BR Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, died on December 6, 1956.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday paid tributes to BR Ambedkar on his 60th death anniversary, saying his ideals will always remain "guiding principles" for the country.
"BR Ambedkar's ideals of equality and emancipation will forever remain our guiding principles," she said in a statement in Delhi.
BR Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, died on December 6, 1956.