Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Why is the Birth Anniversary Of Babasaheb Celebrated Every Year As Equality Day?

Every April 14, India commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, commonly known as Babasaheb. This day is not only a celebration of life, but also a tribute to the legacy of visionary leaders, social reformers and Indian constitutional architects.

This morning, a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar was paid to the Parliament Building. pic.twitter.com/d01wrl89Qe

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2025

Who is Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar?

Ambedkar was born in 1891 and was a Dalit family, facing the harsh reality of caste discrimination. Despite these challenges, he excelled academically, becoming the first Indian to earn a PhD in Economics abroad. Ambedkar is an outstanding jurist and economist who strives for equality in oppressed and advocates for social reform.

Father of Indian Constitution

Dr Ambedkar played a key role in drafting the Indian Constitution, ensuring that it brought freedom, equality and the ideal of fraternity to all citizens. His commitment to social justice is evident in the Constitution’s provisions on affirmative action and the repeal of untouchable.

On this day, a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar was paid to him in his memorial, and his speech emphasized his contribution. Educational institutions and social organizations conduct activities, seminars and discussions, focusing on his teachings and ideals.

Why is Ambedkar Jayanti called Equality Day?

Tamil Nadu’s contribution, aware of the contribution of Dr. BR Ambedkar, declared April 14 as “Samathuva naal” or “Equality Day”, after General Assembly Rule 110.

Besides that, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is synonymous with the fight for equality in India. His birth anniversary is also called Equality Day for two main reasons:

  • Ambedkar Lifetime Equality Champion: Born in a Dalit family, he personally experienced the cruelty of the caste system. It was knowledge of his own eyes that fueled his lifelong dedication, and he achieved equality regardless of caste, religion or gender. He advocates working hard for the whole life to improve poor communities.
  • Architect of Equal India: Dr. Ambedkar’s most important contribution to equality is undoubtedly his role as Chairman of the Indian Constitution Drafting Committee. His constitution helped to establish India, becoming a secular democratic republic, with fundamental rights assurance of equality for all citizens.

Dr. Ambedkar’s struggle for equality continues to inspire generations. His ideas about social justice and individual rights still make sense in today’s world. Ambedkar Jayanti reminds people of the struggle for a truly inclusive and equitable society.