Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar, architect of the Indian constitution, saying he worked to "change the condition and direction of India."

Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Shambhuraj Desai's visit to Belagavi in Karnataka to address the Karnataka-Maharashtra border issue has been postponed to December 6.

Reacting on the demand of Jai Bheem workers and other organisations, Telangana CM KCR has requested that the new parliament building that is being built in the national capital should be put in the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader in Telangana and former Rajya Sabha member V... The post appeared first on .

Reacting on the demand of Jai Bheem workers and other organisations, Telangana CM KCR has requested that the new parliament building that is being built in the national capital should be put in the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader in Telangana and former Rajya Sabha member V... The post appeared first on .

Medchal Malkajgiri (Telangana) [India], September 15 (ANI): Telangana BJP state president Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Wednesday alleged that Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has a role in the Delhi liquor scam adding that the KCR family has a role in all scams including land, sand and liquor.

The JNU VC also said that the “Manusmriti” has categorized all women as “Shudras”, which is “extraordinarily regressive”. JNU Vice chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the B R Ambedkar Lecture Series organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said Hindu... The post appeared first on .

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday minister hoisted the National Flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort and delivered his customary 'Address to the Nation', the ninth consecutive time he is doing so.

New Delhi Mar 23 PTI The BJP on Wednesday pointed out that only Bhagat Singhs picture was displayed in the Delhi governments advertisements in newspapers on Shaheedi Diwas and urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that martyrs should not be divided The chief minister said that it was indeed a mistake and assured that it will not be repeated after Leader of Opposition Ramvir Singh Bidhuri raised the matter during his address to pay homage to martyrs on the first day of the Budget session of the Delhi Assembly Only Shaheed Bhagat Singhs photo is there in advertisements issued by the Delhi government in newspapers It doesnt have pictures and names of martyrs Sukhdev and Rajguru Martyrs of the country should not be divided Bidhuri said in House The BJP leader urged the chief minister to rectify the mistake and requested him to install a statue of martyr Ashfaqulla Khan near the statues of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sukhdev and Rajguru on the Delhi Assembly premises While paying tributes to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh Sukhdev and Rajguru on their martyrdom day Kejriwal said I agree with the Leader of Opposition that we dont have to divide martyrs It was indeed a mistake in todays advertisement I accept that mistake and ensure that this will not be repeated Kejriwal also said that despite 75 years of Independence the dreams of Bhagat Singh remain unfulfilled No government of any party did anything for the common man They only indulged in dirty politics I am happy that the AAP government is honestly working for the common people AAP governments in Punjab and Delhi have decided to install photos of only Dr Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh instead of political leaders Kejriwal said in the House He also appealed to the BJP to install photos of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh in its offices India will forever be indebted to these immortal heroes of the country for their supreme sacrifice Kejriwal was quoted a saying in a statement released by the Delhi government latter He said that the AAP is the only party to take a step in the right direction shown by the great martyrs The AAP government eradicated dirty politics of corruption and discrimination It introduced an honest model for progress in education health electricity water and roads Kejriwal said In order to pay tributes to the great Shaheed Bhagat Singh Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his cabinet have taken their oath in Bhagat Singhs hometown Khatkar Kalan he said PTI AKM VIT RT RT

New Delhi Feb 25PTI The life of Babasaheb proves that nothing in this world is impossible if one has the conviction to achieve it Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said at the grand opening of a musical based on the life and struggles of DrBhimrao Ambedkar on Friday Claiming to be a Bhakt of AmbedkarKejriwal that the more he learnt about him the more he believed that Einsteins quote about Mahatma Gandhi- generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth- applied to Babasaheb as well Citing academic achievements of Ambedkar Kejriwal wondered how would he have gathered information and got admitted to Columbia University around 1914-15 when there was no internet and no mode of gathering information I often wonder how hed have managed to get hold of the forms of admission to the university It just amazes me that with all the difficulties he faced how did he get to know of Columbia and how he admitted himself there the AAP leader said The show Babasaheb Grand Musical sponsored by the Delhi government highlighted various phases of Ambedkars life including his political struggles during the freedom movement as well as his fight against caste divisions The well choreographed musical with Rohit Roy portraying Ambedkar in his later life was greeted with loud cheers and chants of Jai Bhim by the audience at JLN stadium auditorium The musical went beyond conventional storytelling weaving various issues like Ambedkars thoughts on reservation the importance of questioning caste discrimination untouchability his relations with his father professors and the polity of India with choreographed performances Tisca Chopra and Teekam Joshi were narrators in the musical directed by Mahua Chauhan and with music by Indian Ocean The musical show will be staged daily twice at 1 PM and 7 PM till March 12 The play will be shown to all the students teachers and principal ofDelhi government schools in coming days said a statement The show is completely free to the general public However seats need to be booked in advance by calling the number 8800009938 or through the portal httpwwwbabasahebmusicalin wwwbabasahebmusicalin PTI VIT RCJ RCJ

New Delhi Dec 23 PTI The upcoming play on Babasaheb B R Ambedkar will be organised here on a grand scale to tell the story of his struggle and inspire others and the event will be held in compliance with all existing Covid norms Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on ThursdayAddressing a press conference he also introduced the lead actor of the musical play Rohit Roy who said it was a lifetime experience to have the opportunity to play a personality of the stature of Ambedkar who is called the architect of the Indian ConstitutionThe event will begin from January 5 and 50 shows will be held in Delhi two shows in a day at 5 PM and 8 PM It will done on a grand scale in a big venue on Western musicals Broadway style Sisodia saidHe claimed that this show will perhaps be the biggest event of its kind on a leading public personality in the countryAsked about the event in the light of the current Covid situation the deputy chief minister said that as per existing norms theatre and cinema halls are running and we will take a call as the situation evolvesBut all Covid protocols will be followed The show will be free but pre-booking online will be required we are releasing the number also for that today or it can be done by visiting the events website The hall is huge but still limited seats will be there so booking will be required he addedSisodia said the life and legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar will be portrayed through this musical and the theme song of it by the Indian Ocean band has already been releasedThe play captures the struggles that Babasaheb Ambedkar faced while fighting for equality and rights And the play will inspire people through portrayal of his legacy The modern India we see today is also because of his efforts he saidTV and film actor Rohit Roy of Swabhiman series fame said I have tried my best to portray a personality of the stature of Babasaheb Ambedkar and I didnt know so deep about his legacy I hope people will come and watch the showIndias first law minister and the architect of the countrys Constitution Ambedkar worked tirelessly for social reforms and the emancipation of the most downtrodden sections of society He passed away on December 6 1956Paying tributes to Ambedkar on his death anniversary Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently said the play will be staged by well-known actors with international level production There will be 50 shows and the entry will be free for people he had saidIt will not be an exaggeration to say that Babasaheb Ambedkar was the most educated Indian He got masters degrees in 65 subjects and completed two doctorates He also knew nine languages and maintained a personal library of 50000 books Kejriwal saidThe Delhi chief minister had also asserted that he will fulfil Ambedkars dream of educating every poor child in the country Director of the show Mahua Chauhan who was present during the press conference said We learned so much about Babasaheb Ambedkar while researching for the play that we hadnt earlier in our formal education PTI KND ANB ANB