Dr BR Ambedkar not only laid the foundation of a strong and inclusive India by giving us the Constitution but also worked hard to change the destiny of the country which the generations to come will remember with respect – Governor

Chandigarh, April 14, 2022: Dr BR Ambedkar not only laid the foundation of a strong and inclusive India by giving us the Constitution but also worked hard to change the destiny of the country which the generations to come will remember with respect, said Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya while speaking as the Chief Guest at Dr BR Ambedkar jayanti celebration organized at Ambedkar Bhawan, Kurukshetra today.

Shri Dattatraya said that Dr Ambedkar has given us the fundamental mantra to educate every citizen for an all round progress of the society and the country. Educated youth won’t only be an asset for us but will also contribute significantly to make India strong, culturally vibrant and socially harmonious, he said.

He stressed the need for laying more emphasis on ensuring education to those from underprivileged and backward sections of society. By following the path shown by Dr Ambedkar, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has implemented the new National Education Policy-2020, which is aimed at promoting moral values among students with a special focus on employment.

The Governor said that Baba Saheb, born 130 years ago in a poor family of Madhya Pradesh, struggled a lot but did not give up. He got three doctorate degrees. At the same time, he worked to eliminate evils like untouchability, caste-religion based discrimination and oppression.

He said that today every person in the society should take inspiration from the life of Babasaheb and join hands in building a healthy and empowered India. Shri Dattatraya also inaugurated Dr Ambedkar Gallery at Dr BR Ambedkar Bhawan today.

Earlier, Shri Dattatraya paid floral tributes to Dr Ambedkar. He also released the book written by retired IAS officer Dr RB Langayan and Shri Ramkumar Ramba. Shri Dattatraya honoured meritorious students, quiz winners. DYCA Director Dr Mahasingh Poonia and artist Shakti Singh Ahlawat presented shawls and mementos on behalf of Dr Ambedkar Sabha to Shri Dattatraya. MP Shri Naib Singh Saini, MLA Shri Subhash Sudha, Deputy Commissioner Shri Mukul Kumar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.