Agartala: Dec 06: The 69th death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and Bharat Ratna recipient, was observed with great reverence in the state today. The event began in the morning with floral tributes being paid to the marble statue of Dr. Ambedkar at Ujjayanta Palace. The Minister of Scheduled Caste Welfare, Sudhanshu Das, along with notable figures such as the Chairman of West Tripura District Council, Balai Goswami, MLA Mina Rani Sarkar, Deputy Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Manika Das Dutt, and officials from the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, were present at the ceremony.
In his address, Minister Sudhanshu Das highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s multifaceted contributions as a philosopher, economist, politician, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. He emphasized that Dr. Ambedkar’s vision was to create a society free from caste discrimination, where justice and equality prevailed. The Minister further noted that Dr. Ambedkar’s efforts were aimed at the upliftment of not just the untouchables and backward classes, but for the welfare of all sections of society. He praised Dr. Ambedkar as a man of exceptional talent and dedication. Minister Das also pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following the ideals set forth by Dr. Ambedkar.
The Chairman of West Tripura District Council, Balai Goswami, presided over the event, while Dipa D. Nayar, Secretary of the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, delivered the welcome speech. The occasion was further marked by a cultural performance, with artists from the Sachin Dev Burman Memorial Government Music College performing bhajans. Students, teachers, and artists from various schools and hostels also joined in paying homage to Dr. Ambedkar’s memory.
