Nagpur, 02 Aug (HS): Dr

Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur, which has played a pivotal role in

opening the doors of education to marginalized communities and transforming

lives over the past 60 years, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with great fervor.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Justice of India

Dhananjay Bhushan Gavai graced the occasion as chief guests. They emphasized the

college’s role in social transformation and the legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr B R

Ambedkar.

Speaking at the event

organized by the Deekshabhoomi Smarak Samiti, CM Fadnavis said that Dr Ambedkar

College has successfully carried forward the dual mission of ensuring equal

educational opportunities and fulfilling Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social

justice. He recalled how the institution began with just five classrooms, five

teachers, and 300 students, and has now grown to 6,000 students, 50 classrooms,

and 40 faculty members, earning a reputation for academic excellence. He

expressed hope that the college would continue to serve as a medium of social

transformation.

CJI Gavai urged

students to embrace the teachings of Dr Ambedkar and pursue their goals while

uplifting the underprivileged sections of society. He recalled the

invaluable contributions of leaders like Padma Shri Dadasaheb Gaikwad, former

Governor Dadasaheb Gavai, and Sadanand Fulzele in building the institution.

Justice Gavai also highlighted Nagpur’s tradition of communal harmony,

recalling the city’s heartfelt welcome of Dr Ambedkar’s ashes during the Silver

Jubilee of the Dhamma Deeksha in 1981. He concluded his address by reciting the

iconic “Bhim Vandana” penned by poet Suresh Bhat.

Earlier, CM Fadnavis

and Bhante Arya Nagarjun Surai Sasai felicitated Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai.

Five students who excelled in various fields were also honoured.

Principal Dr Deepa

Panekar delivered the welcome address, and Prof Dr Vidya Chorpagar conducted

the proceedings.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar