Ahead of the Mahaparinirvan Diwas, hundreds of followers of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also lovingly called as Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar have reached Mumbai`s Dadar and Shivaji Park area to mark the day on December 6.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is widely known for empowering and voicing the concerns of the unheard and fighting for their rights.  Throughout his life, Ambedkar fought for the abolition of the practice of untouchability. Dr Ambedkar died in his sleep on December 6, 1956 at his home in Delhi.  To commemorate Dr Ambedkar’s significant contribution to the society, December 6 is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas across India.