Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar (born 10 May 1954), popularly known as Balasaheb Ambedkar, is an Indian politician, writer and lawyer. He is the president of political party called Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh. He is a three-time Member of Parliament (MP). He is a grandson of B. R. Ambedkar, first Union Minister of Law and Justice. He was a member of the 12th and 13th Lok Sabha of India. Ambedkar has twice represented the Lok Sabha constituency of Akola, Maharashtra. He has served in both houses of the Indian Parliament.