Kolkata, Apr 14 (PTI) West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid homage to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

Bose said Ambedkar's vision for an inclusive society continues to inspire us and guide us on our path ahead.

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"HG pays his homage and honours the legacy of one of the greatest sons of India, Dr B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. This day is a befitting occasion to pledge for promoting equality, justice, and social harmony," a statement released by the Raj Bhavan said.

"The architect of our Constitution, Dr Ambedkar was a luminary and a multi-faceted personality who excelled as a statesman, eminent jurist, philosopher, orator, writer, scholar apart from being a social reformer," it added.

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Banerjee on Monday remembered Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

"Solemnly remembering the Father of the Constitution of India, Dr B R Ambedkar, on his birth anniversary," Banerjee posted on X.

Ambedkar is recognised for his lifelong struggle for the empowerment of Scheduled Castes and his key role in drafting the Constitution.

Born in a Dalit family in 1891, he was a brilliant student who went on to study abroad. The discrimination he suffered in Indian society made him a committed social reformer. He was also India's first Law minister.

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