PM posts video on Ambedkar's death anniversary; says 'sabka saath' mantra inspired by him
New Delhi, Dec 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday credited B R Ambedkar with his government's slogan of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and said the entire country was indebted to the leader for his efforts in nation-building.
In a short video posted on his personal Twitter handle to mark the 62nd death anniversary of Ambedkar, Modi said the "mantra of sabka saath, sabka vikas has been inspired by the late leader".
He said Ambedkar pitched for equality before law, equality in opportunities and equality in rights.
The prime minister said his government wants to spread the ideas of the Dalit icon to the people, especially the youth.
"The entire nation is indebted to him for his contribution in nation building," he said.
Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Modi paid floral tributes to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar at an event organised in the Parliament House complex.
पूज्य बाबासाहेब को उनके महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर कोटि-कोटि नमन।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2018
India bows to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. pic.twitter.com/XNqzXFbm9Y
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Karnataka Speaker U T Khader condoles death of Shamanur Shivashankarappa
Belagavi (PTI): Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Monday condoled the death of veteran politician Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
The 94-year-old Davangere South MLA died in a private hospital on Sunday after a prolonged illness. His last rites will be performed in Davangere on Monday.
Mourning his demise, Khader said it is a painful day for the House as the sitting member of the state Assembly and former minister has died.
"His contribution to society is vast, not only politically but also religiously, socially and culturally," Khader told reporters here.
In his 94 years Shivashankarappa demonstrated how to take everyone along and used to solve many problems with a smile and patience.
The Speaker said the Assembly members will pay condolences to the departed soul, after which the session will be adjourned for Tuesday.
To a question whether he was looking to increase business hours this time, Khader said there is a business advisory committee that will look into it.
