LUCKNOW, April 11 -- Following the ideals of GLAD - Gandhi, Lohia, Ambedkar, and Deen Dayal - can lead to a just, equitable, and empowered society, said Sanjay Paswan, former minister of state, ministry of education on Saturday.

He was speaking as the chief guest during a day-long national seminar, "Education as the Foundation of Inclusive Development: In the Vision of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule" that marked the beginning of a four-day series of academic and cultural programmes, seminars, and competitions at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on Saturday.

The event was presided over by prof Raj Kumar Mittal, vice-chancellor. Other distinguished dignitaries present on the dais included guest of honour, prof Sadanand K Bhonsle, head of the ...