Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday contended that B.R.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday contended that B.R. Ambedkar’s economic thought and vision has not been fully understood, and therefore in this light, the government is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil his vision and dreams to create a prosperous and inclusive India.
Releasing two commemorative coins of Rs 125 and Rs 10 denomination at his residence as part of the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of the architect of the Constitution as well as his Mahaparinirvana Diwas (death anniversary) on Sunday, he said Ambedkar was a visionary and a profound thinker whose economic thought and vision is still not fully understood and needs to be appreciated, even though his contribution towards social justice have been recognised.
“Our government is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil the vision and dreams of Dr Ambedkar to create a prosperous and inclusive India,” Mr Modi said in a series of tweets after the function in which finance minister Arun Jaitley and social justice and empowerment minister Thawar Chand Gehlot were also present.
The Prime Minister also highlighted Ambedkar’s vision on women empowerment, federalism, economy and its relevance today.
“We are aware of Dr Ambedkar’s contributions towards social justice but Babasaheb’s thoughts on economic issues are equally enlightening. Dr Ambedkar will always be remembered as an original and profound thinker. His views on inclusiveness and harmony continue to inspire us,” he said.
Referring to the recent two-day sitting in Parliament on B.R Ambedkar, he said there was good discussion in both the Houses of Parliament.
The members reviewed the present situation in the context of Ambedkar’s perspective, the Prime Minister added.
There were people who asked why November 26 was being observed, the Prime Minister said, adding “I do not feel that somebody who understands Babasaheb Ambedkar would ask these questions.”
Mr Modi observed that there were only a few individuals who remain alive in public consciousness, even 60 years after their death. “The more we recall Ambedkar’s thought in the context of issues currently faced by India, the more we come to respect his vision and his approach to inclusiveness.”
Earlier in the Parliament House complex, President Pranab Mukherjee, vice-president Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister and other leaders remembered Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his 60th death anniversary.
