Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti 2024

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024, celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the “Father of Indian Constitution,” was observed on April 14, 2024.

This year marks the 134th birthday of the iconic figure, who dedicated his life to eradicating discrimination against untouchables and fighting for the rights of women and labourers.

Known as ‘Equality Day,’ Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday in India, with events like processions and tributes at his statues held nationwide. Dr Ambedkar’s role as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution is highlighted during the celebrations, as well as his advocacy for equality and education as a means of social transformation. His global scholarly pursuits and contributions to economics are also acknowledged.

The day serves as a reminder of his vision of a society free from discrimination and inequality, inspiring ongoing efforts for a more inclusive and equitable society.

About Dr Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and an advocate for social equality and the rights of marginalized communities.

He formed the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha in 1924. He represented the depressed classes at the First Round Table Conference in London in 1930. Dr. Ambedkar established the Independent Labour Party in 1936, which later transformed into the All India Scheduled Castes Federation in 1942. He opposed strikes by civil servants and served as a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council from 1942 to 1946.

Dr. Ambedkar started the weekly paper ‘Mooknayak’ in 1920 and authored several books on various topics. He was appointed as the first Law Minister of Independent India but resigned due to differences with Nehru. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly from Bengal and later from Bombay, and served as the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee. He called the Right to Constitutional Remedy as the soul of the Constitution.

Despite his significant contributions, Dr. Ambedkar faced electoral defeats in the 1952 Lok Sabha elections and a subsequent by-election in 1954. He converted to Buddhism on October 14, 1956, and passed away on December 6, 1956. After his death, his followers renamed the Scheduled Caste Federation as the Republican Party of India in 1957.

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs