BJP Wokha hosts seminar honouring Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy

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• In contrast, Patton emphasised the recognition accorded to Dr. Ambedkar under non-Congress governments. He noted that it was only in 1990 under the leadership of Prime Minister, VP Singh, and with BJP support that Dr. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna.
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• Patton stated that under the current government led by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, initiatives such as the establishment of the five "Panchteerth" sites and the celebration of Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary in 120 countries demonstrated BJP’s commitment to honouring his legacy.
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• He also highlighted the BJP government’s efforts to promote social justice and equality including the appointment of Dalit leaders such as Ram Nath Kovind and Droupadi Murmu as Presidents of India and the inclusion of 12 Union Ministers from Scheduled Caste communities for the first time since Independence.
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• He further praised the government’s initiatives in economic and educational empowerment as well as amendments to laws to ensure justice and equality for minority communities.
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• The programme was chaired by James Tungoe, vice president of BJP Wokha unit and member of Wokha Town Council. The opening prayer was said by Khochobeni Odyuo, secretary of BJP Wokha unit, followed by a welcome address delivered by Nongothung Kikon, convenor of the Wokha District Bharat Ratna Dr. BR Ambedkar Jayanti Committee.
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• Short speeches were delivered by Bichano Ngullie, spokesperson of BJP Nagaland and member of the state-level Ambedkar Jayanti Committee, and Rhanbemo Odyuo, president of BJP Wokha unit and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Bichamo Shitiri, treasurer of the BJP Wokha unit and singing of the national anthem.
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• After the programme, Deputy Chief Minister handed over a Mahindra Bolero car to Rhanbemo Odyuo, president of BJP Wokha unit. He encouraged the president and all BJP karyakartas to strengthen the party leadership at the grassroots and enhance their ability to serve the people more effectively.