Shri Modi said that Dr. Ambedkar was a Yug Purush worked very hard for the development of the underprivileged, he served them and made efforts to educate them.
He said that the issue of upliftment of the underprivileged was dear to Dr. Ambedkar and at the same time he was committed to unity in society.
Cabinet Minister Shri Ramanlal Vora and several others were present on the occasion.
Earlier during the day, Shri Modi Tweeted, “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar overcame many hurdles, obstacles & left his mark as a great individual. Tributes to him on his birth anniversary” and further Tweeted, “Dr. Ambedkar tirelessly fought evils in our society & he always stressed on unity among people. He is truly an inspiration for the nation.”