Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, is celebrated on April 14. The day honours the great initiatives and vision of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. Dr. Ambedkar was born in 1891 and is known as ‘Father of Indian Constitution’. He was not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, but the first Law Minister of Independent India, a jurist, economist, writer and a social reformer. Baba Saheb was a strong advocate of uplifting the poor and marginalised sections of society.
The day is commemorated across India, recognising Dr Ambedkar’s efforts towards uplifting society and his enduring legacy in promoting equality and social justice. This year, Ambedkar Jayanti marks the 134th birth anniversary of Baba Saheb. Here are some inspiring quotes to share on his birth anniversary.
10 Inspiring Quotes By Dr BR Ambedkar
1. “If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help”.
2. “We must stand on our own feet and fight as best as we can for our rights. So carry on your agitation and organise your forces. Power and prestige will come to you through struggle”.
3. “The history of India is nothing but a history of a mortal conflict between Buddhism and Brahminism”.
4. “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
5. “Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise, both will wither and die.”
6. “Every man who repeats the dogma of Mill that one country is not fit to rule another country must admit that one class is not fit to rule another class.”
7. “The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.”
8. “Political tyranny is nothing compared to social tyranny and a reformer who defies society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.”
9. “A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.”
10. “Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”
