Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020: PM Narendra Modi, Uddhav Thackeray, Other Politicians Remember Dr BR Ambedkar on His Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led politicians and leaders in remembering Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, fondly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, on his death anniversary, which is also called Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
New Delhi, December 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led politicians and leaders in remembering Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, fondly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, on his death anniversary, which is also called Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Dr B R Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian constitution. A social reformer, Dr Ambedkar championed the cause of Dalits, women and marginalised communities. He died on December 6 in 1956. Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020 Images and HD Wallpapers: WhatsApp Messages, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Facebook Quotes, Wishes and SMS Greetings to Send on Mahaparinirvan Din.
In his message on Mahaparinirvan Diwas, PM Narendra Modi said his government is committed to fulfilling Babasaheb Ambedkar's dream for the country. PM Modi tweeted: "Remembering the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His thoughts and ideals continue to give strength to millions. We are committed to fulfilling the dreams he had for our nation." Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020 Date, History And Significance: Know All About the Day Observed to Commemorate Dr BR Ambedkar Death Anniversary.
PM Narendra Modi's Tweet on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020:
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his deputy Ajit Pawar visited Chaitya Bhoomi, the resting place of Dr Ambedkar, and paid tributes to him. Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik shared a quote of Dr Ambedkar on Twitter - Learn, Get organised, Struggle - in paying tributes to the Bharat Ratna awardee.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das and several other leaders also paid homepage to Dr Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020.
Politicians Remembering Dr BR Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2020:
What is Mahaparinirvan Diwas?
In Buddhist traditions, the term "parinirvan" is used for someone who has attained nirvana in his lifetime and after death. Dr Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956 in Nagpur. He inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables.
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