GORAKHPUR, April 19 -- Underscoring the contribution of Dr BR Ambedkar in shaping a united and democratic India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Adityanath on Saturday said Babasaheb endured hardship and humiliation to break social barriers, earn respect for the entire country and empower the marginalised sections of the society.

Addressing a seminar held at Gorakhpur Club as part of Dr Ambedkar Samman Abhiyan, he said, "It was because of Babasaheb that every citizen in India got the right to vote and equality before the law. With intelligence and hard work, Dr Ambedkar gifted India its Constitution and played a key role in uniting the country."

"Many leading countries with developed and modern democracies granted voting rights to black pe...