B. R. Ambedkar
Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates, served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.
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Art 39(b) was left vague to help make appropriate future laws: SGSolicitor General Mehta extensively quotes B R Ambedkar on economic democracy, Article 39(b), and social welfare state alignment in court, emphasizing the importance of various economic democracy forms..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In a first, UN celebrates Ambedkar's birth anniversary for two daysIndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi's salvos likely part of bigger attack on Congress manifesto's 'equity' sectionPrime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on Tuesday regarding Congress's push for a quota for Muslims signifies a notable intensification of the BJP's "appeasement" accusation against the opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress wants to implement 'Sharia law' in country: UP CM Yogi AdityanathDuring an election rally in Amroha on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Congress party of allegedly intending to enforce 'Sharia law' in the country and redistribute..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress urges EC to stay Surat poll, alleges BJP did 'match fixing' in seatCongress called upon the Election Commission to halt the Surat elections, claiming that the BJP orchestrated a "match fixing" due to apprehensions about the "furious resentment of small business..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dalit, 19, shot in clash over Bihar Ambedkar statue, 3 heldViolent clash in Patna over Bhimrao Ambedkar statue installation led to casualties. Police intervention failed to prevent escalation, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Victims admitted to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ayodhya MP seeks big BJP win for a 'new Constitution'; foul plot, says CongressAyodhya MP seeks BJP majority for 'new Constitution', sparking concern from Congress over threat to Dr. Ambedkar's book. BJP leaders echo views, exposing PM Modi and RSS's agenda.IndiaTimes - Published | |
President Murmu, CJI, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to BR Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversaryIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP to unveil manifesto for Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, PM Modi to be presentThe BJP is set to unveil its manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, focusing on welfare, development, and a roadmap for a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Murmu asks people to adopt Ambedkar's ideals for country's inclusive developmentPresident Droupadi Murmu extended warm wishes to the public ahead of Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary. She emphasized the importance of embracing Ambedkar's principles to foster inclusive progress..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP destroyed Ambedkar's constitution,' says Mamata tells voters 'don't fall prey to PM Modi's guarantees'IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Not even Ambedkar ...': PM Modi takes on INDIA bloc's allegations of 'Constitution in danger'Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Constitution's sanctity and India's national security during a rally in Barmer. He criticized the opposition for undermining the Constitution and aligning with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress responsible for inordinate delay of Gosi project: Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra FadnavisFadnavis highlights progress on Gosikhurd project, new infrastructure developments, and importance of voting in parliamentary elections. Emphasizes tourism growth, support for BJP candidates, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Why didn't Congress implement statute nationwide: PM on J&KPM Narendra Modi criticizes DMK for corruption and scams, questions Congress's commitment to Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution, and campaigns for NDA candidates in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Modi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Oppositon spreading lies on threat to Constitution if NDA gets 3rd term: PMModi critiques opposition's lies on Constitution, nullifies Article 370, urges NDA support at Nagpur rally, emphasizing the importance of Ambedkar's Constitution and the need for support for a..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress fields Abhay Patil from Akola LS seat; will take on BJP's Dhotre, VBA's AmbedkarIndiaTimes - Published |
'Ambedkar laid foundation of harmonious society': RSS chief BhagwatIndiaTimes - Published | Ambedkar kin offers help to Congress in MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published |
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi offers support to Congress on 7 Lok Sabha seatsAmbedkar supports Congress amid MVA alliance tension. Rejects unequal treatment, aims to oust BJP-RSS. VBA's rejection of MVA's proposals causes internal rift. Positive outlook maintained despite..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi holds 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' in MumbaiRahul Gandhi, the Congress politician, and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra began the 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' on Sunday from Mahatama Gandhi's house, Mani Bhavan, in Mumbai. On Saturday, the Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi concludes Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra by reading Preamble of ConstitutionCongress leader Rahul Gandhi wrapped up his 63-day-long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in central Mumbai, paying homage to Dr. B R Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi, and reciting the Preamble of the Constitution. He..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP slams Congress over Pitroda's Ambedkar postBJP on Saturday seized upon the assertion by Rahul Gandhi's close aide Sam Pitroda that India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru contributed more to the making of the Constitution than B R Ambedkar, to say..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka teen assaulted, stripped for skipping hostel 'Ambedkar puja'IndiaTimes - Published | Pitroda's claim on Constitution sparks row, BJP calls Congress 'anti-Dalit'The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticized the Congress, labeling it as "anti-Dalit," following comments by Sam Pitroda, the Indian Overseas Congress chief. Pitroda suggested that..IndiaTimes - Published |
India on the cusp of being Vishwa Guru, says Mohan Bhagwat At Republic Day function at Sangh headquartersIndia's potential to become the 'vishwa guru' depends on selfless service and collective well-being. RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and imbibing its..IndiaTimes - Published | Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi RamMayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, equating his contribution to the uplift of underprivileged classes with Karpoori Thakur. She welcomes the honour bestowed on Thakur and congratulates his..IndiaTimes - Published |
DCP cleans, garlands Ambedkar statue to pacify Karnataka agitatorsDalit organisation, CPM workers protest desecration of Ambedkar statue in Kalaburagi. Officials assure action against vandals, protesters adamant. Deputy commissioner cleans statue, new statue..IndiaTimes - Published | Andhra caste census to kick off today; 2nd state to go for itAndhra Pradesh will hold a caste census, becoming the second state after Bihar. The census coincides with the unveiling of a 125-foot-tall statue of Dr B R Ambedkar. Village and ward secretariat staff..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP wants to govern country & social system on basis of Manusmriti: JD(U)JD(U) alleges BJP wants to govern based on 'Manusmmriti' instead of Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar. Party authorizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for seat-sharing and candidate selection in next..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Hain Tayyar Hum': Congress to sound poll bugle in Nagpur; Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Gandhi set to address rallyThe mega event assumes significance as it will be held in Nagpur, where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) headquarters and 'Deekshabhoomi', the historic place where Dr B R Ambedkar embraced..DNA - Published |
MP Congress MLAs stage protest, demand Jawaharlal Nehru's portrait to be put up in assemblyCongress MLAs on Wednesday staged a protest in the Madhya Pradesh assembly building premises and demanded that a portrait of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru be reinstalled in the House. The MLAs..IndiaTimes - Published | 6 months on, row over missing Nehru photoA controversy broke out in the Madhya Pradesh assembly when Congress realized that a portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru had been removed and replaced with one of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. The assembly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress slams BJP as Ambedkar's portrait replaces Jawaharlal Nehru's in MP assemblyThe Madhya Pradesh Assembly's decision to remove the portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru and replace it with that of B R Ambedkar has sparked a row with the Congress. The Congress welcomes displaying..IndiaTimes - Published | Judiciary must be more inclusive, need higher women representation: CJI ChandrachudCJI Chandrachud emphasizes the need for engagement with marginalized sections, representation of women in higher judiciary, and inclusiveness in the legal profession. Concerned about the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Statue of BR Ambedkar vandalised in UP, FIR filedA statue of BR Ambedkar was found vandalised in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district Sunday, sparking tension in the area as the nation celebrated Constitution Day. Scores of angry locals gathered at..IndiaTimes - Published | 26/11 a reminder of dangers of weak, inefficient govt: PM ModiPM Modi, speaking on the anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, emphasized the danger of weak governments and the need for a strong BJP government. He referred to the chaotic response to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ambedkar promoted social harmony and equality: CM SukhuHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday paid floral tributes to the statue of BR Ambedkar, Chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution, at Chaura Maidan,..IndiaTimes - Published | President Murmu unveils Ambedkar's statue in Supreme Court on Constitution DayPresident Droupadi Murmu Sunday unveiled a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Supreme Court premises on the occasion of Constitution Day. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Union Law Minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress punishing Pilot for dad’s challenge to the Gandhis: PM ModiPM Narendra Modi accused the Gandhi family of "punishing" Sachin Pilot, son of late Congress leader Rajesh Pilot, for challenging them. Modi criticized the Congress party's history of suppressing..IndiaTimes - Published | BSP chief Mayawati slams Congress over OBC reservations, credits BSP, VP Singh for inplementationBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati launched her party's campaign for the Telangana assembly election and criticized the previous Congress government for taking credit for OBC reservations. She..IndiaTimes - Published |
'It is in sync with Constitution...,' Annamalai on BJP's Telangana poll promise of doing away with Muslim quotaTamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has defended his party's promise to end the 4% reservation for Muslims in Telangana, stating that it aligns with the Indian Constitution. He argued that..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP's goal is to further propagate agenda of RSS: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge trained guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called it a party of anti-Dalits whose goal is to propagate the agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ambedkar not given Bharat Ratna for decades due to Congress, committee soon to empower Madigas: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to form a committee to address the demands of the Madigas, a Scheduled Caste (SC) community, for categorisation of SCs. Speaking at a rally organised by the..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress made Madhya Pradesh 'Bimaru' state: Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Congress follows "4Cs, namely corruption, commission, communalism and criminalisation" and said the party disrespected eminent jurist and social reformer..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress follows 4Cs of corruption, commission, communalism and criminalization, says Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party, accusing them of corruption, commission, communalism, and criminalization. He also claimed that the Congress disrespected Babasaheb Ambedkar..IndiaTimes - Published | Need inclusive legal system to address past wrongs: CJI D Y ChandrachudChief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of a just and inclusive legal system during the unveiling of Dr B R Ambedkar's bust at Brandeis University. He spoke about the role of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Even bad Constitution turns out to be good if those running it are good, says CJI, quotes AmbedkarIndiaTimes - Published | 'Largest' Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled on Oct 14, know whereThe 19-foot statue, named "Statue of Equality", has been made by sculptor Ram Sutar, who also built the statue of Sardar Patel installed in Ahmedabad.DNA - Published |
Constitution allows to go tough against anti-national individuals: J&K LG Manoj SinhaTalking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Jammu, Sinha said it doesn’t matter who says what as there is a provision in Indian Constitution kept by its architects like BR Ambedkar and..IndiaTimes - Published | Only Thiruvalluvar, Mahatma Gandhi images in court: Madras high courtCourts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can display portraits of only Mahatma Gandhi and the Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, the Madras high court has said in a circular in which it instructed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
