President Droupadi Murmu Commemorates Dr Ambedkar at Lok Bhavan in Gujarat
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Gandhinagar, April 14 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu honored Dr B.R. Ambedkar with a floral tribute at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, commemorating his birth anniversary during her official trip to Gujarat.
The President laid flowers at the portrait of Dr Ambedkar, acknowledged as the architect of the Indian Constitution, during a memorial event hosted at the Governor’s official residence.
On this significant occasion, Governor Acharya Devvrat also paid his respects to Dr Ambedkar, joining high-ranking officials from both central and state governments who attended the gathering.
This tribute was part of the ‘Samajik Samrasta Mahotsava’, organized to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti, which united representatives from diverse administrative and social backgrounds.
Officials noted that numerous senior dignitaries participated in the solemn ceremony, offering floral tributes to the portrait of the esteemed Bharat Ratna awardee, reflecting his lasting impact on constitutional principles and social equity.
Later that day, the President is set to preside over the fifth convocation ceremony of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), where degrees will be awarded to students from campuses nationwide.
Key state leaders, including the Governor and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, are expected to attend the university event as well.
President Droupadi Murmu's activities in Gandhinagar on April 14 are part of a broader four-day visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra spanning from April 13 to 16, during which she is involved in various academic and commemorative events.
According to officials, the President’s agenda in Gujarat emphasizes higher education and public events related to national figures.
On the previous day, President Droupadi Murmu participated in the inaugural convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot, where she addressed graduates and conferred degrees.
The President is scheduled to head to Maharashtra on Wednesday for additional convocation ceremonies, continuing her tour that highlights educational institutions and national commemorations.