 Bhimra Ramji Ambedkar is a visionary leader who brought dignity and rights to the most oppressed classes of people in India. Oppression unleashed upon Dalits for centuries was brought to fore and at least in law equality was reinstated, though the social situation needs much reform. He is a stellar example of showing that brilliance needs no pedigree. We owe the privilege of democratic existence to this intellectual giant, a man of great vision and compassion said, democracy is not merely a form of government but an attitude of respect and reverence to fellow human beings. Though we are a political democracy, we are not entirely democratic as a society and hence Ambedkar's dream and vision of creating a social democracy remains unfulfilled. It is the responsibility of our generation to create a society where the privileges of pedigree are replaced by individual performance and competence. All humans are equal by birth. We are Ambedkar, a remarkable man who gave a shape and form to our aspirations of nationhood. On this day, we bow to him.