Statue of Dr. Ambedkar unveiled at Leh

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On the occasion of 125th Birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bharat Ratan Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the auspicious presence of founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni, founder of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre Bhikshu Sanghsena and many eminent people unveiled a statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Fadnavis said on the occasion that Dr B.R. Ambedkar has taught all of us the values of equality, inclusion which he enshrined in the Constitution of India. He gave justice to all weaker sections by providing affirmative action in the Constitution and showed us the path towards equality. CM of Maharashtra Fadnavis also thanked the people of Leh and others for their help in installing the statue. Fadnavis added that he was proud that he belonged to Nagpur city of Maharashtra where Ambedkar converted to Buddhism at a mass ceremony.
Acharya Dr, Lokesh Muni on the occasion said that Dr. Ambedkar was a great social reformer and jurist. Ambedkar was also one of the world’s greatest Buddhist leaders. Bhagwan Mahavir and Bhagwan Buddha are like two sons of the same mother. They both worked for the upliftment of masses and taught people a lifestyle full of brotherhood, sympathy and humanity. Acharya Lokesh said that if your brother sleeps hungry and you have eaten well you cannot achieve Moksha.
Founder of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre Bhikshu Sanghsena on the occasion said Dr. Ambedkar the principal architect of Indian Constitution fought fearlessly for the fundamental human rights of Dalits and other socially disadvantageous groups. Dr. Ambedkar travelled to Sri Lanka to attend a convention of Buddhist scholars and monks, and on his return to India he fully embraced Buddhism as his personal religion. Life and mission of Dr. Ambedkar is very inspiring he gave remarkable contribution for revival of Buddhism in India.
On the occasion Cabinet Minister Athvale, MP Uditraj & Ambassador of Thailand also expressed their views.