The denizens of Hazaribagh paid tribute to the pioneer of social justice Dr Baba Saheb Bheem Rao Ambedkar who worked for the upliftment of the downtrodden of the society in seminar and programs held at several places of the town.
In Town Hall the Scheduled Caste Association organized the 125th birth centenary celebration program of Dr. Ambedkar in which people were present in large numbers. Manish Jaiswal, MlA Hazaribagh, said that it was Dr. Ambedkar who had first advocated that education is the weapon by which we can change the society. His contribution in framing the constitution will be remembered ever.
Many other distinguished speakers said that we should study his thoughts regarding the dalit, religion and the laws related with them. They said that everyone should try to learn from his patriotism and liberal thoughts.
In political science department of VBU addressing the seminar Chief Guest, Ex-MlA Janardan Paswan said that Gautam Buddha, Kabir and Jyotiba Phule were the idols of Baba Saheb. He worked and fought for changing the lifestyle of the most neglected part of the society called dalits. VC Prof. Gurdeep Singh said that his contribution to the nation and to the society will be remembered forever. HOD Dr. Usha Singh presided the seminar, Prof. Sukalyan Moitra anchored it while Dr. Pramod Kumar presented vote of thanks.
Yesterday in Markham College of Commerce also a program was organized on the eve of Ambedkar’s birth centenary. As Chief Guest, MlA Manish Jaiswal said that Baba Saheb was a man of great knowledge, devotion and dedication. It is the result of his great works that both the country and the dalit society are rapidly moving ahead on the path of development.
Principal Dr. VP Singh said that Dr. Ambedkar not only felt the pain of the dalits but fought and worked for relief. Organizing Secretary Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh welcomed the guests and presented the subject of the seminar. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh and Dr. Vijay Kumar Sandesh also addressed the gathering.
In the morning denizens in large numbers paid tribute to Baba Saheb Bheem Rao Ambedkar by garlanding on his statue situated at District Board Chowk and Sakhi Chand Colony, Matwari.