Discover the history, date, and importance of Ambedkar Jayanti in 2024.Every year on April 14, India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti, a holiday honoring Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, commonly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, on his birth anniversary. It's observed annually. On this day in 1891, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was born. He was a well-known social reformer, economist, lawyer, and political figure who was instrumental in the formulation of the Indian Constitution and in promoting the rights of the country's underprivileged populations.It is a public holiday in many Indian states, and on this day, government buildings, educational institutions, and colleges are closed. Dr. Ambedkar is regarded as the main architect and defender of Dalit rights.