BR Ambedkar Fought for Equality and Dignity: PM Modi

Narendra Modi launched ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday’ programme in Mhow, on Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the bust of Babasaheb Ambedkar on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary during the inaugural ceremony of Maritime India Summit 2016 in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, said that BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the constitution, fought against injustice in society and his fight was for equality and dignity.

Launching the ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday’ programme in Mhow in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh, on Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary, Modi said the programme will be held from 14-24 April.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with MP CM Shivraj Chauhan visits BR Ambedkar memorial on his 125th Birth Anniversary at his birth place in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: PTI) 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 125th Birth Anniversary at his birth place in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 125th Birth Anniversary at his birth place in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to the Bhim Birthplace (Bhim Janma Bhoomi) Memorial on BR Ambedkars 125th birth anniversary in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

It is my privilege that I am here, on the birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar. I bow to this land. He (Ambedkar) fought against injustice in society. He was a fighter for equality and dignity.

‘Gram Uday se Bharat Uday’ seeks to strengthen the Panchayati raj structure and boost development in villages.

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