For the past few days, news of desecration of statues of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Ji and writing provocative slogans around them have been coming in Punjab. These are the despicable acts of mischievous and mischievous people to disturb the peace of Punjab and harm the communal harmony. Some anti-national elements sitting abroad are encouraging such people for their nefarious designs. 
Those who are doing such acts or are thinking of doing them should also consider the consequences. The reaction of many people about these incidents is seen and heard on various social media. An MLA of the ruling party of Punjab stated that on April 14, all the members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will protect the statues at different places in the state. By the way, our police administration is fully capable of maintaining law and order in every way. But MLA Sahib has his own thinking. My own personal opinion is that we need to be vigilant to protect the legacy of Babasaheb and his ideology. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ji did not create the constitution of the country for any particular class. It mentions the rights and duties of every Indian citizen.
Every year, the entire country celebrates the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar ji on April 14. He is a renowned and memorable figure in India and history. Babasaheb was the main architect of the Indian Constitution, which provides equality and social justice for the oppressed and oppressed, and equal rights for women. He was born on April 14 in Mhow, (Madhya Pradesh). He was born in the Mahar caste, which was considered inferior to the rural servants and untouchables. 
His childhood was spent in the harsh realities of caste discrimination and social humiliation. This bitter experience instilled in him a determination to fight against the injustices of the established caste system. Despite facing many hardships during his school days, he pursued higher education from Mumbai University, Columbia University (New York), Gaels Inn (London), and the London School of Economics. Recognizing his abilities, he became the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, the first Law Minister of independent India, and the Minister of Labour in the Viceroy's Executive Council. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar emerged as a conscious social reformer, jurist, world-renowned economist, and a champion for the rights of the marginalized. He dedicated his life to fighting against caste discrimination, advocating for the rights of Dalits, and for social justice. He incorporated the principles of equality, liberty, and fraternity in the draft of the Indian Constitution. In 1956, he embraced Buddhism, rejecting caste discrimination. Inspired by his step, millions of people decided to follow his path. 
His legacy remains as a guide to empowerment and social reform in India. After pursuing higher education, Babasaheb returned to India in the early 1920s. Here, he vowed to eradicate social evils, caste discrimination and other injustices. In 1924, Babasaheb founded the Bahishkrit Hitkarrini Sabha (Organization for the Welfare of the Outcasts), whose objective was to spread education among the then declared untouchables and Dalits and improve their economic condition. Recognizing the importance of legal means for social reform, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar also represented the Dalit community before the British authorities. He participated as a representative of Dalits in the Round Table Conferences held in London, advocating separate constituencies for them, so as to ensure their share in power. 
The result of Babasaheb's efforts came in the form of the Poona Pact of 1932, which provided for reserved seats for Dalits in general constituencies. In 1936, he founded the Independent Labour Party to represent the interests of Dalits and the working classes. In 1942, this party was transformed into the Scheduled Castes Federation. Serving as the Minister of Labour in the Viceroy's Executive Council, Babasaheb implemented several labour reforms, including the Factories Act of 1946 and the Trade Union Act of 1947. He also played an important role in introducing social security programmes for workers. He actively supported the creation of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Corporation and the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme (EPF).
Dr. Ambedkar was a strong advocate of women's rights. He played a key role in reforming the Hindu personal laws that discriminated against women. He introduced the Hindu Code Bill, which sought to provide equal rights to women in matters of inheritance, marriage and divorce. Maternity leave for working women can be considered as his commendable contribution. Known as a great social reformer, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar said goodbye to the world on 6 December 1956. In 1990, he was awarded the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna. Today, the need of the hour is to understand and adopt his thinking and ideology.
- Davinder Kumar