Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on the 14th of April every year. B. R. Ambedkar is popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar. He was a social activist, politician and economist. B. R. Ambedkar is also known as the father of the Indian constitution as he made a big contribution to laying the foundation of the Indian constitution. This day is also celebrated as Equality Day in India. Babasaheb Ambedkar had always fought for the equality of lower caste, untouchables and women. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated all over the world. There is a national holiday on this day. He had done a lot for the people of India. He had motivated people for better education and community health. His quotes inspire all of us to live in a better society and better life, and always fight for our rights.
Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday observed to commemorate the birth of Dalit leader Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and the birth of the Constitution of India. The celebration is held on 14 April and marks the culmination of 14 April, which is observed as the Day of Accomplishment of the Constitution. On this day, the Constitution was adopted and was given into force, on 26 January 1950. At the same time, in a unanimous decision, the Constituent Assembly resolved that “On the eve of the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar the State shall hoist the national flag at half-mast for one day and that the law enforcing authorities of the State shall hoist the national flag at half-mast throughout the day in honour of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.”
The birthdays of Ambedkar were observed as public holidays in some states of India and some states of the former republic of India (1947 to 1972) such as Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Goa, Kerala, and Meghalaya, with the celebration being known as “Shuddhi”. In India and around the world, “Ambedkar Jayanti” is also known as Ambedkar Jayanti, Bhim Jayanti, Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti or Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti.
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Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations
The Constitution of India, which Ambedkar played a key role in drafting and the document which came to be known as the first modern written constitution of a nation, was formally adopted on 26 January 1950.
The date of the celebration of this birthday is 14 April.
In many places and states of India, especially in Maharashtra and India, the event is celebrated in a grand manner where thousands of citizens gather to celebrate and hoist the flag. On this day, the Constitution of India is formally adopted and the law-enforcing authorities hoist the national flag at half-mast throughout the day. A cultural programme is held at various venues around the country.
In some places, like Nagpur, Bhopal and Chandigarh, the function is organised by a local unit of the Shiv Sena, the ruling party in the State of Maharashtra.
In many places, including Gujarat, Orissa, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, the President of India, the Vice President, Governors of the states, Chief Ministers of the states, State Secretaries of the Departments concerned, judges, senior civil servants and other leaders of importance are expected to attend the function and have the “Constitution hoisted”. On occasions when the President and the Prime Minister are also in attendance, they also hoist the Constitution at half-mast.
Here are some of the inspirational quotes and messages of Babasaheb Ambedkar. You can share these messages, quotes and WhatsApp status with your friends and relatives. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti.
Bhim Rao Ambedkar Jayanti Wishes
1For a Special person Who fought for Aam Aadmi Dalits, Untouchables and Indians Sh B R Ambedkar Jayanti is Today. Happy Ambedkar jayanti.
2It’s a day of celebrations, It’s a day to value a special person, Who taught the world the lesson of Self Confidence It’s B R Ambedkar.. May the spirit of Self Confidence and Fight against oppression be with us in this Ambedkar Jayanti. Wish you all the Happy Ambedkar Jayanti
3Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die.
4For a successful revolution, it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice, necessity and importance of political and social rights.
5It’s a day of celebrations, It’s a day to value a special person, Who taught the world the lesson of Self Confidence Its B R Ambedkar. The Father of the Indian Constitution!
6Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.
Bhim Rao Ambedkar Messages
7Life should be great rather than long.
8In Hinduism, conscience, reason and independent thinking have no scope for development.
9I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.
10A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.
11The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.
12History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them.
13Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man’s life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of himself.
14For a successful revolution, it is not enough that there is discontent. What is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice, necessity and importance of political and social rights.
15Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is not fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class.
16A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be necessary and good for the well-being of the people.
Bhim Rao Ambedkar Messages
17So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.
18I Like The Religion That Teaches Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
19For effective change, social dissatisfaction is not enough, but for change to be effective, there must be a deep belief in social justice, justice and political rights.
20How many Mahatmas have come to this country, to this day, impunity remains unaffected?
21In our constitution, the right to vote is a far more powerful force than any Brahmastra.
22The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.
23If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it