DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer, who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables. He was a member of the Drafting Commission of the Indian constitution. In 1956, he converted to Buddhism, initiating mass conversions of Dalits. In 1990, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar. Ambedkar's legacy includes numerous memorials and depictions in popular culture. He has uplifted the Dalit community of our Indian society, gave them equal treatment and rights. he was the only one who created reserved seats and constituencies for Dalits.