He also highlighted the contributions of the constitutional icon, Dr BR Ambedkar. He referenced a book by former DGP Brijlal, comparing Ambedkar with Yogendra Nath Mandal, a Dalit leader who supported Pakistan.
"Today, the youth, the warriors of a new India, are laying the foundation for a strong and proud nation as we move towards the centenary of our independence under the leadership of the Prime Minister. This foundation, rooted in nationalism, will help build a resilient and united India, enhan
"I pay my respects to him (Babasaheb Ambedkar)...The BJP government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has respected Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and his ideology. It makes me proud to be an Indian. This padayatra is being held to honour his legacy," Singh told ANI.
The Deputy CM paid his respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar and stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was taking the country forward with Ambedkar's ideology.
Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha were also present at the event to pay homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar and Bharat Mata. Dilip Jaiswal, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state unit president, and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad also paid tributes to the architect of the Indi
The situation in Lucknow, which briefly turned tense following a protest by villagers over BR Ambedkar's statue, has been brought under control, according to DCP Gopal Krishan Choudhary.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said that the 'Samman Abhiyan' celebrated on the occasion of Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's birth anniversary will prove helpful in remembering his contribution to the nation and reawakening his thoughts.