Tag: BR Ambedkar

Manish Tewari jumps into ‘Gods on notes’ row; suggests Babasaheb Ambedkar’s pic on currency

Clarifying the rationale for this idea, he wrote, "Non-violence, constitutionalism and egalitarianism fusing in a unique Union that would sum up the modern Indian genius perfectly".

October 27, 2022

Attempts being made to undermine basic character of Constitution: Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said nefarious attempts are being constantly made to undermine the basic character of the Constitution drafted by Bharat Ratna Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar.

April 14, 2022

Delhi govt to organise international level play on life of BR Ambedkar

In a virtual press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that his government will hold the play at the JLN Stadium on January 5.

December 6, 2021

Prez, PM, others pay tribute to ‘Chief architect of Constitution’ BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary

Many leaders urged people to light a lamp at home and not venture out in view of the lockdown.  The celebration was subdued as Ambedkar's followers and politicians did not flock the Chaitya Bhoomi, the Constitution architect's memorial in central Mumbai.

April 14, 2020

Statues of Buddha, Ambedkar vandalised in UP’s Balrampur district, locals beaten up for objecting

The incident took place on Thursday night and the vandals also severely beat up locals who raised objections, police said.

March 7, 2020

PM Modi remembers BR Ambedkar on Constitution Day in Parliament, opposition protests outside

The opposition members are protesting against the way government was formed in Maharashtra, calling it 'murder of democracy' and the 'manhandling' of women MPs by the security staff in the Lok Sabha, yesterday.

November 26, 2019

SP-BSP used name of Ambedkar, Lohia but did everything opposite: PM Modi in Ambedkar Nagar

The PM also took a swipe at the Congress over terrorism.

May 1, 2019

An emergency we have never faced

Despite occasional cries from interested quarters that the country faces a ‘financial emergency’, the Constitutional provision under Article 360 has remained a dead letter

February 14, 2019

Warn PM to stop ‘personal’ attacks: Chandrababu Naidu begins 12-hour fast in Delhi over AP special status

Clad in a black shirt as a mark of protest, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief began his 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' at the Andhra Pradesh Bhavan.

February 11, 2019

Tryst with Democracy~II

To ensure a viable democracy, the emphasis should be on a discussion of its essentials, and strengthening of institutions that support democracy, not the party in power. The federated system also places checks and balances on the various levels of government, thereby guarding against an overconcentration of power at the national level. But if the party at the Centre has a brute majority, the federal system becomes a victim.

December 7, 2018

Stop following British legacy of divide and rule, Farooq to Modi

Abdullah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should maintain the sanctity of the office he was occupying and rein in those who were trying to break the country on the basis of religion.

December 6, 2018

PM Modi, Venkaiah Naidu greet nation on Constitution Day

Constitution Day, also known as the 'Samvidhan Divas" is celebrated every year on November 26 to mark the day on which the Constitution of India was adopted.

November 26, 2018

Ramdas Athawale demands renaming of Mumbai Central Station after Ambedkar

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale demanded on Friday the renaming of Mumbai Central Station after Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.  

October 12, 2018

No discussion yet on giving role to Dhumal in party organisation

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said there was still no discussion in the party on giving any big responsibility to former chief minister and senior leader Prem Kumar Dhumal in party organisation. The state BJP general secretary Ram Singh said there is lots of discussion in social media over Dhumal being given new responsibility, but...

August 10, 2018

Understanding import of Chapter IV

The objective of the Directive Principles is to bring about a silent revolution, says Nirmalendu Bikash Rakshit.

July 19, 2018

Gujarat Speaker calls BR Ambedkar, Narendra Modi Brahmins

At a time when Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb has been consistent with his controversial statements, Gujarat assembly Speaker Rajendra Trivedi seems to have taken a cue from the former. According to media reports, Rajendra Trivedi on Sunday asserted that Dalit icon BR Ambedkar was a Brahmin. Speaking at the ‘Mega Brahmin Business Summit’ in...

April 30, 2018

SAD seeks withdrawal of cases against Dalits

Days after clashes between the Hindu and Dalit groups over a poster of BR Ambedkar in Punjab’s industrial town of Phagwara, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday demanded withdraw all cross cases registered against Dalits. The SAD said the Congress government should withdraw all cross cases registered against Dalits who were attacked and fired...

April 17, 2018