Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian urges embracing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideals for equality

Ludhiana, April 14, 2025: The 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was commemorated by the district administration at CT University.  

Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian, as the Chief Guest, paid rich tributes to Baba Saheb, praising his contributions to India’s social and constitutional framework. He urged citizens to adopt Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts and principles for an equitable society.  

In his address, Mundian emphasized that Baba Saheb’s life represents hope, resilience, and determination. He stated, “Baba Sahib’s ideals of equality, justice, and education are the foundations of an inclusive society.” The Minister called for collective action to uphold these principles, highlighting their essential role in fostering unity and progress in today’s world.  

Mundian also underscored the Punjab Government’s commitment under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann by launching a comprehensive booklet that details welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Minority Groups. “These initiatives symbolize Dr. Ambedkar’s vision of empowering the downtrodden and ensuring that opportunities reach every eligible individual,” he affirmed, reinforcing the state’s dedication to social inclusivity.  He added that Punjab government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is earnestly working to fulfil the dream envisioned by Dr. Ambedkar. For the first time in Punjab’s history, six Scheduled Caste (SC) ministers are part of the state cabinet. He also highlighted that reservation has been implemented in the Advocate General’s office for the first time, and the SC Post Matric Scholarship Scheme is being disbursed in a streamlined, transparent manner, ensuring maximum benefit to eligible students.

MLA Jagraon Sarabjeet Kaur Manuke also spoke on Dr. Ambedkar’s journey, stating that his legacy continues to inspire policies and actions aimed at social justice. She encouraged the youth to draw motivation from Baba Saheb’s life to drive positive change.  

ADC Jagraon Kulpreet Singh, SDM Karandeep Singh, Chairman of the District Planning Board Sharanpal Singh, and representatives from CT University, including Vice Chairman Harpreet Singh and Director of Student Welfare Er. Davinder Singh were also present on the occasion. 

Vice Chairman Harpreet Singh expressed gratitude to the Cabinet Minister, MLA and district administration, emphasizing CT University’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth and promoting social awareness in line with Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals.  
The ceremony commenced with floral tributes to Baba Saheb’s statue, led by Cabinet Minister Mundian, MLA Manuke and other officials.