Bhopal, April 14: On the occasion of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s 135th birth anniversary, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid heartfelt floral tributes and garlanded the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar at the Board Office Square in Bhopal. CM Yadav took the opportunity to underscore Babasaheb's monumental contribution to the nation, emphasizing that his role in shaping modern India remains unmatched.
During the ceremony, the Chief Minister highlighted Ambedkar’s invaluable role in drafting the Indian Constitution, which he said was instrumental in safeguarding the rights of all citizens and promoting the creation of an egalitarian society. CM Yadav also recited the Preamble of the Constitution and led the crowd in chanting “Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Amar Rahe” (Long live Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar).
In his address, CM Yadav praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for developing Babasaheb’s birthplace, educational institutions, initiation sites, Mahaparinirvan (final resting place), and Chaitya Bhumi into the 'Panchteerth' (Five Pilgrimage Sites) to honor and preserve his legacy.
CM Yadav further spoke about Ambedkar's vital contributions to women’s empowerment, particularly his advocacy for women’s education and the protection of their rights. He also highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government is taking a historic step toward empowering women by proposing 33 percent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies through the Nari Shakti Vandan Act.
In a post shared on X, CM Yadav reiterated, “On the birth anniversary of the Architect of the Indian Constitution and Bharat Ratna, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, I paid floral tribute by garlanding his statue in Bhopal. The State Government is fully committed to realizing Babasaheb's vision of social harmony.”
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, affectionately called 'Babasaheb', is revered as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and was also the first law and justice minister of independent India. Born into a poor Dalit Mahar family in Madhya Pradesh, Babasaheb fought relentlessly for the rights of marginalized communities, becoming a symbol of hope and empowerment for the Dalits. He passed away on December 6, 1956, and in 1990, was posthumously honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his extraordinary contributions to the nation.
