Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar facts for kids
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Prakash Ambedkar
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 10 March 1998 – 17 May 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar |
| Succeeded by | Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre |
| Constituency | Akola |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 18 September 1990 – 17 September 1996 |
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| Constituency | Maharashtra |
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| Born | 10 May 1954 Bombay, Bombay State, India |
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| Spouse |
Anjali Ambedkar
(m. 1993) |
| Children | Sujat Ambedkar (son) |
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| Relatives | See Ambedkar family |
| Residences | • 129, Rajgruha, Hindu colony, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra • B-17, Patil Heritage Bhosale Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra • Akola, Maharashtra |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws |
| Alma mater | St. Stanislaus High School Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai |
| Profession | Advocate, Politician, Social worker |
| Nickname | Balasaheb Ambedkar |
Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar (born 10 May 1954) is an Indian politician, writer, and lawyer. Many people know him as Balasaheb Ambedkar. He leads a political party called Vanchit Bahujan Agadi.
Prakash Ambedkar has been a Member of Parliament (MP) three times. He served in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, which are the two main houses of the Indian Parliament. He represented the Akola area in Maharashtra twice in the Lok Sabha.
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About Prakash Ambedkar's Family
Prakash Ambedkar is the grandson of a very important Indian leader, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is famous for helping to write the Indian Constitution. Prakash Ambedkar's grandmother was Ramabai.
His Parents and Siblings
His father was Yashwant Ambedkar, also known as Bhaiyasaheb. His mother's name is Meera. The Ambedkar family follows the Buddhist religion. Prakash Ambedkar has two younger brothers, Bhimrao and Anandraj. He also has a sister named Ramabai.
His Own Family
Prakash Ambedkar is married to Anjali Maydeo. They have a son named Sujat.
Prakash Ambedkar's Work and Activities
Prakash Ambedkar is known for organizing large public gatherings. These gatherings often support important social causes. He has spoken out on various issues.
The Akola Pattern Strategy
Prakash Ambedkar created a special political plan called the "Akola Pattern." This plan helps his political party connect with many different groups of people. It aims to include everyone, like Dalits, Muslims, and other groups who might feel left out. The plan is named after the Akola district in Maharashtra, where his party is based.
Bringing Back a Newspaper
In 2017, Prakash Ambedkar and his son Sujat restarted a newspaper called Prabuddh Bharat. This newspaper was first started by his grandfather, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, in 1956. Prakash Ambedkar has also worked to find and save old copies of the original Prabuddh Bharat newspaper.
Protecting the Constitution
Prakash Ambedkar works to make sure his grandfather's important work on the Indian Constitution is remembered. He believes that the country can only be strong if its Constitution is protected. He has said, "The country will survive only if the Constitution survives."
Visiting Historical Sites
In June 2023, Prakash Ambedkar visited the memorial of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Khuldabad, Aurangabad District. He spoke about the importance of not trying to erase history. He mentioned that Aurangzeb was a Mughal emperor who ruled for 50 years.
Images for kids
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CM KCR and Prakash Ambedkar in front of a large Ambedkar Statue in Hyderabad
