Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 8: All J&K Guru Ravidass Sabha (AJKGRDS) to commemorate the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with great enthusiasm and fervour. The event, scheduled to take place at Krishna Nagar on April 14, will be organized in collaboration with all major SC/ST/OBC socio-religious organizations of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together thousands of followers to honor the legacy of India’s chief architect of the Constitution.
This was announced at press conference held at Guru Ravidass Gurudwara, Krishna Nagar, here, today by the representatives of AJKGRDS.
Mohinder Bhagat, president of the All India Bhagat Mahasabha (J&K Unit), lauded the collective decision to host a joint celebration. He shared that this noble initiative was spearheaded by the Adhoc Committee of AJKGRDS, which extended invitations to various socio-religious groups to participate in one of the most unifying celebrations of Babasaheb’s ideals in the region.
Those present in the press conference included Prof. Kali Dass, Qureshi (AIBCU), Sadiq Azad, Mohd Muneer Mugal (Pir Panchal ABC), M.R Bangotra (AIBCU), K.K Fotra (Sain Samaj), Brij Mehra, Prof. G.L. Thapa, Joginder Paul (JKRCEA), representatives from Kabir Sabha, Saryara Sabha, Gardri Sabha, Batwal Sabha, and numerous branches of Guru Ravidass Sabha.
Ajay Thapa of Bhim Kranti Sena and many Sarpanches, Panches, and social activists were also present to endorse the joint effort.
Sham Basson from the Dalit Chetna Manch, while elaborating said the programme will begin with Buddha Vandana, followed by addresses from dignitaries, children’s speeches, and a cultural segment. Notable performers include Sonu Heer, the Tapasya Art Group, and students from Savitri Bai Phule Modern School led by Sunita Bangotra.
The event will be graced by Rajinder Kashyap, former Special Secretary of Law, Government of India, as the chief guest, while the Director of IIIM-CSIR, Jammu is expected to be the guest of honour. A keynote address will also be delivered by a prominent local speaker with national repute.
R.C. Bhasin, convener of the All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha, urged all Ambedkarite followers, especially youth, women, retirees, and working professionals from SC/ST/OBC communities, to attend the event in large numbers and be inspired by the life and teachings of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
This year’s celebration of Babasaheb’s 134th birth anniversary promises to be not only a tribute to a towering social reformer but also a powerful symbol of collective resolve for equality, justice, and empowerment, said Mohinder Bhagat.
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