The Grand Welcome of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Victoria Terminus, Mumbai (18 November 1951) On 18 November 1951 , a significant public event unfolded at Mumbai's iconic Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) , where Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (affectionately known as Babasaheb ) was accorded a grand and heartfelt welcome upon his return to the city. This ceremony was jointly organized by the Bombay (Mumbai) State Unit of the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) —the political party founded by Ambedkar in 1942 to champion the rights of Dalits and Scheduled Castes—and the Praja Socialist Party (PSP) , a prominent socialist outfit in post-independence India. The event symbolized solidarity among progressive forces and marked Ambedkar's re-entry into active political life after a turbulent phase in national governance. Below is a detailed account of the context, proceedings, significance, and legacy of this historic welcome, drawn from historical records and biograp...
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