Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy marked Ambedkar Jayanti by paying tributes and asserting that Dr B R Ambedkar’s vision continues to guide governance and social justice.
He garlanded Ambedkar’s statue at Tank Bund and addressed a state function. At the same time, he highlighted Ambedkar’s role in shaping an inclusive India. He said Ambedkar showed that equal opportunities for Dalits, tribals, minorities and women could drive national progress.
Revanth Reddy said Mahatma Gandhi proved that wars could be won without bloodshed. In contrast, he said Ambedkar showed how a nation could be governed with vision and justice. Therefore, he described Gandhi and Ambedkar as the “two eyes” of the country.
The Chief Minister said Ambedkar believed education offered solutions to social inequalities. He added that Ambedkar’s ideas shaped India’s governance and inspired movements like Telangana’s formation through Article 3.
He recalled the role of marginalised communities in the Telangana movement. In addition, he mentioned cultural figures like Gaddar and Ande Sri for mobilising public sentiment.
Ambedkar Jayanti speech links social justice and political issues
Revanth Reddy questioned the representation of Dalits and tribals in previous governments. However, he said the current government ensured greater representation, including ministers and key constitutional positions.
He said the government appointed Dalits to top roles, including Vice-Chancellors, and expanded welfare measures. As a result, he claimed a majority of beneficiaries under housing and job schemes belonged to SC, ST, BC and minority communities.
The Chief Minister alleged that opposition parties were spreading misinformation due to electoral setbacks. Meanwhile, he said the government remained focused on welfare and inclusive growth.
He also criticised the BJP over proposed delimitation, alleging it could reduce representation of southern states. Therefore, he called for a collective fight to protect equitable seat allocation.
Revanth Reddy urged people to safeguard democratic values and support the government’s initiatives. He said the responsibility to counter divisive forces lay with the public.