Preparations are underway for Mahaparinirvan Diwas as supporters of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar are expected to arrive in large numbers at Shivaji Park in Dadar. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
Updated On: 2023-12-01 06:40 PM IST
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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is widely known for empowering and voicing the concerns of the unheard and fighting for their rights
Throughout his life, Ambedkar fought for the abolition of the practice of untouchability
Dr Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956 at his home in Delhi
To commemorate Dr Ambedkar’s significant contribution to the society, December 6 is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas across India
It is said that ‘Parinirvan’ is one of the major principles of Buddhism. It also translates to ‘Nirvana after death’
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is remembered for his several contributions to the country
He headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India
He is also called the father of the Indian Constitution
Babasaheb Ambedkar was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1990