"Whatever in Constitution is in best interest of country": Delhi CM pays tribute to BR Ambedkar

New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, praising his vision and contributions to the nation.
Speaking to the media, Gupta said that the Constitution crafted by Dr Ambedkar serves the best interests of the people and will continue to guide India's progress.
"The way Dr BR Ambedkar guided the country and gave the constitution - whatever is there in the Constitution is in the better interest of the people of the country, and India will continue to move ahead," CM Gupta said.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta also extended wishes to the people on Ambedkar Jayanti.
"I extend my best wishes to all the countrymen on the occasion of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's birth anniversary today. Today is a very happy day that we have paid floral tribute to Baba Saheb's statue on the premises of the Assembly," Gupta said.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, emphasizing that it is due to his inspiration that the country continues to strive towards realizing the dream of social justice today.
In a post on X, PM Modi asserted that Ambedkar's principles and ideals would strengthen and accelerate the creation of a self-reliant and developed India.
"On behalf of all the countrymen, I bow down to Bharat Ratna Pujya Babasaheb on his birth anniversary. It is due to his inspiration that the country is dedicatedly engaged in realizing the dream of social justice today. His principles and ideals will give strength and momentum to the creation of an 'Atmnirbhar' and 'Viksit' India," the Prime Minister said.
Fondly known as 'Babasaheb,' Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and is thus also called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution. 'Ambedkar was also the first Law and Justice minister of Independent India.
Babasaheb was born into an impoverished Dalit Mahar Family in Madhya Pradesh. He fought tirelessly for the equal rights of marginalised sections of society. He was a part of active movements since 1927 against untouchability. Later, he was revered as a 'Dalit Icon' for his contributions towards their rights. (ANI)