Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar taking the oath of Law Minister
Title
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar taking the oath of Law Minister
Accession Number
P0057
Museum Name
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum & Memorial, Pune
Gallery Name
Pathway 1
Object Type
Photographs
Main Material
Paper
Period / Year of Work
8th May 1950
Dimensions
16 x 20 Inch
Brief Description
India attained Independence on 15 August 1947. The first cabinet of ministers was declared under the leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr. Babasaheb’s name was also included in the cabinet as minister for legal affairs.
He was administered the oath of office on 8th May 1950 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India.
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar taking the oath of Law Minister
