April 14, 2022: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Koo, India’s multilingual microblogging platform today converted its like button to a floating icon with Dr. Bhim. Rao Ambedkar’s image. The special icon is a tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his role as the architect of the Indian Constitution.
This special update is aimed at honoring the principles of equality, liberty, and fraternity enshrined in the Indian Constitution, which Dr. Ambedkar tirelessly fought for. By replacing the “Like” button with this symbol, Koo aims to foster meaningful conversations and positive engagement among its diverse user base, while also encouraging users to reflect on the values enshrined in the Constitution and Dr. Ambedkar’s unwavering commitment to social justice.
Aprameya Radhakrishna, Co-founder and CEO of Koo, said, “Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions to India’s social, economic, and political fabric are immeasurable, and we at Koo are honored to commemorate his birth anniversary with this special update. As an independent social media platform, we strive to promote inclusivity, diversity, and democratic values, which are in line with the vision of our Constitution. This is a small step towards paying homage to Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of an egalitarian society and encouraging more discussions and conversations around his legacy.”
Being the world’s second largest microblogging platform available in more than 20 global languages, Koo encourages free exchange of thoughts and ideas among users. Several organizations such as National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights, Mooknayak, National Commission for Scheduled castes and political parties like Azad Samaj party have organized chats to honor Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy on Koo.
