B. R. Ambedkar
Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian economist, jurist, social reformer and political leader who chaired the drafting committee of the Constitution of India based on the debates of the Constituent Assembly of India and the first draft of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau. Ambedkar served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He later converted to Buddhism and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
