Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Marking the 135th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday announced a major push toward digital education and social empowerment by establishing 200 Ambedkar E-Libraries in urban areas across the state. Addressing a state-level programme in Jaipur, the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to expand access to knowledge and digital resources, particularly for backward and deprived sections, in line with Baba Saheb’s …
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Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday issued a strong message urging citizens to defend the Constitution, uphold social justice, and protect the rights of the oppressed, while reaffirming India’s commitment to pluralism.He was speaking at an event organised to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar.Stalin quoted Ambedkar’s enduring words, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”Stalin, …
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Ambedkar Memorial and paid floral tributes, describing Baba Saheb as the pillar on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Baba Saheb was the pillar of India on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. He laid the foundation of our democracy, and his contributions will be remembered…
Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the greatest tribute that can be offered to Dr B.R. Ambedkar is to uphold democratic values.The Chief Minister, through a social media post, offered tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution, social reformer, and Bharat Ratna, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary“Dr. Ambedkar stands as an exemplary figure; despite enduring caste discrimination and the s…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing his contribution to nation-building as deeply inspiring and enduring for generations.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. His efforts towards nation building are deeply motivating. His life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society.”In a video message shar…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, along with several other leaders, paid floral tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar at the Parliament on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Tuesday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajya Sabha member Ramdas Athawale, and Congress leader Udi…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’, and said that the Parliament is on the verge of making a historic decision in the coming days by introducing the amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Addressing the large gathering at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister started by paying homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and also extended Baisakhi greetings to the countrymen. Duri…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, led the party on Saturday in paying heartfelt tributes to Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary, stating that his ideals and thoughts will continue to inspire generations in the pursuit of social justice and equality. LoP Rahul Gandhi said, “I pay my humble tributes to the great social reformer, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his entire…
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, has strongly criticised the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, terming it not a genuine reform but an attempt to consolidate political power. He also criticised the Centre for linking women’s reservation with the delimitation process.In a post on X, CM Stalin said the proposal to increase the number of parliamentary constituencies under the guise of delimitation runs contrary to the BJP’s own slogan of “minimum governm…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) On the occasion of 119th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram, former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led the former Deputy Prime Minister’s followers in paying floral tributes to him on Sunday, said an official.The two took part in a function organised at Babuji’s memorial, Samta Sthal at Delhi Gate here, by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, an official said.The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry in associatio…