Quote of the Day, April 13 -- Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow (now known as Dr Ambedkar Nagar), Madhya Pradesh. In fact, every year, Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on 14 April, marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb, as he is fondly known, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social equality.

Ambedkar studied at Columbia University and the London School of Economics and rose to become one of modern India's most important jurists, economists and social reformers.

Ambedkar was the preeminent leader, intellectual and emancipator of the Dalit community. Born into the Mahar caste, he fought systemic caste discrimination, championing education, legal rights and political representati...