Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2018: PM Modi, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Others Pay Homage to Architect of Indian Constitution

New Delhi, December 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several other politicians on Thursday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Din or death anniversary. "India bows to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas" said PM Modi. While Maharashtra CM tweeted in Marathi which translated to "Great social reformer, great legalist, world-renowned economist, intense nationalist, realistic educator, a hardline advocate of equality, Bharat Ratna Dr The life of Babasaheb Ambedkar is inspirational for everyone."Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2018 Traffic Advisory in Mumbai: Check Routes, Diversions, Parking Slots Today.

On 63rd Dr Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas (death anniversary) of Dr BR Ambedkar, President Ram Nath Kovind will pay floral tribute to the statue of Babasaheb at Sansad Bhavan Lawns in the Indian Parliament. Following him, Prime Minister Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will also pay their tribute to 'Father of Indian Constitution.' Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti: Remembering the Scholar, Social Reformer and Father of Indian Constitution on 127th Birth Anniversary.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday paid homage to Dr Ambedkar and said, "My humble tributes to the principal architect of the Constitution of India, Bharat Ratna, Dr B.R. Ambedkar ji on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas. He was a great social reformer and an eminent jurist who inspired others to work selflessly for the society."

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh also took to Twitter and said, "Babasaheb Ambedkar recognised the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life. His lifelong fight for equal rights and opportunity for all made him a revered leader in India and the world. My respects to the Father of the Indian Constitution."

Every year 6th of December is celebrated as death anniversary or Mahaparinirvan Din of Dr BR Ambedkar. On this day, city corporation and SCs and STs State Government Employees’ Association organize various functions to commemorate the contribution of the Dr Ambedkar towards the country.

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