New York, April 14 -- The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations marked Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary with a special commemorative event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by global leaders.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said, "Today, the permanent mission of India in New York organised this important function. We are celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Not only all over India, but many countries are celebrating."

He conveyed appreciation to India's Permanent Mission to the UN for its "steadfast commitment towards international dialogue, social justice and inclusion."

Deelip Mhaske, president of the Foundation for Human...