Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated in Namchi

NAMCHI: The 120th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar was observed here at the District Administrative Center conference hall with a special function organized by the Anusuchit Jati Kalyan Sangh, Namchi.
Namchi-Singithang MLA, Binod Rai, was present as the chief guest accompanied by Namchi Municipal Council vice-chairman, NH Aasari, social worker TM Bardewa, AJKS chairman Dushant Pariyar and officers from the various departments.
Social worker TM Bardewa, who has recently been conferred with a national award, was felicitated by the AJKS for her selfless work towards the society today.

Stand up against disparity of all kinds to pay true homage to Ambedkar: CM

Taekwondo star Sabina Sundas being felicitated.

Felicitation for social worker Maya Sherpa

SAGAR CHHETRI
GANGTOK, 14 April: The Chief Minister today stressed that people should work collectively for the betterment of the suppressed sections of the society if they wish to extend real homage to Dr. Ambedkar. Taking inspiration from his life and ideals is the only genuine tribute, not just gathering and offering garlands to his statues, he said, while reiterating that the people should collaborate efforts to end disparity of all kinds from the society.
The Chief Minister was speaking at the 120th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr Bhimji Rao Ambedkar at the Sikkim Legislative Assembly complex today.
While on the theme, the CM highlighted that some sections were still trying to suppress the people in the name of religion and on communal grounds. On the same, he urged the people at large to stand up to such conspiracies by following the true principles of Dr. Ambedkar.