ICC remembers Dr B R Ambedkar on 131th birth anniversary

By Jerald D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network

Doha/Qatar, 19 Apr 2022: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) Student’s Forum remembered contributions of Bharat Ratna Dr B R Ambedkar, architect of Indian Constitution, celebrating 75th years of Independence that is ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, on Thursday, April 14 to mark the 131th birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar.

 

Dr Ambedkar, a social reformer, economist, 1st law and justice minister, independent India, and above all was heading the drafting committee of constitution of India.

 

The gathering was welcomed by Shweta Koshti, head of cultural ICC, children participated in singing national anthems of Qatar and India followed by a documentary on Dr B R Ambedkar prepared and voice over done by Sameer Moosa.

 

 

Chief guest of the evening was Xavier Dhanraj 1st secretary and coordinating officer.

 

In his inspiring address, Xavier spoke on how Dr Ambedkar overcame all hurdles in life with one weapon, that is his highest focus of academics and educational achievements, spellbound the audience. Xavier proved his point saying Education is supreme to all, which gets its respect at all levels of the society describing his personal experiences.

 

Aayesha Fathima compered the programme. J P Pavitra welcomed all the guests and Himani Rao proposed vote of thanks.

 

The day was with very inspiring speeches by Samridhi Panwar, Varnika Alagappan, Haripriya Billava, Jai Asvin, Ashley Hemant, Yayati Dutta, Jessica Meeka Devakumar, Bhavya Jain, Meena Makesh, Sai Thenappan, Shriya Patil, Mohammad Zain, Mahi Shrivastava, Tanishi Thapa, Subodhidhara Raj, Sunandita, Siddhesh Bandache, Afthab Basheer, Himani Rao.

 

The event was coordinated by head of activity coordinator and education Kamla Thakur. 

 

The event was attended by ICC president - PN Babu Rajan, vice president - Subramanya Hebbagelu, general secretary - Krishna Kumar and other committee members,  community leaders, school teachers and parents.