Dr B R Ambedkar, (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar’s efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions were remarkable. The leader, throughout his life, fought for the rights of the dalits and other socially backward classes. Ambedkar was appointed as the nation’s first Law Minister in the Cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor in 1990.
Today, both the government and Opposition is trying to stake claim over the legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. How did he become the messiah of the Dalits and the downtrodden in the country? Listen to his last speech in the Parliament.
