The Congress on Thursday paid tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi describing Dr. Ambedkar as one who gave India its strongest pillar of strength, the Constitution.
“On the occasion of his 131st birth anniversary, my tributes to Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, who gave India its strongest pillar of strength - our sacred Constitution,” Mr. Gandhi said in a tweet.
Babasaheb Ambedkar remains a champion of equality, human rights and social justice, the Congress said on its official Twitter handle. “His life and actions have been a source of inspiration for crores all over the world. On his birth anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of the man who gave India her Constitution,” the official handle of the party said.