Unwavering dedication: Telangana CM praises former Deputy PM Babu Jagjivan Ram

ANI April 5, 2025 146 views

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 118th birth anniversary, celebrating the legendary Dalit leader's remarkable journey. The CM highlighted Jagjivan Ram's significant contributions to India's freedom struggle and his tireless work for social equality. Reddy emphasized how Babuji rose from a poor background to become a national leader and Deputy Prime Minister. His legacy continues to inspire efforts towards social justice and empowerment of marginalized communities.

"Babuji was born in a poor family and rose to the highest position with his unwavering dedication" - A Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, April 5: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hailed freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram for his inspiring unparalleled services to the country.

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Telangana CM commemorates Jagjivan Ram's 118th birth anniversary

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Highlighted freedom fighter's role in national leadership

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Praised Babuji's work for Dalit empowerment

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Recognized contributions during Nehru's cabinet

The Chief Minister remembered Babu Jagjivan Ram's services on the occasion of the national leader's 118th birth anniversary.

"Babuji was born in a poor family and rose to the highest position with his unwavering dedication," he said.

The CM said that the former Deputy PM participated actively in the freedom struggle and strove for the welfare of the workers as a minister in the cabinet of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

CM Revanth Reddy also recalled that Babuji fought for the eradication of untouchability and caste discrimination and worked for the empowerment of Dalits.

"Inspired by Babuji's dedication to the service of people, the People's Government conducted the Caste Census and increased BC reservations along with SC classification", the CM said.

Popularly known as Babuji, Jagjivan Ram was one of India's greatest Dalit icons who fought for the rights of the underprivileged.

He was the Defence Minister during the India-Pakistan War in 1971. Babu Jagjivan Ram was also the Deputy Prime Minister between 1977 and 1979.

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Priya K.
Such an inspiring leader! We need more politicians like Babuji today who truly worked for the people. His journey from poverty to becoming Deputy PM shows what dedication can achieve 👏
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Rahul S.
While I respect Babu Jagjivan Ram's contributions, I wish the article had mentioned more about his specific policies and how they impacted Dalit communities. The tribute feels a bit generic.
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Meena P.
My grandfather used to tell stories about how Babuji transformed lives during his time. It's good to see younger generations learning about his legacy. More schools should teach about such leaders!
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Arjun T.
Interesting to learn about his role as Defense Minister during the 1971 war. We often forget leaders had multiple dimensions to their careers. Kudos to CM Reddy for remembering this great man on his birth anniversary.
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Sunita M.
His fight against untouchability was revolutionary for its time. Makes me wonder - where are such strong voices for social justice today? We need to carry forward his vision 💪

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