Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], April 14 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday paid floral tributes to B. R. Ambedkar in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on the 135th anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
He paid the tributes at Nagori Gate Circle in the city, which is also known as the Blue City.
“Today, India is progressing towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by making continuous progress on the basis of the power of the Constitution… Today is the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, and the country respectfully salutes Baba Saheb. All of us BJP workers respectfully salute Baba Saheb Ambedkar, who was the promoter of social harmony, established the importance of education and gave a living Constitution to the country,” he said.
Babasaheb’s birth anniversary is celebrated every year on April 14. It is a public holiday across the country, and schools, banks, and some public-sector organizations remain closed.
Fondly known as “Babasaheb,” Dr. Ambedkar was also the first Law and Justice Minister of independent India. He was born to an impoverished Dalit Mahar family in Madhya Pradesh and fought tirelessly for the equal rights of marginalized communities. He is revered as a ‘Dalit Icon’ for his significant contributions to social justice and reform.
According to an official release, the Madhya Pradesh government is promoting the Pancha Tirth—five sacred sites associated with Dr. Ambedkar’s life and legacy. Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Scheme, the sites—Mhow (Birthplace), Nagpur (Diksha Bhoomi), Delhi (Mahaparinirvan Sthal), Mumbai (Chaitya Bhoomi), and London (Residence during education)—are being promoted as national and international centers of inspiration and pride.
In remembrance of Babasaheb’s commitment to environmental preservation, a 250 sq km forest area in the Sagar district has been declared Madhya Pradesh’s 25th wildlife sanctuary, named after Dr. Ambedkar. This sanctuary aims to promote biodiversity, strengthen the ecosystem’s food chain, enhance tourism, and generate local employment.
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