New Delhi, April 14 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on the occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, extended his heartfelt wishes through a message while remembering his remarkable contribution to India.

In the message, Birla said, "The life of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is an epic saga of great struggle and courage. Despite adverse circumstances, he scaled numerous heights and, through his indomitable courage, hard work, and the power of education, not only established himself but also became a new ray of hope for millions of deprived and oppressed people."

Remembering the values of equality, liberty, justice, and fraternity, which were the guiding principles of Babasaheb B. R. Ambedkar, Birla said that by incorpor...