Nadda, Sonia among leaders with diverse political ideologies pay homage to Sitaram Yechury
Nadda paid floral tributes to the mortal remains of the former Rajya Sabha MP Yechury, who passed away at the age of 72 on Thursday, at his residence.
Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar at the Parliament lawns in the national capital on his death anniversary.
Cong President Shri @Kharge, Cong Parliamentary Party Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi and our leader in Lok Sabha Shri @adhirrcinc paid floral tributes to the architect of Indian Constitution, Dr. B R Ambedkar on the Mahaparinirvan Diwas in Parliament House, today. pic.twitter.com/ocRPadHYlf
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 6, 2022
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Kharge tweeted, “We are Indians, firstly and lastly.”
"We are Indians, firstly and lastly."
~ Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar
On the Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb, it is time to reaffirm the ideals of — liberty, equality, fraternity and justice, which he truly championed.
Social transformation is the foundation for any progress. pic.twitter.com/2t6xBCkhxu
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 6, 2022
” Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar “On the Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Babasaheb, it is time to reaffirm the ideals of – liberty, equality, fraternity and justice, which he truly championed. Social transformation is the foundation for any progress.”
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also tweeted, “Humble tributes to Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his punyatithi. As the chief architect of Constitution of India & as a social reformer, he dedicated his life to uphold the ideals of social justice & equality. His life & principles would always be a guiding light.”
Humble tributes to Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his punyatithi. As the chief architect of Constitution of India & as a social reformer, he dedicated his life to uphold the ideals of social justice & equality. His life & principles would always be a guiding light. pic.twitter.com/0MSvVUs601
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) December 6, 2022
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is in Rajasthan for his ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra.
कंधे से मिलाकर कंधा,
हाथों में लेकर हाथ।
नफरत को मिटाकर,
मोहब्बत का करेंगे आगाज़।।#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/dwze5RVwAd— Congress (@INCIndia) December 6, 2022
December 6 is observed as the death anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution.
The day, also called the ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’, commemorates Ambedkar’s contribution to Indian society. Born on April 14, 1891, Babasaheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables (Dalits) and supported women’s rights and workers. He died on December 6, 1956.
In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award
Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute along with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and other leaders, on Ambedkar’s death anniversary.
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