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Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)

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B. R. Ambedkar: Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates, served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.

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Republic Day 2024: All about first Republic Day and other interesting historical facts | Oneindia [Video]

Republic Day 2024: All about first Republic Day and other interesting historical facts | Oneindia

We are proudly celebrating our 74th Republic Day this year, and this statement by Dr BR Ambedkar stays staunch till date. India, the country, which is a living example of Unity in Diversity, where..

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