NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered his respects to Dr BR Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawns in Delhi on the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
The Mahaparinirvan Diwas is celebrated on December 6, commemorating the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, widely known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, who crafted India’s Constitution.
PM Modi called Ambedkar a beacon of social justice and said that his fight for equality and human dignity continue to inspire generations.
“On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice. Dr Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision. Also sharing a picture from my visit to Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai earlier this year. Jai Bhim!,” PM Modi posted on X.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid respect to the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution.
Babasaheb Ambedkar advocated against social discrimination of Dalits and supported women’s and workers’ rights. He devoted his life to promoting equality and opposing caste-based discrimination.
In Buddhist tradition, Mahaparinirvan signifies ‘nirvana after death’, similar to Lord Buddha’s passing. Parinirvan represents freedom from Samara, karma, and the cycle of birth and death, making it Buddhism’s most sacred observance.