WASHINGTON: Indian-American Congressman Introduces Resolution “To Honour” BR Ambedkar

WASHINGTON: An Indian-American Congressman
has introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives for a second
consecutive year to honour Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of India’s
Constitution, on his 130th birth anniversary so that young leaders around the
world can be inspired by his vision for equality.

India is
celebrating the 130th birth anniversary of Ambedkar this year.

“Ambedkar
stood for an India and America where we respect the dignity of all,”
Indian-American Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna said in a tweet after
introducing the legislation in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday.

“Today,
I’m reintroducing my resolution to honour B R Ambedkar, in the hopes that young
leaders around the world will read his work and be inspired by his vision for
equality,