HUBBALLI: Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and BJP candidate for the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency, Basavaraj Bommai said Dr B R Ambedkar should be addressed as ‘Mahatma Ambedkar’ and treading the path of the Constitution is the real way of showing respect to the nation.
Bommai garlanded the statue of Dr Ambedkar on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti in Hubbali.
Speaking on the occassion, Bommai stressed the unity behind the Constitution and Ambedkar, stating that they symbolize a collective commitment to democracy and societal progress.
“Ambedkar was the one who brought entire nation under the ambit of democracy. It was Ambedkar who formulated a policy and wrote the Constitution”, he said.
Bommai praised Ambedkar’s pivotal role in shaping India’s democratic framework, noting that his principles continue to resonate. “The thinking of Dr Ambedkar was still relevant as he had given the world’s best constitution. While the constitution of other nations have failed, but the Indian constitution had been strong and vibrant,” Bommai said.
“Ambedkar ensured that governmental stability persists despite changes in leadership. The Constitution includes provisions for amendments to adapt to evolving circumstances. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of both organisation and education”, he added. (ANI)