shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > News > India News > Article > Ambedkars 125th birth anniversary Congress announces year long celebrations

Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary: Congress announces year-long celebrations

Updated on: 04 April,2015 08:30 AM IST  | 
PTI |

Apparently seeking to appropriate the legacy of B R Ambedkar, Congress today announced year-long celebrations from April 14 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the architect of the Constitution

Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary: Congress announces year-long celebrations

New Delhi: Apparently seeking to appropriate the legacy of B R Ambedkar, Congress today announced year-long celebrations from April 14 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the architect of the Constitution.


The move, seen as a bid to win back Dalits, whose desertion in a major way has hit hard the Congress, was announced by party's communication department chief Randeep Surjewala and K Raju, chairman of the AICC's Scheduled Castes department.


A committee with party chief Sonia Gandhi as Chairperson and Rahul Gandhi as Co-chairperson has been formed with former Union minister Sushilkumar Shinde being made the Vice- chairperson. Raju said the celebrations will be launched at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Ambedkar on April 14 while it will conclude at a function in Nagpur on his birth anniversary next year.


B R Ambedkar Award for contribution towards social change will be conferred at the concluding ceremony on an individual or institution that has contributed to promotion of social equity. A national meet of Congress leaders will be organised in Mumbai to discuss further measures to empower and address social discrimination faced by marginalised sections.

The emergence of BSP in Uttar Pradesh as also the churn in the wake of the Mandal Commission report in the north led to the Congress sharply losing the support base among Dalits in the region in the past 25 years.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK