Shivamogga: The 127th birth anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar was celebrated on April 23 with fanfare in Shivamogga. A rally was organised on the streets of the city which culminated at Kuvempu Ranga Mandira.
The celebration was jointly organised by Karnataka Dalit Sangarsha Samiti and Karnataka Dalit Noukarara Okkuta.
Shri Shadakshari Muni Swamiji of Adijambava Matt, Hiriyur, Chitradurga called upon the participants to emerge as a strong political voices and achieve power which in essential for the emancipation of the Dalits. He was speaking after inaugurating the programme.
Sannarama insisted that the Dalits should empower themselves by getting into higher education and keeping themselves informed of what’s going on around them.
Gurumurthy, State President of DSS, called upon the Dalits to imbibe discipline in life, keep united always and not fall prey to the false promises of the politicians.
A number of dignitaries such as Shivabasappa, Dr. Meti Mallikarjuna, Prof. B L Raju and Fr. Veeresh V Moras were present and spoke on the occasion.
A number of achievers were also honoured. Hundreds of delegates had participated actively from across the district.
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