Shimla, April 14 -- Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday paid floral tribute to BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and remembered his immense contribution to the nation, while alleging that Congress governments had denied him the Bharat Ratna for a long time.

Speaking to the media after offering tributes at Chaura Maidan in Shimla, Thakur said, "Dr BR Ambedkar made a significant contribution not only to India's freedom struggle but also in the framing of the Constitution. Drafting the Constitution was a complex and historic task, which he completed with dedication and foresight."

He said that Ambedkar faced social discrimination from a young age but worked tirelessly to ensure equal...