Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Nation Honors Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the nation honored Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the anniversary of his passing.
Dr. Ambedkar was a great leader who fought for social justice and equality and was the main person who helped create the Indian Constitution.
Many important leaders, including the Prime Minister, President, and Leader of Opposition, paid tribute to him.
They remembered his work and promised to keep fighting for the values he believed in, like equality and justice for everyone.
There were special events in Parliament and other places to honor him.
People also remembered the story of how the slogan 'Jai Bhim' started, which is a greeting of pride and solidarity for Dalit communities.
This day is important because it helps people remember and continue Dr. Ambedkar's mission of making society fair and just for everyone.
Nationwide leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a tribute meeting in Lucknow, honoring Ambedkar's ideals of social equality and justice.
The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation held an annual ceremony at Prerna Sthal in Parliament House, featuring Buddhist chants and public floral offerings.
The origin of the slogan 'Jai Bhim' was revisited, highlighting its significance as a greeting of solidarity for Dalit communities.
Opposition leaders used the occasion to emphasize the importance of upholding the Constitution and resisting communal forces.
- Who
- Nationwide leaders and the public, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
- What
- Commemoration of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Diwas, honoring his legacy and contributions to social justice and the Indian Constitution
- When
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Where
- Nationwide, with key events in Parliament House, Lucknow, and Makranpur
- Why
- To honor Dr. Ambedkar's legacy of equality, justice, and social reform, and to uphold the values of the Indian Constitution
- Event
- Mahaparinirvan Diwas Tribute
- Date
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Location
- Nationwide, with key events in Parliament House, Lucknow, and Makranpur
- Key Figures
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- Significance
- Honoring Dr. Ambedkar's legacy of equality, justice, and social reform
- Ambedkar's Role
- Chief architect of the Indian Constitution and social reformer
- Public Commemoration
- Dr. Ambedkar Foundation event at Prerna Sthal, Parliament House
- Historical Context
- Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956, and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990
Sources
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'Babasaheb Ambedkar's Timeless Legacy Of Equality, Justice And Human Dignity Strengthens My Resolve To defend Constitution': LoP Rahul Gandhi
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Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025: Revisiting the 1938 roots of ‘Jai Bhim’ as the nation honours Ambedkar
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