Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti, was observed on April 14 across India and internationally. The day honors his role as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a pioneering social reformer who advocated for Dalit rights, equality, and justice.

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• Ambedkar Jayanti observed annually on April 14.
• Commemorates Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth in 1891, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
• Known as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
• Recognized for fighting caste-based discrimination.
• Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously in 1990.
• Celebrations include parades, speeches, and memorial visits.
• Major events held at Chaitya Bhoomi (Mumbai) and Deeksha Bhoomi (Nagpur).
• Public holiday in many Indian states.
• Educational institutions conduct lectures, seminars on his ideas.
• Celebrated globally by Indian diaspora; UN observed in 2016–2018.