NFR Observes 131st Birth Anniversary Of BR Ambedkar

HT Bureau

GUWAHATI, April 18: The 131^st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was observed on Monday at Dr Bhupen Hazarika Sabha Griha in NF Railway headquarters complex. Anshul Gupta, general manager of NF Railway and other officials paid homage by lighting the lamp and offering floral tribute to the portrait of BR Ambedkar, well known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.

The officers, staff of NF Railway headquarters and representatives of various associations and unions were also present on the occasion.

Dr BR Ambedkar was independent India’s first minister of Law and Justice, and considered as the chief architect of the Constitution of India. He was also an eminent Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer. The author of the Indian Constitution, born in a simple family, had achieved achievements in the field of education amidst many difficulties. His fame was not only in the country but also abroad.

Speaking on this occasion, Anshul Gupta mentioned Dr BR Ambedkar’s contribution towards framing of the Constitution, providing justice & equality to all classes of the society and development of the under-privileged section of the society. He also praised the role of Dr BR Ambedkar in women empowerment. His whole life is an inspiration for all classes of the society, the general manager added.