**Summary of President of India’s Greetings on the Eve of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary**
**Issuer:** President's Secretariat (Press Information Bureau, Delhi)
**Release Date:** April 13, 2026, 7:07 PM
**Release ID:** 2251647
**Reference Code:** MJPS/PRK
**Overview**
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, issued an official message to fellow citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The statement pays homage to Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy as the "Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution" and a pioneering social reformer.
**Key Highlights and Contributions**
The President’s message characterizes Dr. Ambedkar as a multifaceted leader, citing his expertise as a jurist, economist, profound thinker, and legal scholar. Significant contributions highlighted in the text include:
* **Social Reform:** Lifelong dedication to the upliftment of deprived and vulnerable sections of society and the advocacy of an egalitarian social system.
* **Constitutional Advocacy:** Leadership in strengthening India’s democratic values and establishing constitutional rights.
* **Women’s Rights:** A specific focus on prioritizing women’s education and legal rights.
* **National Vision:** Encouragement for future generations to play active roles in the development and service of the country.
**Call to Action**
The President called upon citizens to pledge to imbibe Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals in their personal lives and to actively contribute toward the creation of a "just, inclusive, and progressive nation."
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Key Entities Referenced
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Social reformer, jurist, and economist recognized as the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution, whose birth anniversary is the subject of this commemoration.
Indian Constitution: The foundational legal and political document of India, which Dr. B.R. Ambedkar played a leading role in drafting.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who issued the official greetings and tribute on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary.
President's Secretariat: The government department responsible for managing the official communications and affairs of the President of India.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE
EVE OF BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. B.R.
AMBEDKAR
Posted On: 13 APR 2026 7:07PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu sends her greetings to fellow-citizens on the eve of the birth
anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
In a message, the President has said, “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Doctor
Bhimrao Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution and the great social reformer, I pay my
respectful homage to him.
Babasaheb Ambedkar was a jurist, economist, profound thinker, legal scholar and a strong advocate of an
egalitarian social system. He dedicated his life to the upliftment of the deprived and vulnerable sections of
society and made historic contributions in their favour. He not only showed the path to eliminate
inequalities but also played a leading role in strengthening India’s democratic values and constitutional
rights. Dr. Ambedkar prioritized women’s education and their rights. His multifaceted contributions will
continue to inspire future generations to play an active role in the service and development of the country.
On this occasion, let us pledge to imbibe the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar in our lives and contribute
towards building a just, inclusive and progressive nation”.
Please click here to see the President's message-
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