Students from two agricultural colleges in Latur city undertook a 18-hour study marathon over the weekend to honor the birth anniversaries of social reformers Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Phule. Organized by the dean of the colleges, the initiative aimed to inculcate the study habits of these great personalities among the students. The students were also provided with food during the long study session, which was held at the College of Agriculture and Vilasrao Deshmukh College of Agricultural Biotechnology.
Every year, April 14 marks the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb, who dedicated his life to championing for the rights of Dalits and promoting progressive ideas. He was not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution but also the first Indian to pursue a doctorate in Economics abroad. Babasaheb's valuable contributions in the form of the Poona Pact and his relentless fight against discrimination have left a lasting impact on Indian society. On his birth anniversary, let us remember his powerful words and continue to draw inspiration from his legacy.
As we celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, we honor the legacy of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, who was instrumental in shaping India's Constitution. On this special day, let us reflect on 10 of his most inspiring quotes, including his emphasis on the progress of women, the importance of a religion that promotes equality, and the ultimate aim of cultivating our minds. Let us also remember his belief in serving society and the significance of freedom of mind in achieving real freedom. Finally, let us take pride in India's Constitution, which enshrines the principles of democracy, socialism, and secularism, and acknowledge the role of law and order in maintaining a healthy society.
The PWD aka Swaraj Maidan in VIJAYAWADA will now be known as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Swaraj Maidan. The Statue of Social Justice, a 206 ft. tall tribute to Bharath Ratna Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, is installed there and the precincts will be thrown open to the public from January 20. The Maidan is expected to become a prime attraction in the city and is India’s tallest non-religious statue.
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, will unveil the world’s tallest bronze statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Friday. The 125-foot-tall statue will be unveiled at the Ambedkar Smriti Vanam in Swarajya Maidan, Vijayawada. The statue is named Samajika Nyaya Mahasilpam, which translates to the Statue of Social Justice. The Chief Minister described the statue as the “greatest sculpture of social justice.”