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December 6: Dr Ambedkar's death anniversary

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Baba Saheb, who lit the torch of justice and equality in society

Prashant Gautam

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New Delhi | Wednesday | December 3, 2025

Along with  Mahatma Gandhi and  Jawaharlal Nehru  Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar has also a victim of a  vilification campaign  to  denigrate him and systematically undermine  his great contribution to the making of modern India .  What is even more shocking is that  now and then we get shocking reports on vandalism of his statutes and statements condemning by fringe elements in the Hindutav brigade. This is entirely unacceptable and there is the need to make any such campaign against  this great man a punishable offense.

It is shameful that  Dr Ambedkar who  devoted his entire life for the upliftment of the downtrodden, women and deprived sections of our society and gave India a constitution that prescribed equal treatment and dignity to all should  now be under attack by forces of social obscurantism  who know nothing about his contribution.

The echo of  Baba Sahib’s struggle, sacrifice and dedication is still alive in every heart that love democracy , equality and human dignity.

Dr. Ambedkar, popularly known as "Babasaheb", was not only a social reformer but also a great jurist, economist and architect of the Constitution of India. His vision and ideas laid the foundation for a new India, where ideals of equality, liberty, and fraternity are paramount.

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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, alongside Gandhi and Nehru, has faced repeated vilification campaigns that undermine his immense contribution to modern India. Despite his lifelong struggle for the upliftment of Dalits, women and other deprived sections, fringe groups still attack his legacy and vandalize his statues—an act that must be made punishable.
Born in 1891, Ambedkar used education as a weapon against caste discrimination and led movements like the Mahad Satyagraha and Manusmriti Dahan. As Chairman of the Drafting Committee, he framed the Indian Constitution, ensuring equality, justice and abolition of untouchability.
His conversion to Buddhism in 1956 was a peaceful revolution for social equality. Ambedkar passed away on 6 December 1956, celebrated as Mahaparinirvana Day. His ideals of equality, dignity and education continue to inspire millions, reminding us to work toward the India he envisioned.

The day of 6 December 1956 marks a significant milestone in Indian history, when Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, popularly known as "Babasaheb", passed away. He was a great social reformer, jurist and the architect of the Indian Constitution. His life was devoted to the upliftment of the downtrodden, women and deprived sections.

Dr. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in a poor Dalit family. He considered education as a powerful weapon against exploitation and raised his voice against casteism and discrimination through several movements in his life.

His greatest achievement is the creation of the Indian Constitution, which gave equal rights to all citizens. On October 14, 1956, he embraced Buddhism, a turning point in his life.

He was educated not only in India but also abroad. After completing his studies at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, he vowed to work for society.

Dr. Ambedkar always felt that casteism and discrimination in Indian society had deprived millions of people of their rights. He raised his voice against this inequality through movements like Mahad Satyagraha, Nashik Satyagraha and Manusmriti Dahan.

In the Mahad Satyagraha, he fought for Dalits to get the right to drink water from public water tanks. The burning of Manusmriti in 1927 symbolized his rebellious approach, thereby opposing religious exploitation and injustice.

Dr. Ambedkar's greatest achievement is the creation of the Indian Constitution. When India became independent, he was appointed Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly. He ensured that the Constitution of India provided equal rights and justice to every citizen.

Article 17 added by him abolished untouchability. He made special provisions for education, employment and social justice, so that the deprived sections could be brought into the mainstream.

Dr. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism on 14 October 1956. This move was a turning point in his life. He embraced Buddhism along with millions of Dalits and embraced the ideals of social equality and humanity.

He felt that religious change was necessary to break free from the sting of casteism. His conversion to Buddhism was a peaceful revolution, which made the society aware.

On December 6, 1956, this superhero breathed his last. His death was an irreparable loss to India. But his thoughts, his struggles and his ideals continue to inspire us even today.

This day is celebrated as "Mahaparinirvana Day". It is not only his death anniversary, but also an occasion to remember his contribution and follow the path shown by him.

Dr. Ambedkar taught us that any obstacle can be overcome on the strength of education, struggle and dedication. What we can learn from his life is that change is not easy, but if the intentions are strong, every impossible task can be possible.

His words still inspire millions:

"I measure the progress of a community by the progress that the women of that community have achieved. "

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is not just a name, but a symbol of a movement, an ideology and a revolution. On his death anniversary, it is the duty of all of us to adopt his ideals in our lives and follow the path shown by him.

When we light candles in his memory on December 6, it is not just a tribute to him, but also our resolve to fulfil his dreams.

Dr. Ambedkar dreamt of creating a new India. Now it is up to us to build the India of their dreams.

(The article’s author is currently working as a Senior Sub-Editor at Media Map News Network.)

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