DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, has been upholding the vision of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar for the past 10 years, working to uplift every section of society through the core philosophy of Antyodaya (welfare of the last person).

Reflecting Dr. Ambedkar's ideals, he said that every section of society must progress with dignity and unity for the welfare of the nation.

Manohar Lal was addressing the Constitution Samman Ceremony held in village Haibatpur of Nilokheri in Karnal district on Saturday, where he participated as the Chief Guest and paid floral tribute to the statue of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

He remarked that Dr. Ambedkar authored the Indian Constitution, which is considered among the finest in the world.

He called the Constitution a sacred text, stating that oaths are taken in its name or in the name of holy scriptures Gita. While the Constitution provides for amendments, he said that the current BJP government has made amendments in the interest of the people, whereas opposition parties have often amended it for their own benefit.

He further said that the opposition failed to respect Dr. Ambedkar and even prevented him from winning elections. It was Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee who supported him in becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1955.

He added that while the opposition had always opposed reservation, the present government has ensured justice and welfare for every section of society. Despite that, during the last Lok Sabha elections, the opposition spread misinformation alleging that the Constitution and reservation system would be changed.

Highlighting recent developments, he shared that on April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Haryana on the occasion of Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary. On the same day, Haryana got its first airport and the foundation stone for an 800 MW thermal power plant was laid in Yamunanagar.

He said that youth in the state are now securing employment without the need for recommendations or bribes, and praised the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) scheme, which has gained nationwide recognition. Today, people are receiving pensions at home, and reservation in promotions is also being ensured.

(editor@dailyworld.in)