About Ambedkar Jayanti
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on April 14 every year in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. On this auspicious day, we honor him and honor him for his contribution to Indian law and order.
Dalits consider him as their God because he is one of the main reasons behind the end of untouchability in India.
Popularly known as Babasaheb, Dr. Ambedkar was an economist. He established the Finance Commission of India. The Reserve Bank of India works on the guidelines and ideas established by Ambedkar.
Dr. BR Ambedkar was one of the main reasons behind the abolition of untouchability in India. He organized various protests and started a movement with the aim of uplifting the untouchables. On the occasion of BR Ambedkar’s 131st birthday, here are some inspirational quotes from him that teach us the meaning of true education and freedom.
Importance and Significance of the day
Known as the “Father of Indian Law”, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian politician, jurist and jurist. Born on April 14, 1891, the influential Dalit leader headed the committee that drafted the Constitution of India during the deliberations in the Constituent Assembly.
A staunch supporter of women’s rights and labour, Ambedkar was also the first minister of justice of Free India. Therefore, every year, on April 14, the birthday of the defender of human rights is commemorated. Ambedkar was born into a poor Dalit Mahar family and devoted his life to fighting for the rights of Dalits, who were considered untouchable by society. He donned many hats but was a social reformer. Therefore, his birthday gives all Indians an opportunity to reflect on the economic progress of the country.
Fighting the brutal caste system, he started several businesses and became the first Indian to earn a doctorate in economics from a foreign university. Ambedkar worked hard and studied at universities in the United States, Britain and Germany and received a doctorate in Economics from Columbia University in 1917. He wrote Annihilation of Caste – a seminal book on the oppression of caste in India. He often emphasizes that education is a powerful tool that can help break the old shackles of social behavior. “Learn, inspire and organize”, is his famous saying.
Bhim Jayanti was first observed by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay in 1928, and has been declared a public holiday in more than 25 Indian states and union territories. The leader challenged India’s colonial system, which is why his birthday is celebrated as Equality Day across the country.
On Ambedkar Jayanti, all the important leaders of the country including the Prime Minister and the President are honored with his effigy in the Parliament. In various institutions, parades and competitions, plays and film adaptations based on the life of BR Ambedkar are held. Babasaheb’s contribution in uplifting the lives of Dalits and untouchables is commemorated on Bhim Jayanti, which is observed by Dalits, Adivasis and visual workers.
Who is Dr BR Ambedkar?
Born on April 14, 1891, Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian lawyer, economist, politician and social reformer who promoted racism against untouchables (Dalits ) and support the rights of women and workers. He died on December 6, 1956. He is also known as the father of Indian law. In 1990, Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.
He was born as the fourteenth and last child of Ramji Maloji Sakpal, in a Mahar (Dalit) family. Throughout his growing years, Dr. Ambedkar had to do something about the atrocities of Dalits.
He graduated in economics and political science. He entered the government of Baroda with his first job. At 22, he received a scholarship to Columbia University. BR Ambedkar fought for the rights of Dalits throughout his life. In 1932, he helped sign the Poona Agreement, which allowed Dalit representation in the legislature.
eived a scholarship to Columbia University. BR Ambedkar fought for the rights of Dalits throughout his life. In 1932, he helped sign the Poona Agreement, which allowed Dalit representation in the legislature.
His Political Carrer
Dr BR Ambedkar was appointed Principal of the Government Law College, Bombay in 1935. This post was held for two years. He served as the Chairman of the Board of Ramjas College, University of Delhi after the death of its founder,
Shri Rai Kedarnath. On October 13, at the conversion conference of Yeola, Ambedkar in Nasik, declared his intention to convert to a different religion and encouraged his followers to leave Hinduism.
Dr BR Ambedkar founded the Independent Labor Party in 1936, which contested the 1937 Bombay elections to the Central Legislative Assembly for 13 reserved seats and four seats.
He won 11 and 3 seats respectively. On May 15, 1936, he published his book The Annihilation of Caste. During this period he also fought the Khoti dynasty in Konkan. Here, “khots” refers to government tax collectors who exploit farmers and landlords.
In the Bombay Legislative Assembly, Ambedkar introduced a bill in 1937 with the aim of abolishing the khoti system by creating a better relationship between the government and the farmers.
As Minister of Labour, he served on the Defense Advisory Committee and the Viceroy’s Executive Council. In 1940, after the Lahore decision of the Muslim League to return to Pakistan, he wrote a 400-page paper entitled “Reflections on Pakistan”, which explored the concept of “Pakistan” in all its aspects.
His work, Who are the Shudras? Babasaheb tried to explain the formation of untouchables. His political party changed to Federation of Scheduled Castes. He performed well in the 1946 elections for the Constituent Assembly of India. Later, Babasaheb was elected to the assembly of Bengal, where the Muslim League was in power.
In 1952, he contested the first general election of India from Bombay North, but lost. He became a member of the Rajya Sabha, actually an elected one. In the by-election of 1954 in Bhandara, he tried to enter the Lok Sabha, but came third. And during the second election in 1957, Babasaheb died.
