Nagpur (Maharashtra): On the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh has said that every single person here is saying that they will not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to change the Constitution.

On the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Deshmukh said that BJP is talking about changing the Constitution if they secure 400 seats. "Today is the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and the talk of changing the Constitution after 400 paar is going everywhere. BJP leaders like Subramanian Swamy, Nirmala Sitharaman... Say that if they secure more than 400 seats, they will change the Constitution."

Deshmukh also said that these talks have instilled fear amongst people. "They will not secure 400 seats but still, talking about changing the Constitution has instilled fear among people."

The leader also claimed that on Dr BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary, people are determined that they will not allow the ruling party to make any changes to the Constitution. "... Every single person here is saying that they will not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party to change the Constitution..."
Born on April 14, 1891, Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination towards Dalits and supported the rights of women and workers. He was also one of the seven members of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution after independence. In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. He died in his sleep on December 6, 1956, at his home in New Delhi.

Deekshabhoomi holds great significance among the followers of Dr B.R. Ambedkar and on his 134th birth anniversary, several people gathered at 'Deekshabhoomi.' Located in Nagpur, the place is considered a pilgrimage centre of Buddhism in India. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Deekshabhoomi embraced Buddhism on Ashok Vijaya Dashmi, on October 14, 1956, along with more than 5,00,000 followers.