Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Mahaparinirvan Diwas, marking the death anniversary (6th December 1956) of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar’s, was observed across India.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar: Born on 14th April 1891 at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh was a jurist, economist, social reformer, and the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution.
Mahaparinirvan Diwas: The Mahaparinibbana Sutta records Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana at 80 years.
- 6th December is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas to honour Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who founded Navayana Buddhism focused on social equality. His memorial is at Chaitya Bhoomi, Dadar (Mumbai).

Contributions

Constitution: As Chairman of the Constituent Assembly’s Drafting Committee, he ensured Fundamental Rights, abolition of untouchability, federalism, minority protections, and an independent judiciary.
Leader of Anti-Caste Movements: He led historic anti-untouchability movements such as the Mahad Satyagraha (1927) and Kalaram Temple Satyagraha (1930), represented the Depressed Classes at the Round Table Conferences, and negotiated the Poona Pact (1932) which became the foundation of reservations and affirmative action.
Organisations Founded: Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha, Independent Labour Party, Scheduled Castes Federation.
Labour Reforms: As Labour Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1942–46), he played a key role in introducing the 8-hour workday, maternity benefits, labour welfare funds, and employment exchanges.
Economic Contributions: His ideas shaped the Reserve Bank of India (1934) and Finance Commission framework.

Read more: Philosophical Perspectives of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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