Maha Governor CP Radhakrishnan CM Fadnavis pay tribute to Dr.BR Ambedkar
On Monday 14 April Maha Governor CP Radhakrishnan,
CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, alongwith others, paid rich tribute to
Dr. BR Ambedkar on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary at Dadar’s Chaityabhoomi.
Ironically, Dy.CM Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar found themselves in an disconcerting situation as they were barred from delivering speech amidst the Dr. BR Ambedkar’s celebration birth anniversary.
As per the invitation issued by the state government, Governor CP Radhakrishnan,
CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Dy. CM Ministers Ek Nath Shinde. Both Shinde and Pawar were all scheduled to speak at Chaitya Bhumi on the occasion.
While CM Fadnavis and the Governor successfully delivered their addresses, Shinde and Pawar were not given the opportunity to speak due to time constraints. After the programme, both deputy chief ministers immediately left the venue visibly upset without interacting with the waiting media.
However, later in response to on not being allowed to speak at the Chaityabhoomi event, Shinde clarified that he was not upset about being unable to deliver his speech. He emphasised that for him, visiting Chaityabhoomi on ambedkar’s birth anniversary was the priority.
Adding taking Babasaheb’s darshan was important than that speech,” Shinde said. Cannot forget the immense contributions of Dr Ambedkar. His constitution has provided everyone with equal rights, allowing even the poorest individuals to live with dignity. On this significant day, if we can embody just one of his principles, it would be a fitting tribute to his legacy. We are not petty individuals who would get upset over small matters; we must focus on a larger goal.
This was not the first instance for Pawar. Amidst Union Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Raigad Fort in Maharashtra, he also missed the opportunity to deliver his speech because of time constraints.
Reportedly on Sunday, Shinde had dismissed buzz of any rift within the Mahayuti and had said if there is any issue then it will be sorted out through discussions.
Meanwhile, Pawar explained that he made a conscious decision to skip his speech since it was difficult to fit it into the allotted time while other leaders proceeded with theirs.
News Edit KV Raman
