Lucknow, April 15 -- The 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, was observed with reverence and enthusiasm across Lucknow on Sunday. From early morning, political leaders, party workers, students and citizens gathered at the iconic Ambedkar statue in Hazratganj to pay floral tributes to the social reformer and Dalit icon.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among the first dignitaries to arrive at the site. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal and senior BJP leader Neeraj Singh, the Chief Minister offered flowers and bowed in respect to Dr Ambedkar's legacy.
Samajwadi Party (SP) presi...