Jagjivan ram: Was an Indian politician

Jagjivan Ram was an Indian politician, government official, and longtime leading spokesman for the Dalits (formerly untouchables; officially called Scheduled Castes), a low-caste Hindu social class in India. He served in the Lok Sabha (lower chamber of the Indian parliament) for more than 40 years. The Prime Minister paid tributes to freedom fighter Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 115th birth anniversary (5th April). Jagjivan Ram, popularly known as Babuji, was a national leader, a freedom fighter, a crusader of social justice, a champion of depressed classes and an outstanding Parliamentarian. Babu Jagjivan Ram was a freedom fighter and national leader who fought tirelessly for the upliftment of the downtrodden. He was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years - the longest serving Minister handling several key portfolios. He brought about path-breaking reforms. Abstract- Babu Jagjivan Ram, a towering figure in Indian politics, is celebrated for his relentless pursuit of social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities. As a Dalit leader, he championed the cause of equality, inclusion, and the eradication of caste-based discrimination. This paper explores his significant contributions to India’s socio-political landscape, his visionary leadership in advocating for Dalit rights, and his role in shaping policies that promoted social ...