Synopsis
On April 14, Mayawati honored Dr. Ambedkar's legacy, urging Dalits and marginalized communities to unite for empowerment and access to political power. She criticized the current government's treatment of these communities, emphasizing the importance of Ambedkar's mission for social justice.Key Takeaways
- Mayawati paid tribute to Dr. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
- She called for unity among marginalized communities.
- Emphasized the need for the 'master key to power.'
- Criticized ongoing socio-economic conditions of Bahujans.
- April 14 is celebrated nationwide to honor Dr. Ambedkar.
Lucknow, April 14 (NationPress) The leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, paid homage to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, calling for solidarity among Dalits, backward classes, Adivasis, and other marginalized groups to secure what she termed the "master key to power".
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who was born on April 14, 1891, in the military town of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, was a distinguished jurist, economist, social reformer, and political thinker who significantly influenced Indian society.
He is recognized as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, having chaired its drafting committee, and became the first Law and Justice Minister under then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
In a message shared on the social media platform X, Mayawati stated, "On the occasion of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's birth anniversary, tributes, garlands, and heartfelt honors were offered to the maker of the Constitution, Bharat Ratna Bodhisatva, the most revered Baba Saheb throughout the nation. I extend my sincere gratitude to all."
She encouraged marginalized groups to not only remember Ambedkar's legacy ceremonially but to engage with it passionately.
"All Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes, and other marginalized communities must wholeheartedly adopt the mission of Ambedkarism. Their emancipation from injustice and exploitation lies in their unity and in securing the master key to power, which can elevate them to the ruling class," she emphasized.
April 14 is recognized across the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar, a pivotal figure in India's fight for social justice.
On this day, various programs, cultural events, and rallies are held to celebrate his unwavering dedication to the ideals of equality, education, and empowering the oppressed.
Mayawati sharply criticized both current and past governments, asserting that the plight of Bahujan communities remains dire.
"The socio-economic and political conditions of the Bahujans under BJP rule are as dismal as they were under Congress. The systematic assault on their constitutional right to reservation is leading to a deterioration in their circumstances, transitioning from 'good days' to 'bad days,' which is deeply troubling," she noted.
