On 26 November 2025 (Constitution Day), India unveiled a bust of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, led by Ambassador Vishal V Sharma, honoring his global legacy in democracy, education, and social justice.
The event highlighted India\u2019s effort to internationalize Ambedkar\u2019s contributions, aligning his ideals with UNESCO\u2019s mission and celebrating him as a global icon of equality and constitutional values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unveiling was led by Vishal V Sharma, India\u2019s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, in the presence of diplomats, Indian diaspora members, and UNESCO officials. The event was organised by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, highlighting India\u2019s diplomatic effort to internationalise the contributions of its foundational leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was not merely a ceremonial installation \u2014 it was a strategic cultural milestone, aligning India\u2019s democratic and inclusive ideals with those upheld by UNESCO.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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