Rich tributes paid to Dr Ambedkar on his 55th anniversary

Various functions and programmes were organized throughout Jammu region in connection with observance of 55th death anniversary of Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

A function was organized by All J&K Dalit Maha Sabha at Ambedkar Chowk here in which rich tributes were paid to messiah of poor and down- trodden, Bharat Rattan Dr B R Ambedkar by Vijay Lochan chairman of the Sabha and his executive members. He stressed on unity among Dalits.

He said that the nation can’t forget the contribution of Dr Ambedkar, who has done a commendable work for the country.

Another function was organized by All J&K Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha at B R Ambedkar Chowk here under the presidentship of Piran Ditta Ji in which glowing tributes were paid to late leader by the speakers. A large number of people joined the function and paid floral tributes to late leader.

In connection with death anniversary of late leader a function was also organized by Women Empowerment Forum here in which floral tributes were paid to Dr Ambedkar. Speaking on the occasion Dr Anuradha Goswami described him as one of the towering personalities of modern India.

National Secular Forum (NSF) Jammu University organized a programme in Jammu University in connection with 55th death anniversary of late leader. On the occasion Ankush Abrol National Conference (NC) leader and social activist was the chief guest while Vikas Sharma state president NSF presided over the function.

Another function was held at Baba Sahib Dr B R Ambedkar Community Hall at Janipur Jammu to pay tributes to late leader. The function was chaired by Rajinder Kumar Taroch, chairman of the Trust. Paying tributes to Dr Ambedkar the speakers termed him a crusader, savior and hero of Dalit Samaj of India.

The death anniversary of Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar was also celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in Subash Park by the BSP unit, district Kishtwar. On the occasion speakers threw light on the life of Dr Ambedkar.

SC, ST and OBC district unit Reasi also celebrated the 56th death anniversary of Bharat Rattan Dr Ambedkar at Ambedkar Bhawan Reasi. The speakers threw light on the life of Dr Ambedkar and paid rich tributes to him.

District Jammu unit of All India Confederation of SC /ST/OBC Organizations observed 56th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar. They garlanded the statue of Dr Ambedkar at Ambedkar Chowk and lighted the candles as a mark of respect to the noble soul.

The function was chaired by Rakesh Bhagat, district president and Ravi Angral district general secretary of the organization.

Besides state president of the Confederation, R K Kalsotra, office bearers and progressive citizens regardless of their caste and religion paid rich tributes to father of nation.