About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue, Legislative Assembly
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue is located in front of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on Victor Simonel Street in White Town, Puducherry. The statue honors Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, principal architect of the Indian Constitution and noted social reformer. Positioned at the seat of the Union Territory's legislature, it serves as a prominent public landmark and tribute within the heritage French Quarter near Bharathi Park and other colonial-era government buildings.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a bronze statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar installed on a pedestal in the open plaza directly in front of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly building. The setting is an urban government precinct with security barricades, wide roads, and heritage colonial architecture. The area is accessible from the street for viewing and photography, with Bharathi Park and Raj Nivas nearby. It is an outdoor, quick-stop sightseeing point rather than an enclosed attraction.
Key highlights
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Statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar located directly in front of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly
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Tribute to the principal architect of the Indian Constitution
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Located in White Town heritage precinct on Victor Simonel Street
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Close to Bharathi Park, Aayi Mandapam and Raj Nivas