Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti 2022: Date, History, Bhim Jayanti Facts and Significance

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian economist, politician and jurist. The world knows Dr B. Ambedkar as the prominent Dalit leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates. 

Ambedkar also advocated for women’s rights and labourers’ rights. The birth anniversary of the social rights activist is every year on 14 April. Born in 1891 into a poor Mahar family, Babasaheb Ambedkar fought diligently for the rights of Dalits, who were untouchables by society back then. The regional holiday is also popular by the name Bhim Jayanti. The day allows all the Indian people to reflect on the nation’s social progress.

History About Bhim Jayanti

The observance of Bhim Jayanti started way back in 1928 by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay, who was an Ambedkarite and social activist. Since then, B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti marks as a public News holiday in more than twenty-five states and union territories.

Bhimrao Ambedkar belonged to a lower caste community and faced discrimination during childhood. B.R. Ambedkar pursued many ventures after completing his formal education and became the first Indian to get a Doctorate (PhD) degree in Economics from abroad. Due to the prominent leader’s work towards eliminating the caste-based system in India, his birthday is the ‘Equality Day’ in our country.

Significance Of Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti

For the remembrance of the great leader and the importance of his presence in the constitution drafting committee, there is a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar at the Parliament of India in New Delhi. On every Ambedkar Jayanti, the country’s political figures pay him respect. People also got encouragement from him to grow the agricultural and education sector, the health community and industrial activities. Various processions and Google dramatic competitions, play adaptations based on the life of B.R. Ambedkar are being organised at different institutions.

Bhim Jayanti is widely celebrated by Dalits, Adivasis, and labour workers. So then, by observing the day, we remember Babasaheb’s contribution to the upliftment of the Dalits and untouchables.

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