Mysuru:  “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, apart from being the Father of the Indian Constitution, played a crucial role in two Dalit Movements aimed at liberating Dalits from the clutches of untouchability,” said Manorakhitha Bhanteji of Jetavana Buddha Vihar, Kollegal.

He was speaking after inaugurating Dr. B.R.  Ambedkar Samsmarane (Commemoration) programme organised by Maharaja’s  College Extracurricular Activities Committee at the College Centenary Hall here yesterday.

Pointing out that Dr. Ambedkar spearheaded Lake Water Consumption Movement in Maharashtra and Dalit entry to Kalaram Temple, Bhantheji said that Dr. Ambedkar always thought of uplifting the Dalits and other oppressed sections of society.

Prof. D. Anand, Dean, Department of Studies in Commerce, University of Mysore, who delivered a lecture, said that Ambedkar dedicated his entire life for the cause of lower strata of society.

He further said that there was never a black spot in the 35-year public life of Dr. Ambedkar.

On the occasion, the winners of an essay contest on the topic “The contribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in building an Equal Society” and students who scored the highest marks in BA final (2017-18) in Public Administration and Political Science were distributed prizes. College Principal Prof. C.P. Sunitha, Administrative Officer Prof. Anita Vimla Braggs, faculty Dr. T.K. Kempegowda and others were present.