Ambedkar Jayanti Archives - National Times

14 Apr

CM Nayab Saini flags off ‘Samta Marathon’ in Panchkula to mark Ambedkar Jayanti

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbedkar Jayanti, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula News, Samta Marathon, Social Justice

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a vibrant tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the ‘Samta Marathon’ from Yavanika Park in Sector 5, Panchkula, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Dedicated to Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, the marathon saw enthusiastic participation from thousands of youth and children who marched toward the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Sector 3, chanting slogans of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" to promote national unity. Chief Minister Saini, who personally showered flower petals on the participants to boost their…

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…

CM Bhagwant Mann: Congress and Akalis “backstabbed” Ambedkar by denying education to the poor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Dalit welfare, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab education

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday drew a direct line between decades of Congress-Akali rule and the systematic denial of education to the poor, stating that keeping underprivileged communities uneducated was a deliberate political choice that crushed generations of Dalit youth while scholarship funds meant for their upliftment were siphoned off. Contrasting this with his government’s approach, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is reversing this legacy of neglect by prioritising education and women’s financial empowerment to realise Babasaheb’s vision…