The preparations for the Mahaparinirvan Diwas were on Thursday underway at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai. Pics/Ashish Raje
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is widely known for empowering and voicing the concerns of the unheard and fighting for their rights
Dr Ambedkar had passed away on December 6, 1956 at his home in Delhi and to commemorate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s significant contribution to the society, Dec 6 is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas across India
It is said that ‘Parinirvan’ is one of the major principles of Buddhism. It also translates to ‘Nirvana after death’
December 6 is reportedly observed to commemorate Babasaheb Ambedkar's unfathomable contribution to the society
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is remembered for his several contributions to the country. He headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India. He is also called the father of the Indian Constitution. Babasaheb Ambedkar was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1990
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