Prominent Social Reformer: Rahul Gandhi and Congress Leaders Honor Kanshi Ram
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Synopsis
On March 15, Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders commemorate Kanshi Ram, honoring his significant impact on social justice and the empowerment of marginalized communities in India.
Key Takeaways
- Kanshi Ram was instrumental in advocating for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized groups.
- He founded key organizations like BAMCEF and BSP.
- His leadership and vision continue to inspire movements for social justice.
- Congress leaders paid heartfelt tributes on his birth anniversary.
- Rahul Gandhi emphasized ongoing struggles for equality and justice.
New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, paid tribute to the late Kanshi Ram, the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), on his birth anniversary, recognizing his vital role in promoting social justice and advancing the rights of marginalized communities.
Kanshi Ram, revered as Bahujan Nayak, was born on March 15, 1934, in Pirthipur Bunga village, located in the Ropar district of Punjab, into a Ramdasia Sikh family belonging to the Scheduled Caste.
A key figure in social reform, he dedicated his life to mobilizing the political power of Bahujans, which encompasses Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and other historically marginalized groups.
He founded several influential organizations aimed at empowering these communities, such as the All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971, the Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti (DS-4), and, in 1984, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
Kanshi Ram eventually passed the leadership of the BSP to Mayawati, who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for four terms.
On his birth anniversary, LoP Gandhi expressed on X, "Respectful tributes to the great social reformer, Honourable Kanshi Ram ji on his birth anniversary. His struggle for the rights of Dalits, the deprived, and the exploited will continue to guide us at every step in this fight for social justice."
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid his respects, stating, "We pay our humble tribute to the great social reformer, Honourable Kanshi Ram ji, on his birth anniversary. He made a significant contribution in connecting Dalits, the deprived, the exploited, and Backward Classes with the mainstream of Indian politics. He has left an indelible mark as a pioneer of equality and social justice."
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra similarly honored Kanshi Ram’s legacy on X, saying, "Respectful salutations to the strong voice for the rights of Dalits, the deprived, the exploited, and Backward Classes, pioneer of social justice and Bahujan leader, Honourable Kanshi Ram ji, on his birth anniversary. Through his thoughts and social movements, Kanshi Ram ji gave new heights to social justice and constitutional values. His thoughts will continue to inspire generations."
