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B. R. Ambedkar
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B. R. Ambedkar

Politician · born April 14, 1891 · died 1956

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Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and politician who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India based on the debates of the Constituent Assembly of India and the first draft of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau.

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  1. ~46Became Leader of the Opposition1937

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