Punjab CM Amarinder Singh pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar on his 126th birth anniversary, recalling his outstanding contribution to the uplift of the weaker sections.

In his message to the people, Amarinder described Babasaheb as a scholar, jurist, economist, social reformer and statesman par excellence. "Though Ambedkar hailed from a humble family, he went on to join the league of top global leaders as a result of his dedicated commitment to the backward and weaker sections", the CM said, adding that the Indian Constitution was the result of Ambedkar's hard work, dedication and far sightedness.

The Chief Minister exhorted the people to follow the path shown by the great social reformer, urging them to work towards the realisation of the Dalit icon's vision by carving out an egalitarian society. 

Amarinder called upon the people to rise above the petty considerations of caste, colour and creed to lead India on the path of holistic progress.