Bhubaneswar: On the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar alias Babasaheb on Thursday, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid their tributes to the architect of Indian Constitution.
“A strong advocate of social justice, Babasaheb had laid the foundation of modern India as a constitutional architect. Let us contribute towards building an inclusive society following his ideal of Indians first, Indians last,” tweeted Kovind.
आंबेडकर जयंती पर बाबासाहब को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि! सामाजिक न्याय के प्रबल पक्षधर, बाबासाहब ने संविधान शिल्पी के रूप में आधुनिक भारत की नींव रखी। आइए, हम उनके ‘पहले भी भारतीय, बाद में भी भारतीय और अंत में भी भारतीय’ के आदर्श पर चलते हुए समावेशी समाज के निर्माण में अपना योगदान दें।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 14, 2022
Modi also took to Twitter stating that Ambedkar has made indelible contributions to India’s progress. He urged all to reiterate the commitment to fulfil his dreams for the nation.
Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. He has made indelible contributions to India’s progress. This is a day to reiterate our commitment to fulfil his dreams for our nation. pic.twitter.com/mLTgmJ8tNi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2022
“The champion of social justice & equality will always be remembered for his life-long efforts to uplift the underprivileged and marginalised,” tweeted Patnaik.
Humble tributes to the architect of Indian Constitution, Bharat Ratna Dr #BRAmbedkar on his birth anniversary. The champion of social justice & equality will always be remembered for his life-long efforts to uplift the underprivileged and marginalised. #AmbedkarJayanti pic.twitter.com/y3WgJI5pNr
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) April 14, 2022