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 chaired the committee that drafted 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 renounced Hinduism, converted to Buddhism and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement.
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Dharmendra Pradhan cites UPA-era NCERT textbook toon to target CongressUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for its alleged historical disregard for B.R. Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT textbook cartoon depicting Jawaharlal Nehru "whipping"..IndiaTimes - Published | Nehru had celebrated when Ambedkar quit his cabinet, says JP NaddaBJP president J P Nadda accused Congress of "insulting" Ambedkar and misrepresenting Amit Shah's remarks. Nadda highlighted Congress's alleged historical disregard for Ambedkar, contrasting it with the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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