New Delhi:
The legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar, was today celebrated with a special tableau on the occasion of 67th Republic Day.
The tableau by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had a figurine of Mr Ambedkar holding the Constitution in one hand and the other arm outstretched.
Commemorating Mr Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary, the tableau showcased Parliament House, a replica of a grand memorial to him at his birthplace Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, and a scene of handing over of the Constitution by him to the first President Rajendra Prasad.
One side of the tableau also showed an image of the 125th year commemorative coin in Mr Ambedkar's honour, while its back side featured an image of a commemorative postage stamp.
The Indian Constitution drafted by the committee chaired by B R Ambedkar came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Earlier in the day, while greeting the people on Republic Day, Prime Minster Narendra Modi paid his tributes to Mr Ambedkar and other framers of the Constitution.
The tableau by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had a figurine of Mr Ambedkar holding the Constitution in one hand and the other arm outstretched.
Commemorating Mr Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary, the tableau showcased Parliament House, a replica of a grand memorial to him at his birthplace Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, and a scene of handing over of the Constitution by him to the first President Rajendra Prasad.
One side of the tableau also showed an image of the 125th year commemorative coin in Mr Ambedkar's honour, while its back side featured an image of a commemorative postage stamp.
The Indian Constitution drafted by the committee chaired by B R Ambedkar came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Earlier in the day, while greeting the people on Republic Day, Prime Minster Narendra Modi paid his tributes to Mr Ambedkar and other framers of the Constitution.
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