CM YS Jagan pays tributes to BR Ambedkar

AMARAVATHI: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at his camp office here on Friday. Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Audimulapu Suresh, Minister for Transport P Viswaroop, MP N Suresh, MLA K Anil Kumar and Advisor to Government (Social Justice) J Prabhakar Rao were also present.

Taking to Twitter the Chief Minister said: ‘’Dr BR Ambedkar is one of the greatest intellectuals the country can be proud of who is versatile and has immense knowledge in legal, social, political, economic, spiritual and other fields. A visionary for the political, democratic, and social systems of the country by laying a strong foundation by drafting the Constitution. His efforts to eliminate the differences and make humanity flourish cannot be forgotten. Walking in the footsteps of that great man, we have taken historic steps in poverty eradication and social justice. Tributes to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary’’.

At YSR Congress Party Central Office, leaders celebrated the event by paying floral tributes to the social reformer. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Audimulapu Suresh said that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was following in the footsteps of Ambedkar, making historic decisions socially, politically, and economically benefiting the downtrodden communities, besides empowering them on all fronts.

He also unveiled a book on the life history of Ambedkar written by social worker P Vara Prasad. Social Welfare Minister M Nagarjuna, MLCs L Appi Reddy and P Sunitha, and other senior leaders were also present.