141 pilgrims, who are on Panchteerth Yatra to understand the journey and legacy of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, were welcomed by the Delhi BJP’s SC Morcha on their arrival in Delhi from Punjab.
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141 pilgrims, who are on Panchteerth Yatra to understand the journey and legacy of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, were welcomed by the Delhi BJP’s SC Morcha on their arrival in Delhi from Punjab.
These pilgrims are visiting the five historic sites related to Dr Ambedkar, and have travelled through Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur and Mumbai in Maharashtra before reaching Delhi.
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Among the 141 pilgrims who arrived in Delhi were S.R. Lakakd, Manoj Chandel, Rivunder Singh, Swarnjeet, Narendra Kaur, Suman, Didi Bharti, Pooja and others.
On Sunday morning, they paid a visit to Panchteerth site 4 located on Alipur Road, where Babasaheb Ambedkar spent a significant part of his life.
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National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Member Karam Singh Karma and SC Morcha chief presented them a commemorative diary on behalf of Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh.
They were given a tour of the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre at Janpath in the presence of NDMC Member Anil Valmiki. Later, they reached the BJP National Office, where MP Bhola Singh showed them around.
Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra, along with others, witnessed a video presentation on the fifth Panchteerth site related to Babasaheb Ambedkar, which is located in London.
The site was purchased by the Maharashtra government through an auction and developed as a Panchteerth.
Later in the day, following their felicitation ceremony, carrying memories of visiting Panchteerth sites in Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Nagpur and Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Alipur Road in Delhi, the pilgrims were sent to Punjab in the presence of Malhotra, Bhola Singh and other leaders.
Meanwhile, speaking on the occasion, Delhi BJP chief Malhotra said that Dr. Ambedkar is not only an inspiration for one community, but for the entire nation.
He expressed joy over the fact that the Scheduled Caste community understands and follows its values, duties and thoughts.
Malhotra noted that Dr. Ambedkar dedicated his entire life to social justice, equality, education and the fight for rights, while the Constitution given by him provids every citizen of the country equal rights and an opportunity to progress with dignity, the Delhi BJP chief added.
He said the Central government is continuously working for the uplift, dignity and empowerment of the SCs.
Development of Panchteerth sites, promotion of Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts and ensuring that welfare schemes reach the last man in line are the important steps in this direction, he added.
Malhotra emphasized BJP’s commitment to provide equal opportunities to every section of society and ensure that Scheduled Caste youth, women and needy families receive opportunities for education, employment and self-reliance.
The dream of an equal India envisioned by Dr. Ambedkar is being fulfilled by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added.
Bhola Singh called the initiative as very positive beginning and thanked PM Modi for the development of such sites.
He alleged that Congress misused the Constitution and stopped Dr. Ambedkar from entering Parliament twice, while PM Modi, after entering Parliament, first bowed before the Constitution and paid respect to it, acknowledging Dr. Ambedkar’s contribution.
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