Hyderabad, April 14: On the occasion of the 133rd birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao unveiled the 125 feet-tall statute of the leader in Hyderabad on Friday.

BR Ambedkar's grandson and Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi president Prakash Ambedkar was also present on the occasion. Ambedkar Jayanti 2023 Live Streaming From Dadar Chaityabhoomi: Watch 132nd Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar From Chaityabhoomi.

KCR Unveils 125-Feet Statue of BR Ambedkar:

Dr Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader, who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India. He fought to eradicate social evils like untouchability and worked for the rights of the Dalits and other socially backward classes. He also served as the first Law Minister of India. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at the Parliament House lawn in Delhi. Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao To Unveil 125-Feet Tall BR Ambedkar’s Statue in Hyderabad on April 14 (Watch Video).

President Droupadi Murmu also paid tribute to the key architect of India's Constitution on the occasion by offering a garland. Former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders attended Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary celebration at Parliament House Lawn in Delhi.

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