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Andhra CM Naidu not committed to uplift Dalits: Ex-MP
VIJAYAWADA: Reiterating that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was anti-Dalit, the YSRCP said the TDP government had never been sincere in implementing welfare schemes that reach Dalits.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, former MP Nandigam Suresh and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu said while Naidu planned to install BR Ambedkar’s statue at in Inavolu, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had installed the giant statue of the Architect of Indian Constitution in the heart of Vijayawada city, which reflects the contrast.
Naidu’s frequent remarks on Dalits show his indifferent attitude towards the weaker sections, and when his Cabinet minister spoke ill of Dalits, no action was taken. Any attempt to privatise Smriti Vanam will be fought tooth and nail, and we will not allow Naidu to visit Dalit colonies, they said.
Suresh accusing Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and HRD Minister N Lokesh of making adverse comments against Dalits time and again.
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Apr 19, 2025 10:03 PM IST
Baljit Balli, Editor
State Govt working on ideals of Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh: MLA Bhullar
- By : Harish Monga
- First Published : Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 09:24 AM
Pb Govt working on ideals of Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh: MLA Bhullar
Ferozepur, April 16, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is working on the ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh, said Ranbir Singh Bhullar, MLA Ferozepur Urban.
Bhullar emphasised that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government is taking significant steps towards the welfare and reservation of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
He highlighted that the government is actively focusing on providing quality education, healthcare services, and eliminating corruption. One of the key achievements mentioned was the implementation of reservation for SC candidates in the recruitment of government lawyers in the Advocate General’s office—a step that had been overlooked during the previous Congress government.
Bhullar noted that the AAP government had observed the lack of reservation for Scheduled Castes in the posts of government lawyers in the High Court and resolved to correct this. “Our government has fulfilled its promise by ensuring reservation in the AG office, which is a major milestone,” he said.
He further added that this decision will open new avenues for lawyers from the SC community to serve within the judicial system and represent cases at the High Court level. Bhullar expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for this impactful initiative.
เฎฎாเฎฐ்เฎோเฎตா: 2027 เฎோเฎตா เฎเฎ்เฎเฎฎเฎฉ்เฎฑเฎค் เฎคேเฎฐ்เฎคเฎฒுเฎ்เฎு เฎฎுเฎฉ்เฎฉเฎคாเฎ, เฎชเฎ்เฎிเฎฏเฎฒ் เฎชเฎดเฎ்เฎுเฎிเฎฏிเฎฉเฎฐ் (เฎเฎธ்.เฎி) เฎ เฎฐเฎிเฎฏเฎฒ் เฎเฎเฎเฎคுเฎ்เฎீเฎ்เฎிเฎฑ்เฎாเฎฉ เฎเฎ்เฎเฎค்เฎคை เฎตிเฎฐைเฎตுเฎชเฎுเฎค்เฎคுเฎฎாเฎฑு เฎตเฎฒிเฎฏுเฎฑுเฎค்เฎคி, เฎเฎ்เฎிเฎฏ เฎชเฎดเฎ்เฎுเฎிเฎฏிเฎฉเฎฐ் เฎเฎ்เฎเฎ் เฎூเฎ்เฎเฎฃிเฎฏிเฎฉ் (เฎฏுเฎிเฎเฎ) เฎชிเฎฐเฎคிเฎจிเฎคிเฎเฎณ் เฎுเฎดு เฎชுเฎคเฎฉ்เฎிเฎดเฎฎை เฎชாเฎเฎ เฎฎாเฎจிเฎฒเฎค் เฎคเฎฒைเฎตเฎฐ் เฎคாเฎฎோเฎคเฎฐ் เฎจாเฎฏเฎ்เฎை เฎเฎจ்เฎคிเฎค்เฎคเฎคு.
2003 เฎเฎฎ் เฎเฎฃ்เฎு เฎชเฎดเฎ்เฎுเฎி เฎ เฎจ்เฎคเฎธ்เฎคு เฎตเฎดเฎ்เฎเฎช்เฎชเฎ்เฎ เฎเฎต்เฎா, เฎுเฎฉ்เฎชி เฎฎเฎฑ்เฎฑுเฎฎ் เฎตெเฎณிเฎช் เฎเฎฎூเฎเฎ்เฎเฎณ், เฎோเฎตா เฎเฎ்เฎเฎฎเฎฉ்เฎฑเฎค்เฎคிเฎฒ் เฎ เฎฐเฎிเฎฏเฎฒ் เฎเฎเฎเฎคுเฎ்เฎீเฎு เฎชெเฎฑுเฎฎ் เฎ เฎฐเฎிเฎฏเฎฒเฎฎைเฎช்เฎชு เฎเฎฐிเฎฎை เฎเฎฒ்เฎฒாเฎฎเฎฒ் เฎจாเฎฉ்เฎு เฎคேเฎฐ்เฎคเฎฒ்เฎเฎณை เฎเฎคிเฎฐ்เฎொเฎฃ்เฎเฎคை UTAA เฎชாเฎเฎ เฎคเฎฒைเฎตเฎฐ்เฎเฎณுเฎ்เฎு เฎจிเฎฉைเฎตூเฎ்เฎிเฎฏเฎคு.
"เฎเฎจ்เฎค เฎฎเฎோเฎคா เฎเฎเฎธ்เฎ் เฎฎாเฎคเฎฎ் เฎ เฎฑிเฎฎுเฎเฎช்เฎชเฎுเฎค்เฎคเฎช்เฎชเฎ்เฎு เฎจเฎตเฎฎ்เฎชเฎฐ் 2024 เฎเฎฒ் เฎตிเฎตாเฎคிเฎ்เฎเฎช்เฎชเฎ்เฎเฎคு, เฎเฎฉாเฎฒ் เฎจிเฎฑைเฎตேเฎฑ்เฎฑเฎช்เฎชเฎเฎตிเฎฒ்เฎฒை. เฎฎாเฎจிเฎฒ เฎฎเฎฑ்เฎฑுเฎฎ் เฎฎเฎค்เฎคிเฎฏเฎค் เฎคเฎฒைเฎตเฎฐ்เฎเฎณ் เฎชเฎ்เฎெเฎ் เฎூเฎ்เฎเฎค்เฎคொเฎเฎฐிเฎฒ் เฎจிเฎฑைเฎตேเฎฑ்เฎฑเฎช்เฎชเฎுเฎฎ் เฎเฎฉ்เฎฑு เฎเฎ்เฎเฎณுเฎ்เฎு เฎเฎฑுเฎคிเฎฏเฎณிเฎค்เฎคเฎฉเฎฐ், เฎ เฎคுเฎตுเฎฎ் เฎเฎจ்เฎค เฎจเฎเฎตเฎிเฎ்เฎைเฎฏுเฎฎ் เฎเฎฒ்เฎฒாเฎฎเฎฒ் เฎฎுเฎிเฎจ்เฎคเฎคு," เฎเฎฉ்เฎฑு UTAA เฎคเฎฒைเฎตเฎฐ் เฎชிเฎฐเฎாเฎท் เฎตெเฎฒிเฎช் เฎூเฎฑிเฎฉாเฎฐ்.
เฎเฎจ்เฎค เฎฎเฎோเฎคா, เฎชிเฎฐிเฎตு 332 เฎเฎฉ் เฎீเฎด் ST เฎชிเฎฐเฎคிเฎจிเฎคிเฎค்เฎคுเฎตเฎค்เฎคை เฎเฎฑுเฎคி เฎெเฎฏ்เฎตเฎคเฎฑ்เฎாเฎ 2008 เฎเฎฎ் เฎเฎฃ்เฎு เฎเฎฒ்เฎฒை เฎจிเฎฐ்เฎฃเฎฏ เฎเฎค்เฎคเฎฐเฎตைเฎค் เฎคிเฎฐுเฎค்เฎค เฎคேเฎฐ்เฎคเฎฒ் เฎเฎฃைเฎฏเฎค்เฎคிเฎฑ்เฎு เฎ เฎคிเฎாเฎฐเฎฎ் เฎ เฎณிเฎ்เฎுเฎฎ். 2027 เฎคேเฎฐ்เฎคเฎฒுเฎ்เฎுเฎณ் ST เฎเฎเฎเฎคுเฎ்เฎீเฎ்เฎை เฎเฎฑுเฎคி เฎெเฎฏ்เฎตเฎคிเฎฒ் เฎฎுเฎคเฎฒเฎฎைเฎ்เฎเฎฐ் เฎชிเฎฐเฎฎோเฎค் เฎாเฎตเฎจ்เฎค் เฎเฎฑுเฎคிเฎฏாเฎ เฎเฎฐுเฎจ்เฎคாเฎฐ்.
เฎ เฎுเฎค்เฎค เฎเฎ்เฎเฎฎเฎฉ்เฎฑเฎค் เฎคேเฎฐ்เฎคเฎฒுเฎ்เฎு เฎฎுเฎฉ்เฎฉเฎฐ் เฎตிเฎณிเฎฎ்เฎชுเฎจிเฎฒை เฎเฎฎூเฎเฎ்เฎเฎณுเฎ்เฎாเฎฉ เฎ เฎฐเฎிเฎฏเฎฒ் เฎชிเฎฐเฎคிเฎจிเฎคிเฎค்เฎคுเฎตเฎค்เฎคை เฎเฎฑுเฎคி เฎெเฎฏ்เฎตเฎคเฎฑ்เฎாเฎ เฎเฎจ்เฎคเฎ் เฎเฎ்เฎเฎค்เฎคை เฎ เฎฎเฎฒ்เฎชเฎுเฎค்เฎคுเฎตเฎคு เฎฎுเฎ்เฎிเฎฏเฎฎாเฎฉเฎคு เฎเฎฉ்เฎฑு UTAA เฎூเฎฑிเฎฏเฎคு.
Friday, April 18, 2025
India's Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar "Baba Saheb". Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Crusader Of Equality And Justice – OpEd
By Dr. Baljinder Kour and Dr. Balinder Singh
Ambedkar Jayanti, celebrated on 14th April every year, commemorates the birth anniversary of one of India’s most prominent leaders—Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
Fondly known as Babasaheb, he was a visionary statesman, legal luminary, economist, educationist, and social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting caste-based oppression and championing the rights of the marginalized. This day serves not only as a remembrance of his incredible contributions but also as a reminder of the principles of justice, equality, and fraternity that he firmly upheld. It is a day to reflect on the monumental role he played in shaping modern India and to renew our commitment to his ideals of social harmony and democratic values.
Early Life, Education, and Struggles
Dr. Ambedkar was born on 14th April 1891 in Mhow, a small town in present-day Madhya Pradesh, into a Dalit Mahar family. He was the 14th and last child of his parents. From a very young age, he experienced the harsh realities of untouchability and caste discrimination. In school, he was segregated from the upper-caste students and denied access to basic facilities such as water and seating. These humiliations left a deep impression on his young mind, fueling his resolve to fight against such injustice.
Despite the oppressive environment, Ambedkar exhibited an exceptional thirst for knowledge. He completed his matriculation in 1907 and graduated from Elphinstone College, affiliated with the University of Bombay, in 1912. With a scholarship from the Maharaja of Baroda, he went to the United States to study at Columbia University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Economics in 1915 and a Ph.D. in 1927. He also studied at the London School of Economics, where he earned a D.Sc., and became a barrister at Gray’s Inn. His academic journey was marked by perseverance, and he overcame immense social and financial hurdles to attain education at the highest level. Ambedkar believed that education was the ultimate tool for social empowerment and personal transformation.
Champion of Social Justice
Throughout his life, Dr. Ambedkar remained a relentless crusader for social justice. He fought against the deeply entrenched caste system and led several movements aimed at the eradication of untouchability and social inequality. His activism was grounded in the belief that caste discrimination was a moral and ethical crime that hindered India’s progress. His efforts were not limited to speeches and writings; he organized mass movements, launched journals like Mooknayak, and led awareness campaigns about the inhumane treatment of Dalits.
The Mahad Satyagraha of 1927, where he challenged the prohibition on Dalits accessing public water sources, was a landmark event in India’s social reform movement. He also publicly burned copies of the Manusmriti in protest of its caste-based prescriptions. In 1930, he led the Kalaram Temple Entry movement in Nashik. These actions made him a target of orthodox groups but also turned him into a beacon of hope for millions. In a monumental decision, Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956, along with nearly half a million followers, as a way to reject the caste system and embrace a religion based on equality and compassion.
Architect of the Indian Constitution
One of Dr. Ambedkar’s most enduring legacies is his role as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly in 1947, Ambedkar played a pivotal role in framing the world’s longest written constitution. His deep understanding of law, political science, and social dynamics allowed him to draft a document that provided a solid foundation for a democratic republic.
Under his stewardship, the Constitution enshrined fundamental rights such as the right to equality, liberty, and freedom from discrimination. He was a staunch advocate for the protection of minority rights and was instrumental in incorporating provisions for affirmative action to uplift Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. His emphasis on constitutional morality, rule of law, and the importance of education continues to influence India’s legal and social systems. Ambedkar’s speech during the adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 1949 remains one of the most quoted and celebrated orations in Indian political history.
Visionary Economist and Advocate for Education
Dr. Ambedkar was not only a social reformer and legal mind but also a distinguished economist. His economic vision was shaped by the belief that true democracy could not exist without social and economic equality. In his treatise, The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution, he analyzed British India’s monetary policy and recommended structural reforms, many of which influenced the creation of the Reserve Bank of India in 1935.
He advocated for state-led industrialization and land reforms to reduce rural poverty. Ambedkar emphasized that economic planning and labor rights were vital for national growth. He was also deeply committed to the cause of education, especially for women and marginalized communities. He established institutions like the People’s Education Society in 1945 and always promoted technical and higher education for the underprivileged. He famously said, “Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence,” highlighting his belief in education as the foundation of liberty and progress.
Legacy and Relevance Today
Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy continues to inspire generations across India and the world. His vision for an inclusive society resonates even more strongly in contemporary times marked by social tensions and inequalities. The values enshrined in the Constitution reflect his ideals and continue to safeguard the rights of millions of citizens. His fight against casteism has laid the groundwork for the Dalit empowerment movements and affirmative policies we see today.
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated across the nation with processions, lectures, and tributes, particularly in educational institutions and public forums. His writings and speeches are studied worldwide, and his life serves as a powerful example of how intellect, courage, and determination can overcome the most entrenched social barriers. Statues, public institutions, universities, and memorials named in his honor symbolize the enduring respect and admiration for this towering figure in Indian history.
Conclusion
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was more than just a political leader—he was a symbol of hope, resistance, and transformation. His intellectual depth, moral courage, and unwavering commitment to justice made him one of the greatest sons of India. On Ambedkar Jayanti, as we pay homage to his memory, we must also reaffirm our dedication to the ideals he lived and died for. Let this day inspire us to work toward building an inclusive society where every individual enjoys dignity, opportunity, and equal rights, regardless of caste, creed, or gender. Through collective action and continuous reflection, we can honor Ambedkar’s dream of a truly just and equitable India.
References:
- Keer, Dhananjay. Dr. Ambedkar: Life and Mission. Popular Prakashan, 1990.
- Jaffrelot, Christophe. Dr. Ambedkar and Untouchability: Fighting the Indian Caste System. Columbia University Press, 2005.
- Rodrigues, Valerian. The Essential Writings of B.R. Ambedkar. Oxford University Press, 2002.
- Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Man and His Message. Publications Division.
- Ambedkar, B.R. The Annihilation of Caste. (1936).
- Ambedkar, B.R. The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution. (1923).
Authors:
- Dr. Baljinder Kour, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
- Dr. Balinder Singh, Former Research Scholar and Academician, Ph.D.
'One of the most horrific sexual crimes': Deaf-mute Dalit girl raped, private parts burned in UP's Rampur
In Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, an 11-year-old deaf and mute Dalit girl... Read MoreShareBAREILLY: In "one of the most horrific sexual crimes" in recent times, an 11-year-old deaf and mute Dalit girl from UP's Rampur who was raped by unidentified accused, was found on Wednesday with multiple injuries on her body, including cigarette burn marks on her private parts and bite marks.Later in the day, police arrested a suspect, allegedly from the same village, and initiated interrogation procedures against him.
The girl, whose father is a marginal farmer from a village in the district, went missing on Tuesday evening after going to relieve herself in a field.
On Wednesday, a man from the village found her lying unconscious in a field around 500m from her home, half-naked, with her face swollen, and promptly informed her family.Dr Anju Singh, who conducted the girl's medical examination, told TOI, "This is a clear case of rape by one or more persons as there were multiple injuries on her private parts. Her face had been struck with a blunt object, leaving it swollen.
The girl's clothes were stained with blood. We completed the medico-legal examination and referred her to a higher centre. She was terrified and unable to explain anything. It is one of the most horrific sexual crimes I have seen."Tired of too many ads?go ad free now
The girl's mother added, "My daughter is extremely terrified. She is getting fits after the incident."
Additional SP Atul Kumar Srivastava said an FIR has been registered based on the girl's father's complaint and three teams have been deployed to apprehend the accused. "We immediately sent the survivor to the hospital for treatment after learning about the incident. We are using CCTV footage and mobile surveillance data to track down the culprit," he added.
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Dalit teen sexually harassed on road in North Goa, locals say cops didn’t act
On Tuesday night, the victim's family and local residents protested at the police station, alleging police inaction in the case and demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.
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Story continues below this adThe alleged incident took place on Monday when the girl was going to a store, police said.
According to an FIR lodged on Tuesday night, the accused allegedly abused the minor and passed derogatory and casteist remarks. The complaint, lodged by the minor’s father, also alleged that the accused tore the girl’s shirt “and thereby outraged her modesty and further threatened her with dire consequences”.
Story continues below this adOn Tuesday night, the victim’s family and local residents protested at the police station, alleging police inaction in the case and demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.
Police have ordered an inquiry into the alleged delay in the probe. The accused is absconding and teams have been formed to take him into custody, police said.
The FIR was registered under BNS sections 352 (intention insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 79 (words, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment) 351(3) (criminal intimidation), and under the Goa Children Act and the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reinstates Ambedkar Overseas Education Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Reiterating the government’s commitment to the uplift and educational empowerment of Dalits, the Chief Minister says around 7,000 students benefited from the scheme in 2014-19
Published - April 14, 2025 08:42 pm IST - PONNEKALLU (GUNTUR)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu garlanding the statue of B.R. Ambedkar, at Ponnekallu village in Guntur district on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and educational empowerment of Dalits.
Addressing a public meeting on the occasion of B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, at Ponnekallu of Tadikonda constituency in Guntur district on Monday, Mr. Naidu announced the revival of the Ambedkar Overseas Education Scheme to support SC students to pursue higher education abroad.
Mr. Naidu said that quality education was the foundation of social equality and declared plans to establish more residential schools for SC students. Recalling the socio-political contributions of Dr. Ambedkar, the Chief Minister said, “Ambedkar was not just a leader for one community, he was a guiding light for all of India. His vision of equality is what we are committed to realising.”
Citing the TDP government’s success, Mr. Naidu mentioned that between 2014 and 2019, around 7,000 students benefited from the scheme, with ₹467 crore spent on it. He contrasted this with the previous YSRCP administration, which supported only 430 students, calling it a sign of its lack of concern for the poor.
The Chief Minister also spoke virtually with beneficiaries such as Korivi Ratnalatha, now a network engineer in Australia, and Anil, an engineer in Canada, both of whom expressed deep gratitude for the scheme.
“Your success is a symbol of our government’s commitment. Now, I urge you to adopt underprivileged families in your hometowns as part of our P4 initiative,” Mr. Naidu told them.
Amaravati development
Reaffirming his vision for Amaravati, Mr. Naidu said his government was working to transform it into a world-class city, after years of neglect and politicisation by the previous regime. “With people’s blessings, we will rebuild Andhra Pradesh and ensure inclusive growth,” he said.
Alleging that the previous YSRCP government had attempted to destroy Amaravati, the Chief Minister said the NDA government was committed to developing the capital city. He announced that all the leading educational institutions in the country were going to establish their branches in Amaravati.
Published - April 14, 2025 08:42 pm IST
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