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Introduction
AmbedkarJayanti is celebrated to commemorate the noble deeds of the Indian leader, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. Ambedkar was one of the first Dalits in the country who went on to seek admission in a college and attain a college degree. The disrespect and humiliation faced at different stages in life since his childhood did not dither him from achieving what he wanted in life – both personally and professionally. Ambedkar continued to study with dedication and became a successful economist and Indian jurist.
AmbedkarJayanti – A Mark of Respect to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Besides working impeccably well in his professional field, he also went on to become a prominent Indian political leader and philosopher. His dedication and continual efforts towards helping the Dalits attain their due rights and respect in the society is what set him apart from others so much so that he is one of the few Indian leaders whose birthday has been declared as a public holiday in India.
The birth anniversary of only few Indian political leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is celebrated with such great zeal. Dr. Ambedkar holds a stature no less than these great Indian leaders. Just like Gandhiji, Dr. Ambedkar also inspired the general public and motivated it to work with him to fight for a noble cause. He carried out several movements to bring about reforms for the backward Dalit class in India. He led marches to public drinking water places as the Dalits were denied the right to draw drinking water from there. He led various other similar movements for right to admission at different places. People followed him with complete trust and still look up to him as an inspiration.
AmbedkarJayanti Celebration at Schools
AmbedkarJayanti celebrations are done at various schools mostly a day before the Jayanti. The school management and teachers organize small events at school to pay respect to Dr. Ambedkar and also to inspire students to become as knowledgeable, strong willed yet humble like him.
Such events begin with a speech on Dr. Ambedkar. The speech is usually delivered by the school principle or some head of department. The idea behind the same is to acquaint the students with the struggles faced by Dr. Ambedkar and how he emerged winner against all odds. This is usually followed by debate competitions and inter-house quiz. Some schools also organize cultural programs to celebrate the day. Government schools, where the strength of Dalit students is more, are specially known to host such events on this special day.
Students belonging to the Dalit class particularly hold a special reverence for this day. This is because they too are faced with the problems faced by Dr. Ambedkar at almost every step in life. AmbedkarJayanti is thus all the more important for them.
Conclusion
AmbedkarJayanti is a day to remember the good deeds of our great political leader who also happened to be a historian, teacher, writer, editor anthropologist and orator. Above all, he was a noble soul who did not only rise and shine but also helped those around him get what they deserved.