Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid his tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and said his life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society

Modi said that Ambedkar's personality and contributions will continue to remain a source of inspiration for nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with Congress President and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge during the tribute paying ceremony to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary

"Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. His efforts towards nation-building are deeply motivating. His life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society," the prime minister said in a post on X

Every year, hundreds of people line up to pay tributes to one of the key architects of the Indian Constitution at his statue in Parliament complex

Vice President Radhakrishnan, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chair, PM Modi, Speaker Birla, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge offered flowers at the portrait and statue of Ambedkar

The life of B. R. Ambedkar teaches us that positive change in society is possible through education, awareness, and organised efforts. Today, as we move forward toward building a developed and inclusive India, Babasaheb's thoughts become even more relevant

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet during the tribute paying ceremony to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, observed as ‘Ambedkar Jayanti’.