Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 7-
Emphasizing the enduring significance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's philosophical legacy in India's pursuit for social justice, Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said on Friday that Dr. Ambedkar's profound and
transformative vision of social justice is crucial in guiding efforts to create an equitable and inclusive society.
Addressing a distinguished gathering as a chief guest at a one-day seminar on ‘B. R. Ambedkar’s Philosophical Legacy and India’s Quest for Social Justice’, held at Panjab University, ETO said that Dr. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, believed that social justice was not just a legal principle but a moral and social imperative that ensures liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The Minister also drew attention to Ambedkar's advocacy for women's rights, recognizing that gender inequality was deeply entrenched in Indian society. He said Dr. Ambedkar worked tirelessly for legislative reforms to protect and uplift women, and his efforts laid the foundation for legal provisions that safeguard women's rights in contemporary India.