India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

The Prime Minister said that Babasaheb Ambedkar's unparalleled contributions to nation building continue to inspire generations. He highlighted that Dr. Ambedkar's life and ideals motivate citizens to work towards building a just, inclusive and progressive society.

The Prime Minister also noted that Dr. Ambedkar's personality and works will always remain a guiding force for the nation's development.

Shri Modi shared a sanskrit Shubhashitam-

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