Ambedkar Jayanti to be observed on 14 April 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 15 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Ambedkar Jayanti, also known as Bhim Jayanti, will be observed on 14 April 2026 to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891–1956) served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and is popularly known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
He was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, which is currently located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Dr. Ambedkar was a prominent jurist, economist, and social reformer who advocated for Dalit rights, women's rights, and labour welfare.
Major memorials dedicated to him include Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur and Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai.