BR Ambedkar’s Death Anniversary 2024: Today, December 6th, marks the day when people across the nation is observthe death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, also known as "Mahaparinirvan Diwas." This day holds immense significance, especially in India, as it commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar envisioned and laid the foundation for a democratic and inclusive India. His work championed the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits, emphasizing equality, justice, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination, which was prevalent during his time.
Observing his death anniversary is not just about remembering his contributions but also an opportunity to reflect on the values he stood for and his relentless fight against social injustices. On this solemn occasion, we have curated some of his most inspiring quotes on essential topics like education, democracy, and equality, which you must read and reflect upon today.
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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Inspiring Quotes On Education, Democracy And Equality
"I do not want that our loyalty as Indians should be in the slightest way affected by any competitive loyalty whether that loyalty arises out of our religion, out of our culture or out of our language. I want all people to be Indians first, Indian last and nothing else but Indians."
"Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered."
"Caste is not a physical object like a wall of bricks or a line of barbed wire which prevents the Hindus from co-mingling and which has, therefore, to be pulled down. Caste is a notion; it is a state of the mind."
“A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.”
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“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die”
"Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle."
"Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die."
“If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.”
"History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them."
"I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved."
“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence”.