Dalit, OBC, Minority communities hold 8th roundtable conference

Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Apr 10: Dalit, OBC, and Minority communities organized the 8th round table conference here today to protect the constitution and democracy under the slogan of “Sath Chalo, Milkar Lado.”
As per a statement, the conference was organized by the All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC organizations.
The press statement said that the conference presented various agendas, including the protection of the Constitution and democracy, the naming of the new Parliament building after Dr BR Ambedkar, and the prohibition of Dalit oppression and atrocities on minorities.
The participants also demanded the implementation of the Mandal Commission Report and a caste census, as well as the restoration of statehood and the reinstatement of backlog posts.
The conference was attended by various prominent individuals, including Amar Nath Bhagat, Sardar Kuldeep Singh Giani, and Dr AC Bhagat, who presented their thoughts on the agendas.
The major resolutions passed at the conference included the naming of the new Parliament House as Dr BR Ambedkar Parliament House, the ban on EVM, the commemoration of Shaheedi Divas of Shaheed Bhagat Amar Nath Ji on June 1, 2023, at Batote/Patnitop, and the restoration of statehood.
The President of the Confederation, RK Kalsotra, mentioned that Dr BR Ambedkar had participated in three round table conferences during the Colonial Era to fight for the rights of the downtrodden.
He further added that the rights of the marginalized communities are now under threat, and the Confederation and Dalit OBC Minorities have taken it upon themselves to revive these rights and stop their further dilution.
The participants emphasized that these conferences should be converted into a revolution for social justice, and more such conferences should be organized to raise awareness among the masses on how to continue Dr BR Ambedkar’s legacy.
The conference ended with the participants acknowledging that the continuous support of the people is necessary to achieve their goals.