Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 19: J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu today celebrated the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Lawyers Chamber Complex Janipur.
The function was attended by Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh and the other Judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. On the occasion, the new Badminton Court for lawyers was also inaugurated and dedicated to the Bar members by the Chief Justice in presence of other Judges, ADGP Jammu Zone Mukesh Singh and District Judiciary and Bar Members.
Rich floral tribute were paid to Dr B R Ambedkar by the Chief Justice and the Judges of the High Court as also by the office-bearers of the Association on behalf of the Bar members.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Justice brought out certain aspects of Dr B R Ambedkar’s persona which was less known but which he said would be valuable in today’s times for an overall development of India as a country marching towards being a Global Leader. He stressed that Dr Ambedkar has been a legend and shall always remain a beacon for Indians in all times to come.
Earlier, the proceedings commenced with the inaugural address by Parvesh Salaria, General Secretary, who highlighted the importance of the celebrations associated with Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti.
President of the Association, Senior Advocate Vikram Sharma threw light on the life and profile of Dr Ambedkar and his achievements which continue to inspire the modern day India. Advocate Roop Lal explained as to how despite facing difficulties right from his childhood, Dr Ambedkar emerged as an icon of changing the societal discrimination.
Vote of thanks was given by Vice president of the Association Amit Gupta. D C Raina Advocate General and Vishal Sharma DSGI were among those who attended the function.
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