The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in Leh, on Sunday in order to ‘reaffirm the message of equality and social justice’ in Jammu and Kashmir.
Stating that this has been the first statue of Dr Ambedkar at the foothills of Himalayas, Fadnavis has said, “It marks as a tribute to one of the greatest leaders, whose life and whose teachings still continues to inspire the entire world.”
Devendra Fadnavis
This function was organized by the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, in Saboo Dho. The statue has been donated by Harshdeep Kamble, a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer working for the cause of social justice, to mark the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Ambedkar.
A grand memorial park has further been planned at the venue, where this statue stands. Fadnavis has also decided to hold discussions for the development of the memorial with the help of government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The state government accompanied by various social organisations, had taken the initiative two years ago to celebrate BR Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary.
Ramdas Athawale, the Republican Party of India chief and Union Minister of State for Social Justice had also accompanied the chief minister at the Leh event.
