India, April 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

 Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that Babasaheb gave the nation a new direction and a new vision, laying a strong foundation for nation-building. He observed that the principles of equality, justice, and social transformation that Dr. Ambedkar established are remembered with gratitude by the entire nation today. Shri Birla made these remarks while addressing a programme titled: "From Social Justice to National Development: Viksit Bharat 2047 Based on the Principles of Dr. Ambedkar" organized by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti today.

Shri Birla said that Babasaheb's ideas continue to guide humanity and serve as ...