Indian Consulate in New York pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his birthday

April 15, 2024

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Top left, India’s Consul General in New York BInaya Srikant Pradhan, paying homage to B.R. Ambedkar, at April 14, 2024, event in NYC. Others at the event also paid homage. PHOTO X @IndiainNewYork

The Indian Consulate in New York commemorated the 133rd birth anniversary of Bharatratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in partnership with Shri Guru Ravidas Temple Society of New York, April 14, 2024, in the Consulate premises.

The framer of the Indian Constitution was paid a floral tribute and honored for his inspirational legacy of equality and social Justice, the Consulate said in its post on X formerly Twitter, @IndiainNewYork.

Audience at the B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated at the Indian Consulate in NYC April 14, 2024. PHOTO: X @IndiainNewYork

India’s Consul General and several notable community leaders attended and the crowd filled the hall at the Consulate.

The City of New York has a unique connection to Babasaheb, the Consulate noted in its post. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar earned his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University about 100 years ago.