Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
Self pride is the hallmark of Dr. BR Ambedkar. People of all communities should strive to uplift the oppressed classes,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
Bommai in his address after unveiling a statue of Ambedkar in Basavakalyan said, oppressed classes have a prominent role in building a new Karnataka.
State government would formulate welfare programmes that would reward the sweat and toil of these classes.
All pervasive and all inclusive Constitution
BR Ambedkar is a precious gem of our country. He has gifted an all pervasive and all inclusive Constitution for the country.
If India has remained as one nation with such diversities in culture, religion and caste, the credit should go to Dr Ambedkar, Bommai said.
There is similarity in thoughts of Ambedkar and Basavanna.They both propagated the principles of equality and tried to eradicate untouchability. He has incorporated all the ideals of Basavanna in the Constitution, Bommai said.
Three objectives
“Our government is aware of the ideals of Ambedkar.We are working to fulfill three objectives of-education,empowerment and employment.
Maximum allocation has been made for the welfare of the weaker sections in the budget. About Rs.35,000 cr has been provided for the welfare of SC,ST communities.
The communities should make good use of the funds and get economically empowered, Bommai said.
