JAMMU, APRIL 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today attended two programs at village Dabber and Naniyal (Nowshera), organised to observe the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Paying homage to the legend, the Dy CM described him as one of India’s foremost politicians, jurists and social reformers. The Dy CM extended greetings to the people and remarked that this day holds great significance in honouring the remarkable contributions of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to our nation, particularly in the field of social justice, equality, and the drafting of the Indian Constitution. He said that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar dedicated his life to the fight against social discrimination and worked tirelessly to secure equal rights for women, laborers and marginalized communities. His vision laid the foundation for a just and inclusive society, as reflected in the Constitution of India, which he was instrumental in drafting, he added. The Dy CM added that Ambedkar believed in equality for every citizen, no matter which caste, religion or community they belonged to and government is committed to build J&K of Ambedkar’s dreams.
Meanwhile, Minister for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, on his 134th birth anniversary at Ambedkar Chowk, Jakhani Udhampur. Calling him the greatest Indian of 20th Century, Rana highlighted the pivotal role played by Dr. Ambedkar in framing Indian constitution that guarantees justice, liberty and equality for all citizens in political, economic and social spheres. “Dr. Ambedkar’s efforts in drafting the Constitution laid the foundation for modern India and it is our collective responsibility not to forget his legacy,” he said.
He was speaking at an event organised by Ambedkar Welfare Organization Trust in Udhampur to mark celebration of birthday anniversary of the legend.
Describing Ambedkar as a champion of social justice, the Minister said that the great visionary dedicated his life towards fighting caste discrimination and untouchability, becoming a voice of the marginalised and oppressed. “As a pioneer of Dalit liberation from the tentacles of caste system, he worked tirelessly to ensure equal rights, representation and opportunities for Scheduled Castes and other backward communities,” he remarked while urging everyone to dedicate themselves towards building a society that’s inclusive, equitable and just for all.
Reflecting on Dr Ambedkar’s monumental contributions, the Minister stated that the values of liberty, equality and fraternity were paramount to him and those values continue to serve as guiding principles for the nation. Rana said that Dr. Ambedkar’s life remains an enduring symbol of resilience, intellect and transformative leadership, inspiring generations to work for an inclusive and just society. “I urge all the citizens, especially the youth to draw inspiration from Baba Saheb’s life and dedicate themselves to the service of humanity,” he said.