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NEW DELHI, DEC. 6. The nation today paid homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, on his 45th death anniversary.

The President, Mr. K.R. Narayanan, the Vice-President, Mr. Krishan Kant, the Prime Minister, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, and leaders belonging to various political parties offered floral tributes at the statue of Dr. Ambedkar in the lawns of parliament house complex.

Thousands of people from various parts of Maharashtra and the rest of the country converged at 'Chaitya Bhoomi' in Dadar, central Mumbai, to pay homage to the social reformer and Dalit leader. Mr. Vajpayee inaugurated a website on Dr. Ambedkar containing the writings, speeches, voice recording and photographs of the late leader. - PTI

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