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Dr. Ambedkar’s Statue Defaced in Rajpura; SC Commission Takes Suo-Moto Notice

The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken a suo-moto notice of incident of defaced of statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Rajpura.

Relevance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Ideology in Present Times: Speech of Sh. Gian Sheel

Samvad, a discussion forum, organised a series of lectures on life and thought of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on December 9, 2018 at Punjabi Bhawan Ludhiana.

History of Opposition to Caste System – Speech of Bhai Ajmer Singh at Sangrur

Marking the “Mahaparinirvana Day” of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on December 2, 2018 the SC/BC Teachers Union Punjab (Distt. Sangrur) and SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of BSNL (Dist. Sangrur) held a commemorative lecture on topic “Dr. B R Ambedkar’s Legacy and Current Challenges”.

On Riddles in Hinduism (by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar) – Speech of Dr. Sikandar Singh

Speaking on this occasion Dr. Sikandar Singh (Assistant Professor, Punjabi Department, Sri Guru Granth Sahib University, Fatehgarh Sahib) reviewed book titled "RIDDLES IN HINDUISM" authored by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Dr. B R Ambedkar’s Legacy and Current Challenges – Commemorative Lecture to be held at Sangrur on Dec. 2

Marking the "Mahaparinirvana Day" of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on December 2, the SC/BC Teachers Union Punjab (Distt. Sangrur) and SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of BSNL (Dist. Sangrur) is going to hold a commemorative lecture on topic "Dr. B R Ambedkar's Legacy and Current Challenges".

Contemporary Relevance of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s Ideology: Speech of Rajinder Rana at Hoshiarpur

Samvad, a discussion forum, held a discussion on "Contemporary Relevance of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar's Ideology" at Gurdara Kalgidhar Charanpawan, Model Town, Hoshairpur on April 21. This is video recording of speech of Moolniwasi activist Rajinder Rana.

Contemporary Relevance of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s Ideology: Introduction by Bhai Mandhir Singh

Samvad, a discussion forum, held a discussion on "Contemporary Relevance of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar's Ideology" at Gurdara Kalgidhar Charanpawan, Model Town, Hoshairpur on April 21. This is video recording of introductory speech of Bhai Mandhir Singh.

Contemporary Relevance of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s Ideology: Speech Bhai Ajmer Singh

Special lecture of Sikh political analyst and author Bhai Ajmer Singh on “Contemporary Relevance of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Ideology” at Gurdara Kalgidhar Charanpawan, Model Town, Hoshairpur on April 21.

Ambedkarites Raise Black Flag as Narendra Modi Visits London’s Ambedkar House

Followers of Mulnivasi civil rights champion and renowned intellectual Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, who recently inaugurated London’s first open air statue of their icon, unfurled black flags and placards featuring photos of victims of Hindutva violence during Indian Prime Minister's visit to Ambedkar House in northwest London.

Upcoming Event: Lecture of Bhai Ajmer Singh on Contemporary Relevance of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Ideology

Samvad, a discussion forum, has announced to hold a special lecture of Sikh political analyst and author Bhai Ajmer Singh on "Contemporary Relevance of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Ideology" at Hoshairpur on April 21.

Union Social Justice Minister Denounces Castiesm, Says Were Pushed To Dig Wells Denied Water We Make Idols Can’t Touch It

As per the media reports the union minister for social justice Thawar Chand Gehlot while making a strong statement against castiesm here on Saturday said that “You get a well dug by us, but stop us from drinking its water… We make idols… but the doors of temples are closed to us.”

First World Kabaddi Cup and 2600 Free Medicine Shops to be named after Dr. Ambedkar in Punjab

The Punjab government has announced to name First World Kabaddi Cup and 2600 Free Medicine Shops after Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

Punjab Govt. holds seminar on “Parliamentary Democracy-Views of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”

As per a release issued by the Department of Public Relations, Punjab: [t]he Punjab Government celebrated 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Punjab University Chandigarh by organizing 2nd Seminar on “Parliamentary Democracy-Views of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”.

India concludes 66th Republic Day celebrating a constitution Its compiler disowned: OFMI

When U.S. President Barack Obama joined Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday to celebrate India’s 66th Republic Day, commemorating the January 26, 1950 adoption of the country’s constitution, neither politician mentioned that, just three years after he chaired the drafting committee that wrote the document, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar publicly rejected it.

Facebook post with objectionable images of Dalit Icon – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar sparks violance in Pune

Pune, Maharashtra (June 09, 2014): According to a news reported by The Hindu [t]he posting of allegedly objectionable images of Dalit leader Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Facebook on Saturday night, sparked stray incidents of arson in Pune, Aurangabad and Solapur on Sunday, the police said .

Indian Minorities Call Hanging of Ambedkar Beside Gandhi an “Unspeakable Insult”

After learning of possible plans by Indian diplomatic missions to jointly recognize Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Mohandas Gandhi, some Indian minorities suggest the Indian State is deliberately working to undermine the Dalit civil rights champion’s legacy by linking him with Gandhi, whom Ambedkar described as “an opponent” and others call “diametrically opposed” to and “mutually incompatible” with the Hindu mystic.