B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on 14th April across the country with great respect and enthusiasm. This day is known as the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the architect of India’s constitution, social reformer, and messiah of the Dalits. His life and philosophy are a source of inspiration for crores of people even today.
In this blog, we will know some important things about Dr. Ambedkar’s life, his contributions, and why B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti is a day of national pride.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Biography
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow village of Madhya Pradesh. He was born in a Dalit family, where he was treated differently on the basis of caste. He felt the pain of casteism and discrimination in his childhood, which he made his strength.
He received high education from Columbia University (USA) and London School of Economics. In his life, he emerged as a social scientist, economist, social reformer and policy maker.
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Dr. Ambedkar played a central role in making the constitution of India. In 1947, he was made the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, where he prepared a constitution that gives equality, independence and justice to all citizens.
He believed that “the constitution will be successful only when there is social and economic equality.” This thought of his is remembered every year on B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti.
Ambedkar’s contribution in social reform
Dr. Ambedkar spent his entire life fighting against casteism, discrimination and social injustice. He worked to raise the problems of the Dalit community through newspapers like “Bahishkrit Bharat”. His slogan was:
“Educate, Agitate, Organize”
He worked on both legal and social fronts for the right to equality, right to education, and social respect for Dalits.
Importance of B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti
B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti is not just a birthday, but a day of thinking and social consciousness. This day reminds us how a person gave birth to a new India through the struggle of his life.
On this day:
- Debates and essay competitions are held on his life in schools and colleges.
- Political leaders and people from the society offer flowers to his statue.
- Seminars, cultural programs and social service programs are held in city administrations and government offices.
- People share his quotes and inspirational things on social media.
Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts in today’s time
Today when we talk about Digital India, equality and justice, Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts become even more relevant. He believed that if everyone in a country does not get the right to equality, then that country can never progress.
He worked for constitutional values, social equality and economic reform till his last breath.
Buddhism and Ambedkar
Dr. Ambedkar adopted Buddhism in 1956 along with millions of followers. He said:
“I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.”
He also wrote the book “The Buddha and His Dhamma” in his last days which is still guiding.
Conclusion: B.R Ambedkar Jayanti – Ek Sankalp
B.R Ambedkar Jayanti reminds us that the dream of India will be realized only when every citizen gets respect, facilities and independence. On this Jayanti, let us implement the ideas of Dr. Ambedkar in our lives and build a strong India.
“No one is above, no one is below – everyone should get equality, this was Ambedkar’s dream!”