Solapur Division of Central Railway Reaffirms Commitment to the Ideals of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on His 135th Birth Anniversary with Great Zeal
· Free Press Journal
The Solapur Division of Central Railway commemorated the 135th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar with great zeal at the Divisional Railway Manager’s Office premises.
The programme began with offering floral tributes to the portrait of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, paying homage to the visionary leader, principal architect of the Indian Constitution and champion of social justice by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) and Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Solapur Division. A collective Buddha Vandana was performed as a mark of respect and reverence.
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As part of the celebrations, an essay competition on the theme “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Architect of Social Justice in India” was organised on 09.04.2026 to inspire awareness among employees about the life and ideals of the great reformer. The winners of the competition were felicitated by the DRM, who presented them with cash prizes and certificates of appreciation.
Addressing the gathering, DRM Solapur highlighted the inspiring thoughts, values and extraordinary contributions of Babasaheb Ambedkar towards nation-building and social empowerment. He urged officers and employees to imbibe Dr. Ambedkar’s principles in their lives.
The programme organised by the Personnel Department witnessed the presence of branch officers and representatives of recognised unions and associations, who also shared their thoughts and paid tribute to the immense legacy of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. All officers and employees of the DRM’s office participated enthusiastically, making the event a grand success and reaffirming Solapur Division’s commitment to the ideals of inclusiveness, harmony and social progress inspired by Babasaheb Ambedkar.