Fulfil Ambedkar's dream of social transformation, says Maha guv

Mumbai, April 14: Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called upon citizens to strive towards fulfilling the dream of social transformation envisioned by Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar. rnSpeaking at Chaityabhoomi on the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, the Governor stressed the need to build a society based on social and economic equality.

“Dr Ambedkar is revered as the architect of the Indian Constitution, a great social reformer, and a patriot. His contributions to democracy, social justice, and gender equality continue to shape modern India,” said Governor Radhakrishnan.

He also noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had identified the Constitution as his guiding light while taking the oath of office, reflecting Dr Ambedkar’s enduring influence.

The Governor expressed confidence that the upcoming Ambedkar Memorial at Indu Mill would serve as a lasting source of inspiration for future generations.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also speaking at the event, underlined Dr Ambedkar’s pivotal role in preserving national unity through the Constitution. “The India we know today stands on the strong foundation laid by Dr Ambedkar’s Constitution. As we celebrate 75 years of this living document, we remember how he challenged social inequalities and enshrined the values of equality and fraternity in it,” he said.

Fadnavis added that the Constitution empowered every Indian with equal rights and opportunities, instilling the confidence to dream and achieve. He described Dr Ambedkar as a visionary whose work helped shape the framework of modern India.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that the Constitution is supreme for him. Dr Ambedkar’s contributions -- whether in education, social justice, industrial development, or human rights -- have had a far-reaching impact. His vision extended to practical nation-building initiatives such as irrigation planning, a national power grid, and protection of labour rights,” Fadnavis said.

The CM stressed that the truest tribute to Dr Ambedkar would be to uphold the values of equality, fraternity, and justice as enshrined in the Constitution. “Let us reaffirm our commitment to his ideals and continue to build the India he envisioned,” he said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.

Beautiful words from the Governor! Dr. Ambedkar's vision is more relevant than ever today. We need to actively work towards eliminating caste discrimination in our daily lives, not just talk about it on his birthday. 🙏

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Priya M.

While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish politicians would match their words with actions. The education gap between different castes is still huge in Maharashtra. Let's see more concrete policies!

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Amit S.

The Ambedkar Memorial is such an important project! Can't wait to take my kids there to learn about his incredible contributions to our nation. True legend! 🇮🇳

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Sunita P.

Dr. Ambedkar's work on women's rights deserves more recognition. His progressive views on gender equality were way ahead of his time. We owe him so much!

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Vikram J.

Respectful criticism: The article focuses too much on political figures praising Ambedkar rather than explaining his actual ideas. Would love to see more about his constitutional philosophy and less about who said what at an event.

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Neha R.

Every school should teach more about Ambedkar's life and struggles. His journey from facing discrimination to drafting our Constitution is so inspiring! ✨

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