded as a bodhisattva , and the Maitreya , among the Navayana Buddhists.[ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
In 1990, the Bharat Ratna , India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar. Ambedkar's legacy includes numerous memorials and depictions in popular culture. Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer had a deep effect on modern India.[ 13] [ 14]
Ambedkar was voted "the Greatest Indian " in 2012 by a poll organised by History TV18 and CNN IBN, ahead of Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru .[ 15]
Ambedkar Jayanti (Ambedkar's birthday) is an annual festival celebrated on 14 April. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated as an official public holiday in many states of India.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18] The United Nations celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti in 2016, 2017 and 2018.[ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
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