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The state in-charge launched the party’s election theme song in both parliamentary constituencies boosting workers morale & enthusiasm

Over the past ten years, there has been a significant transformation in governance, enhancing the country’s prestige globally. That’s why today there’s a unified voice across the nation, aiming for BJP to cross the 400 mark and form the Modi government again – *Om Prakash Dhanakhar*

Effective booth management and dedicated panna pramukhs will ensure significant success for the BJP – *Om Prakash Dhanakhar*

My greatest strength in becoming a good representative will be our invaluable workers – *Harsh Malhotra*

In every election, BJP fights based on its organizational strength, the achievements of Prime Minister Modi’s government, and the representatives commitment to serve and these will be the factors of my success – *Yogendra Chandolia*

New Delhi, April 12 : Delhi BJP Lok Sabha election in-charge Shri Om Prakash Dhanakhar today alongwith Lok Sabha candidates Yogendra Chandoliya and Harsh Malhotra from North-West and East Delhi Lok Sabha constituencies held a dialogue with party workers and launched the party’s victory anthem among party leaders.

In the dialogue held in the North-West Lok Sabha constituency, organization secretary Pawan Rana, MLA Vijendra Gupta, BJP leader Rekha Gupta, Rajkumar Bhatia, Yogesh Atri, Jaybhagwan Yadav, Vinay Rawat, Naresh Airan, Vinod Bacheti, Manoj Shaokin, Shubhendu Awasthi, Dr. Rohit Upadhyay, Dr. Preeti Agrawal, Ajay Sahrawat, Rajan Tiwari, district president Satyanarayan Gautam, and Siyaram Sharan were present, among others.

In the East Delhi dialogue, State Election In-charge Om Prakash Dhanakhar, Organization Secretary Pawan Rana, MLA Vijendra Gupta, Omprakash Sharma, Abhay Varma, Anil Bajpai, Election In-charge Dr. Anil Gupta, State Officer Yogita Singh, Lata Gupta, Imprit Singh Bakshi, Vinod Bacheti, Sarika Jain, Suresh Sharma, Yasir Jilani, Amit Tiwari, District President Vijendra Dhama, and Sanjay Goyal were present, among others.

In his address to the workers, Om Prakash Dhanakhar said that the people of Delhi are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our workers have gone to the electoral field with a resolve to bloom the lotus at every booth. He said that the people of Delhi are giving full support to the BJP candidates. He himself has been meeting people from various sections of Delhi for the past several days and is seeing the enthusiasm of the people towards the BJP.

He said that just as the people of the country Delhiites have also once again made up their minds to make Modi ji the Prime Minister, now it is the responsibility of the party workers to reach every voter and urge them to press the button of the lotus with diligence.

Mr. Dhanakhar said that party workers need to avoid overconfidence and reach out to every voter. The one who fights till the end in the electoral field wins.

He extensively discussed the strategy for both parliamentary seats and deliberated on all election processes that will lead BJP to a major victory.

He said that effective booth management and dedicated panna pramukhs will become the strength to ensure significant success for the BJP. He urged the workers to focus entirely on these two tasks.

Delhi Pradesh in-charge Om Prakash Dhanakhar said that BJP workers have several historic achievements of the Modi government to tell voters. These are the works that Congress could not do during its 60 years of rule after independence, but Modi ji has shown in the last ten years. Establishing the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the site of the symbolic sign of slavery, changing Rajpath to Kartavya Path, establishing the National War Memorial in honor of martyred soldiers, gas connections in every kitchen, cleanliness campaign, toilets in every home, free treatment for the poor under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, direct transfer of money into farmers’ accounts, increasing MSP of crops, giving one and a half times the cost price of crops.

Improvements in vast road infrastructure connecting Delhi with other cities like the Dwarka Expressway, Meerut Expressway, etc.

Several upliftment works have been done for the poor, youth, women, farmers, and laborers, simplifying their lives.

Mr. Dhanakhar said that over the past ten years, there has been a significant transformation in governance, enhancing the country’s prestige globally, and that’s why today there’s a unified voice across the nation, aiming for BJP to cross the 400 mark and form the Modi government again.

Harsh Malhotra, candidate from East Delhi, said that BJP representatives have been tirelessly serving the people of East Delhi since 1991, and I am committed to extending this service chain further.

He said that my greatest strength in becoming a good representative will be our invaluable workers.

Yogendra Chandolia, candidate from North-West Lok Sabha, welcomed all guests and said that I have come here with the guarantee of Modi ji in my area and my guarantee are all my BJP workers. I have a worker-centric approach, and while respecting the sentiments of the workers, I will always respect them.

Mr. Chandolia said that BJP fights in every election on base of its organizational strength, the work of Prime Minister Modi, and the representatives service commitment and these will be the factors of my success.

It is a matter of pride to be honored with the American Presidential Award, but the responsibility has increased – Acharya Lokesh

Washington/New Delhi : Jain Acharya Lokesh, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre, was honored with the American Presidential Award today on Capitol Hill in Washington. As part of the honour, he was honored with the Presidential Award, Golden Shield, Certificate of Honor and a citation bearing the signature of President Biden. The certificate and citation were read by Senior Congressman Brad Sherman. He is the first Indian monk to be honored with the American Presidential Award.

US President Joe Biden, while appreciating the humanitarian work of Jain Acharya Lokesh, said in his signed citation, “I congratulate you for your contribution to the public good and congratulate you for your service to this great nation and humanity. I feel honored to be honored with the Golden Service Award.

Praising Acharya Lokesh’s global peace efforts, President Biden wrote, “By sharing your time and passion, you are helping to find solutions to the challenges we face. Solutions we need more than ever. We live in a moment that needs hope, light, and love. You are providing all three through your service.”

The President further wrote that “On behalf of the American people, I deeply commend you for your volunteer leadership and the American people have confidence that you will continue to serve humanity in the same way in the future.

HH Acharya Lokesh, in his speech after receiving the award, said that it is a matter of pride to be honored with the American Presidential Award, but it has increased even more responsibility. He said that this honor is an honor of Indian culture, spiritual values, Jain principles of Lord Mahavir. It is my honor that on the basis of these values, I have been dedicated to the interest and welfare of mankind for the last 40 years and will try to live up to everyone’s expectations in the future also. Expressing his gratitude to President Biden, he expressed hope that India and America will continue to work together for the upliftment of mankind.Acharya Lokesh was honored with a Golden Shield, Honor Letter and a Certificate of Appreciation.

It is a matter of pride to be honored with the American Presidential Award, but the responsibility has increased – Acharya Lokesh

Washington/New Delhi 09:04:2024, Jain Acharya Lokesh, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre, was honored with the American Presidential Award today on Capitol Hill in Washington. As part of the honour, he was honored with the Presidential Award, Golden Shield, Certificate of Honor and a citation bearing the signature of President Biden. The certificate and citation were read by Senior Congressman Brad Sherman. He is the first Indian monk to be honored with the American Presidential Award.

US President Joe Biden, while appreciating the humanitarian work of Jain Acharya Lokesh, said in his signed citation, “I congratulate you for your contribution to the public good and congratulate you for your service to this great nation and humanity. I feel honored to be honored with the Golden Service Award.

Praising Acharya Lokesh’s global peace efforts, President Biden wrote, “By sharing your time and passion, you are helping to find solutions to the challenges we face. Solutions we need more than ever. We live in a moment that needs hope, light, and love. You are providing all three through your service.”

The President further wrote that “On behalf of the American people, I deeply commend you for your volunteer leadership and the American people have confidence that you will continue to serve humanity in the same way in the future.

HH Acharya Lokesh, in his speech after receiving the award, said that it is a matter of pride to be honored with the American Presidential Award, but it has increased even more responsibility. He said that this honor is an honor of Indian culture, spiritual values, Jain principles of Lord Mahavir. It is my honor that on the basis of these values, I have been dedicated to the interest and welfare of mankind for the last 40 years and will try to live up to everyone’s expectations in the future also. Expressing his gratitude to President Biden, he expressed hope that India and America will continue to work together for the upliftment of mankind.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a towering figure in India’s struggle for social justice and equality, was not only an architect of the Indian Constitution but also a profound thinker whose ideas continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. His life and work are marked by a relentless pursuit of justice, equality, and empowerment for marginalized communities. Through his writings, speeches, and activism, Dr. Ambedkar critiqued various ideologies and movements, including the Congress and communism, offering insightful perspectives that remain relevant today.

Dr. Ambedkar’s Perspectives on the Indian National Congress

While Dr Ambedkar acknowledged the contribution of the Indian National Congress in the freedom struggle, he was critical of its approach towards social justice and the upliftment of marginalized communities. His critiques went beyond mere criticism, shedding light on various facets of the Congress party.

He observed the Congress as a party dominated by a few influential figures, notably Pandit Nehru. In his volume 1 writings, Dr. Ambedkar prophetically remarked, “The Congress is Pandit Nehru and Pandit Nehru is Congress. But is Pandit Nehru immortal?” His comment was seen pointing towards the impermanence of the Congress’s dominance, suggesting that its fate was tied to the individuals at its helm.

One of the central points of his critique was the Congress’s failure to address the deep-rooted caste system in Indian society. He identified the Congress’s electoral success as being intertwined with the exploitation of caste dynamics. He observed, “Congress always puts up candidates which belong to castes which are in the majority in the constituencies.” This observation highlights how Congress leveraged caste affiliations for political gain, thereby perpetuating and reinforcing caste divisions within society.

Dr. Ambedkar also criticized the Congress’s approach to minority communities, particularly Muslims. He noted the Congress’s failure to address the concerns of Muslims sincerely, accusing the party of diplomacy and appeasement rather than genuine engagement. His criticism extended to the Congress’s response to incidents such as the Moplah atrocities, where he saw the party’s resolution as a demonstration of carefulness to avoid offending Muslim sentiments rather than a commitment to justice.

Moreover, Dr. Ambedkar’s assessment of Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership within the Congress was scathing. He accused Gandhi of being divisive and lacking in constructive solutions, particularly during the Round Table Conference. Dr. Ambedkar highlighted Gandhi’s arrogance and dismissal of non-Congress delegates, undermining the unity necessary for effective negotiation.

In his critique of the Congress’s approach to untouchability, Dr. Ambedkar lamented the party’s insincerity and failure to translate recognition into meaningful action. He accused the Congress of neglecting the issue and criticized its token gestures as insufficient to address the deep-rooted social discrimination faced by Dalits.

In his seminal work, “Annihilation of Caste,” Dr. Ambedkar sharply criticized the Congress for its reluctance to confront caste-based discrimination. He argued that the Congress, dominated by upper-caste leaders, lacked the will to challenge the entrenched social hierarchy. Dr. Ambedkar famously declared, “The real culprit is the Hindu religion which has produced this notion of inequality.” This statement highlights his belief that the root cause of social injustice lay in the caste system, which the Congress was hesitant to let go of.

Furthermore, Dr. Ambedkar highlighted the Congress’s failure to adequately represent the interests of Dalits and other marginalized communities. He lamented, “What is the use of our Gandhianism when the Congress is on the road to becoming a reactionary body?” This criticism reflected his disillusionment with the Congress’s inability to translate its nationalist rhetoric into concrete measures for social reform.

Dr. Ambedkar’s Critique of the Communism

Dr. Ambedkar’s engagement with communism was also marked by skepticism, albeit for different reasons. While he shared some common goals with communist ideology, such as economic equality and social justice, he criticized its failure to address the specific concerns of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits.

In his essay, “The Buddha and His Dhamma,” Dr. Ambedkar argued that communism’s emphasis on class struggle overlooked the complexities of caste-based oppression in India. He stated, “Communism is like a forest fire that destroys everything in its path without distinguishing between the dry and the green.” This analogy underscores his belief that communism’s focus on class to the exclusion of caste would perpetuate the marginalization of Dalits and other oppressed groups.

One notable critique emerged in the 1940s when Dr. Ambedkar began making persistent anti-Communist statements. On the eve of the 1946 elections, he used his paper, Janata, to warn against the influence of communism, declaring, “Beware of the Communists.” This marked a significant shift in his stance towards the Communist Party of India.

Moreover, Dr. Ambedkar was wary of the authoritarian tendencies within communist regimes, which he believed stifled individual liberties and freedom of expression. He cautioned against trading one form of oppression for another, stating, “Beware of communism. Remember, socialism is not communism.” This warning reflected his belief in the importance of democratic principles and pluralism in achieving genuine social transformation.

Despite his reservations, Dr. Ambedkar acknowledged the need for collaboration between various ideological streams in the struggle for social justice. He advocated for a nuanced approach that addressed both economic inequality and social hierarchies, stating, “Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy.” This assertion highlights his vision of a society that prioritizes not only political rights but also social inclusion and equity.

His emphasis on the intersectionality of caste, class, and other forms of oppression remains relevant in contemporary debates on equality and democracy. His critique served as a call to action, urging the need for a more inclusive and equitable society beyond mere political freedom.