Mahaparinirvan Diwas observed in Raichur, Yadgir

Mahaparinirvan Diwas was observed to commemorate the death anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar in Yadgir and Raichur on Saturday.

MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur garlanded the statue of B.R. Ambedkar at a programme held in Yadgir. Mr. Tunnur said Dr. Ambedkar was a great lawyer, economist, social reformer, freedom fighter, and architect of the Indian Constitution under which every citizen of this country got equal rights.

“People are living a respectful life with the facilities irrespective of the caste and religion,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar said that Ambedkar drafted a powerful Constitution for the citizens after Independence.

In Raichur, MLA Basanagouda Daddal garlanded the statue of Ambedkar. Deputy Commissioner Nitish K, Superintendent of Police Puttamadaiah and others were present.