
India observes Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, 2026, marking the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who authored India's Constitution. Born in 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Ambedkar overcame caste discrimination to earn degrees from Columbia University and London School of Economics. He served as India's first Law Minister in 1947 and chaired the Constituent Assembly's Drafting Committee. Posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990, his legacy continues inspiring social equality movements globally.