Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, paid their respects to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the revered social reformer and architect of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas. The leaders offered their tributes at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Friday, a site historically associated with various social and political events.

Mahaparinirvan Diwas, observed annually on December 6, marks the death anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, fondly known as Babasaheb. The day is significant in remembering his invaluable contributions to Indian society, particularly his relentless fight against social discrimination and his advocacy for Dalit rights, women’s empowerment, and workers’ welfare. As a politician, economist, jurist, and social reformer, Ambedkar's legacy remains central to India's progress towards equality and social justice.