Media Release
Mangalore, Apr 14: The New Mangalore Port Trust celebrated the 122nd birthday of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar in a colorful function held on April 14 at Panambur.
The function was organized where VT Rajashekhar, editor, Dalit Voice, Bangalore was the chief guest of the function, TSN Murthy, IRS, deputy chairman was the guest of honour.
Dr P Tamilvanan, chairman, New Mangalore Port Trust presided over the function. The dignitaries adorned the statue of Dr BR Ambedkar with a garland; situated nearby Panambur Signal (circle) and offered floral tributes, thereafter planted the saplings.
This was followed by a stage function at the Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium, NMPT, Panambur. VT Rajashekhar, while addressing the gathering narrated how Dr BR Ambedkar has undergone the difficulties and sufferings and pains during his schooling and college days due to untouchability, being a scheduled caste.
He also highlighted the efforts and contribution made by Dr BR Ambedkar towards social equality for not only his community people, but also the poor and downtrodden people including women in the country. He further said that everyone should take a vow to follow the footsteps of Dr BR Ambedkar and try to help the needy and the poor.
Dr P Tamilvanan, in his presidential address, highlighted the contribution made by Dr BR Ambedkar for the upliftment of the Society especially the Dalits, minorities, women and the downtrodden.
He has emphasized the need for everyone to contribute something good for the under privileged, so that the wishes of Dr BR Ambedkar would be met, who devoted his entire life for the betterment of Society.
During the function, the chairman, and chief guest distributed school bags, rain coat and chappals to the children of Zilla Panchayath Govt. Lower Primary School, Bhandaramane, Moodushedde, Mangalore.
Dr Annadurai, chief medical officer, Port Trust Hospital, NMPT presented a report on the free medical Camp conducted in this connection by the medical department of the Port Trust on April 7 at Hosakadu, Pakshikere near Kinnigoli.
Captain B Tewari , secretary , New Mangalore Port Trust welcomed the gathering and Girish P Naik, senior deputy secretary proposed the vote of thanks followed by the National Anthem.