On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a special lecture was organized at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla. The programme was held in the Seminar Room on the ground floor of the main building and was also live-streamed via Cisco Webex and the Institute’s official Facebook page, allowing a large number of participants to join online.
The event began with floral tributes paid to the portrait of Dr. Ambedkar. This was followed by a welcome address by IIAS Secretary Mehar Chand Negi, who highlighted Dr. Ambedkar’s multifaceted personality and his significant contribution to the making of modern India.
On this occasion, Professor Brijendra Pandey, Fellow at IIAS, delivered a special lecture on “B.R. Ambedkar.” In his address, he described Dr. Ambedkar as a central pillar of the ideological framework of modern India and elaborated on his lifelong struggles, intellectual achievements, and commitment to social transformation. He noted that Dr. Ambedkar not only provided India with a constitutional framework but also laid a strong intellectual foundation rooted in social justice, morality, and inclusion.
The lecture also emphasized the contemporary relevance of Dr. Ambedkar’s ideas. It was pointed out that at a time when society continues to grapple with issues such as equality, representation, and constitutional values, his thoughts have become even more significant. His ideas continue to inspire society towards self-reflection, democratic responsibility, and a more humane social order.
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