Ambedkar Jayanti 2023: Why is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated every year? Know its history and importance

Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on 14th April every year. This is the day when Dr. Bhim Ambedkar, the framer of the country’s constitution, was born. Bhima Jayanti is celebrated every year to remember his life of struggle.

Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated on April 14 every year across the country. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was born on April 14, 1891. 14th April is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti every year to pay tribute to his hard work and contribution in India.

History of Ambedkar Jayanti

Janardhan Sadashiv Ranpise was an ardent follower of Ambedkar and a social activist. He met Dr. for the first time on April 14, 1928 in Pune. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary was celebrated. He Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar started the tradition of celebrating his birth anniversary and since then India has a public holiday on April 14 every year on Ambedkar Jayanti.

Significance of Ambedkar Jayanti

The significance of Ambedkar Jayanti is also special because it draws attention to caste-based bigotry, which persists in our society even after 75 years of independence. By celebrating this day we remember Babasaheb’s contribution in uplifting the underprivileged. He drafted the Indian Constitution which gave equal rights to all citizens irrespective of caste, religion, caste or culture. Ambedkar founded the Bahushkrit Hitkarini Sabha, a central body to promote the fundamental rights and education of the untouchables, and also campaigned for Dalits to have access to public drinking water supplies and the right to enter Hindu temples.