Mumbai News: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, CM Devendra Fadnavis Among Others, Pay Tributes To Dr Babasaheb At Chaityabhoomi On Ambedkar Jayanti

Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday paid floral tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai on his 134th birth anniversary.

On the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Ji, Paid Homage, heartfelt tributes and salutes at Chaitya Bhoomi today along with our beloved most respected Honourable CM of Maharashtra Shri. @Dev_Fadnavis Ji, our beloved most respected… pic.twitter.com/cEM5lpJveV

— CP Radhakrishnan (@CPRGuv) April 14, 2025

Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, legislative council chairperson Ram Shinde, state cabinet ministers Ashish Shelar and Sanjay Shirsat also paid homage to Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi, the final resting place of the Constitution's chief architect, located at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai.

शिका आणि संघटित व्हा आणि संघर्ष करा!

🌸 CM Devendra Fadnavis and Governor CP Radhakrishnan offered humble floral tributes to MahaManav, BharatRatna Dr BabaSaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at ChaityaBhoomi, Dadar, today.
🌸 मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी राज्यपाल सीपी… pic.twitter.com/bhKHfAx5uv

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 14, 2025

The dignitaries also visited an exhibition of rare pictures of Ambedkar's life and times organised there by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी राज्यपाल सीपी राधाकृष्णन यांच्यासमवेत महामानव, भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांच्या जयंतीनिमित्त चैत्यभूमी, दादर येथे बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिकेच्या जनसंपर्क विभागाने आयोजित केलेल्या डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांच्या दुर्मीळ छायाचित्रांच्या… pic.twitter.com/sPidPjSmcm

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) April 14, 2025

Earlier, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in a recent X post said, "Millions of salutes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the great man who created the best constitution in the world and lit the lamp of justice and equality, on his birth anniversary!" in remembrance of Dr. BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.

जगातील सर्वोत्तम संविधानाची निर्मिती करून न्याय आणि समतेचे दीप प्रज्वलित करणाऱ्या महामानव, भारतरत्न डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांना जयंतीदिनी कोटी कोटी वंदन!#Maharashtra #DrBabaSahebAmbedkar #डॉ_बाबासाहेब_आंबेडकर pic.twitter.com/6qSKBOSalL

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) April 14, 2025

NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule, who paid tributes at Chaityabhoomi earlier in the day, told reporters that Ambedkar laid the foundation stone of how a country's administration should be run.

भारतरत्न डॉ बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांच्या जयंतीनिमित्त चैत्यभूमी, दादर येथे त्यांच्या स्मृतींना अभिवादन केले.

Paid my tributes and respect to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi, Dadar. pic.twitter.com/2jdp0LmWhQ

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) April 14, 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule visited Chaityabhoomi to pay tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. pic.twitter.com/kUluuStPO4

— IANS (@ians_india) April 14, 2025

"I come here every year to seek blessings, and all of us — the people of Maharashtra and the country — are moving forward guided by the thoughts of Bharat Ratna Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar. The way he and others have made immense contributions to this nation is truly remarkable...It is because of that Constitution that today we are living in a strong and vibrant democracy" she stated according to report by IANS.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on her visit to Chaityabhoomi on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti says, "I come here every year to seek blessings, and all of us — the people of Maharashtra and the country — are moving forward guided by the thoughts of Bharat Ratna… pic.twitter.com/iN4ejGlNsP

— IANS (@ians_india) April 14, 2025

Dr Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations in Mumbai

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, celebrated on April 14 on the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in Mumbai through various events. Many visit Chaityabhoomi in Dadar, Ambedkar's resting place, to pay respects and join processions and community gatherings.

Local Buddha Viharas host special events, encouraging participation from community groups. The visit to Chaitya Bhoomi is central to the celebration, attracting people from across the city to commemorate Ambedkar’s legacy and contributions. Processions to significant locations are also a prominent feature.

Mumbai, Maharashtra: To mark Ambedkar Jayanti, a Padyatra was organized. The event was held by the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse… pic.twitter.com/WITGEQf8Gl

— IANS (@ians_india) April 13, 2025