Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
Dr Ambedkar Death Anniversary 2023: Today is the death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and protector of the exploited and weaker sections. He breathed his last on 6 December 1956. He was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. He was the 14th child of his parents. His surname was Sakpal, which he changed to Ambedkar with the help of a Brahmin teacher.
Important role in removing caste discrimination
Baba Saheb, who played an important role in implementing the country’s Constitution, is known for working towards caste discrimination. In fact, he himself had seen and experienced caste discrimination very closely in his childhood. His father was in the army and when he retired, he settled in Satara, Maharashtra. Here, when Bhimrao was admitted to a school, he was called an untouchable caste and was made to sit in a corner of the school.
In such a situation, Bhimrao decided that he would continue his education and fight for this evil. Bhimrao pursued higher education in America and London and became a barrister. When the country became independent, Bhimrao was made the Law Minister in Pandit Nehru’s cabinet. After this Bhimrao played an important role in constitutional matters. In his life, he did a lot of work towards providing justice to Dalits, backward people and women. He was in favor of equality.
How did he die?
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar had diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, neuritis and arthritis. He had become very weak due to diabetes and was suffering from pain due to arthritis. He died while sleeping at his Delhi residence on 6 December 1956. Posthumously, in 1990, he was awarded Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. Baba Saheb’s death anniversary is celebrated every year on 6 December.
The death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is celebrated as ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’ throughout the country.
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