The 125th birth anniversary of Dalit icon and architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar on Thursday was observed with traditional fervour across Mumbai.
<img title="BR Ambedkar" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/apr/14D166825.jpg" alt="BR Ambedkar" />Congress party workers hold a rally. Pic/Datta Kumbhar
In Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Chaitya Bhoomi, the memorial of Ambedkar, and offered floral tributes on the occasion. Fadnavis announced Rs 7 crore for building 'Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan' and ensured government help to complete the work by 2018.
<img title="BR Ambedkar" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/apr/14D168205.jpg" alt="BR Ambedkar" />RPI leader ramdas Athawale pays respect to the Dalit icon. Pic/Datta Kumbhar
Republican Party of India (RPI) leader Ramdas Athawale also paid homage to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi, Dadar while Congress party members held a rally to commemorate the occasion. Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Ashok Chavan, Manikrao Thakre, Sanjay Nirupam and other leaders were present.
<img title="BR Ambedkar" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/apr/14D166810.jpg" alt="BR Ambedkar" />Congress leaders Prithviraj Chavan, Ashok Chavan, Sanjay Nirupam and others. Pic/Datta Kumbhar

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The 125th birth anniversary of Dalit icon and architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar on Thursday was observed with traditional fervour across Mumbai

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