premise: B. R. Ambedkar died.
hypothesis: Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ( 14 April 1891 -- 6 December 1956 ) , popularly known as Baba Saheb , was an Indian jurist , economist , politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables ( Dalits ) , while also supporting the rights of women and labour . In 1990 , the Bharat Ratna , India 's highest civilian award , was posthumously conferred upon Ambedkar .