Ambedkar’s contribution in making India democratic country invaluable: CM

Dharamsala, April 14, 2022: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that India is known as the largest democratic country in the world and credit of it goes to the contributions of Babasaheb Ambedkar, who is the architect of the Constitution. “Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is not just a name but also a source of inspiration and a great man who dedicated his entire life for the country,” he said. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the proposals had come from many districts to install the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar, but Palampur was chosen for it. 

The Chief Minister was addressing a public meeting at Mini Secretariat Palampur after unveiling the statues of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Captain Vikram Batra in Palampur today.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government has been working with priority towards the honour of martyrs and heroes of the country. He said, “ Captain Vikram Batra has sacrificed his life for the country. A country and society which remembers the sacrifices of such brave sons always moves ahead on the path of development. In Allahabad Center of Service Selection Board, the block where NDA examinations are held, is named after Vikram Batra, the brave son of Devbhoomi and this is a real tribute to the son of motherland. It is also a source of inspiration for every youth aspiring to join the army. Our government is also working for the reconstruction of Shaheed Saurav Kalia Park in Palampur.”

The Chief Minister announced the opening of a new Block Development Office in Palampur and sub-tehsil at Chachiyan. He also announced Health Sub-Center at Tanda in Palampur, Sub-Division of Jal Shakti Department at Banuri, Commerce and Science classes at Government Senior Secondary School Kandi and commencing science classes at Government Senior Secondary School Jia. He announced upgradation of Veterinary Dispensary at Khayah Patt to Veterinary Hospital.

Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stone for development projects worth Rs. 40 crore in Palampur Vidhan Sabha Area in district Kangra.

Rajya Sabha MP Indu Goswami, Wool Federation Chairman Trilok Kapoor , Former MLA's Praveen Sharma and Dulo Ram, Deputy Commissioner Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal, Superintendent of Police Khushal Sharma and other prominent persons were also present on this occasion.