"Crucial today that country continues to be governed by Constitution": Akhilesh pays tribute to BR Ambedkar
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.
ANI
Apr 14, 2025 12:09 IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary.
Speaking to the media, Akhilesh emphasized the importance of upholding the Constitution, calling it a "lifeline" for those who follow Baba Saheb. Yadav praised Ambedkar's legacy, stating that the Constitution serves as a shield for citizens' rights and reservations.
"The Constitution that guides us forward with dignity is like a lifeline for those who follow Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The Constitution given to us by Dr BR Ambedkar is our shield -- it protects our rights and safeguards reservations," he said.
"Today, we remember Ambedkar not just because he gave us the world's finest Constitution but also because his life story inspires us. When we read and hear about his journey, we realize how he faced immense discrimination from a very young age," Akhilesh said.
Further, the Samajwadi Party Chief urged the nation to stand united in strengthening constitutional values, warning that any weakening of the Constitution would directly impact the strength of India's democracy.
"It is crucial today that the country continues to be governed by the Constitution. That's why we all pledge to strengthen it further. If the Constitution is weakened, democracy will also be weakened," Akhilesh Yadav said.
Earlier today, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati, while extending tributes and heartfelt greetings to everyone on Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary, also called for the Dalit, Adivasis, and all the neglected people in society to be "true missionary Ambedkarites " and free themselves from oppression and injustice.
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. Later, he was revered as a 'Dalit Icon' for his contributions towards their rights. (ANI)
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