PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, President Pranab Mukherjee and others pay tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

While the devotees of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar flock to his memorial 'Chaityabhoomi' near Shivaji Park in Dadar to pay tribute to the Architect of Indian constitution, the leaders of our country too are offering homage to the first Law minister of independent India on his 58th death anniversary, which is also observed as 'Mahaparinirvan Din'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saluted the Dalit icon, who constantly fought for the marginalised and the oppressed and tried to abolish the practice of untouchablity.

Remembering Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Punya Tithi. pic.twitter.com/l0N3dju7jy

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Congress's official Twitter handle claimed that Dr. Ambedkar has been a guiding force of equality

Homage to India's first Law Min & principal architect of our Constitution-Dr BR Ambedkar, on his death anniversary pic.twitter.com/kpeJlVtumk

— INC India (@INCIndia) December 6, 2015

Describing Baba Saheb as author of our Constitution,she said his ideals of Equality &Emancipation will forever remain our guiding principles

— INC India (@INCIndia) December 6, 2015

BJP President Amit Shah commended his efforts to eradicate social evils.

I bow to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Remembrance day, his efforts to eradicate the social evils were remarkable. pic.twitter.com/YzYQoIqWHJ

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 6, 2015

Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh too expressed his regards.

Heartfelt tributes to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 'Punyatithi' today. The nation will remain indebted to Babasaheb for his contribution

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) December 6, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee, BJP veteran LK Advani , Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi too paid respects to Babasaheb in Delhi.

Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee pays tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/pU2hr7zTPQ

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2015

LK Advani, Former PM Manmohan Singh to pay tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/PiZvP6hjZP

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 6, 2015

Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra paid tribute to Ambedkar at Chityabhoomi, acknowledged Ambedkar for his ideals of freedom and equality.

Paid tributes to Father of Indian Constitution, Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on #MahaparinirvanDin Jai Bhim! pic.twitter.com/2IDbQ35Zoj

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 6, 2015

जगातील सर्वोत्कृष्ट संविधानाचे शिल्पकार, महामानव भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांना माझी मानवंदना... जय भीम ! pic.twitter.com/WjhzSPyf8q

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 6, 2015