US EditionDr. Ambedkar Day to be celebrated annually on April 14 in New York City; Mayor Eric Adams praises Indian icon’s legacy
- New York City Mayor Eric Adams proclaimed April 14 as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, celebrating his legacy with the city's 8.5 million residents.
- The proclamation recognizes Ambedkar's contributions to democracy and social justice, according to Deelip Mhaske, President of the Foundation for Human Horizon.
- An event at the UN commemorated Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, featuring a keynote address by Indian Minister Ramdas Athawale, who highlighted that Ambedkar's principles of equity and human rights are essential for global development goals.
- The cancellation of talks by activists at IISER Pune faced strong objections from students, who condemned it as an attempt to silence dissent.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Supreme Court Justice B R Gavai on Monday said the Indian Constitution has stood the test of time and made the country strong, stable and united, as he paid homage to its chief architect Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary. India News | Constitution Has Stood Test of Time, Made India Strong and Stable: Justice BR Gavai.
Pune: IISER abruptly cancels Ambedkar event following ABVP complaint
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune has arbitrarily cancelled scheduled talks by three women anti-caste activists after the right-aligned Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) approached the police against their invite, alleging they were “members of the extreme Left.” The talks were scheduled on Saturday (April 12) and Sunday (April 13) at the IISER campus as part of the Muktiparv programme to mark the bir…
Dr. Ambedkar Day to be celebrated annually on April 14 in New York City; Mayor Eric Adams praises Indian icon’s legacy
In a historic gesture, NYC has officially recognized April 14 as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, celebrating the Indian reformer’s legacy of justice and equality. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted Ambedkar’s fight against caste oppression and his call to “educate, agitate, organize.”
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