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News •

Congress, SP creating caste conflicts, disrespected Baba Saheb: Adityanath • Apr. 19, 2025, 11:49 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Rally held to condemn Waqf Act on Ambedkar’s birth anniversary • Apr. 15, 2025, 4:20 AM ET (The Hindu)
Activists name Mandya’s 100-ft. road after ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’ • Apr. 15, 2025, 4:13 AM ET (The Hindu)
Union Social Justice Minister calls Ambedkar a staunch nationalist • Apr. 15, 2025, 3:31 AM ET (The Hindu)
Yogi announces State anti-poverty scheme to be named after Ambedkar • Apr. 15, 2025, 2:26 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Born April 14, 1891 • India
Died December 6, 1956 (aged 65) • New Delhi • India
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