Modi hails Ambedkar for producing 'nectar of Constitution'

Bs_logoImage
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 28 2016 | 5:02 PM IST
Lauding the role of Babasaheb Ambedkar in nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said despite facing adversity all his life, he was able to strive through the hardship and eventually produce the "nectar" of the Constitution.
Addressing cadets from across the country at NCC Rally here, Modi called upon students to dedicate their lives to the nation and the welfare of its people.
He urged the cadets to imbibe the good things that they would have observed over the last one month during their stay in Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations.
The Prime Minister also asked them to promote values such as cleanliness and patriotism when they go back to their towns and villages.
He said the NCC is an institution which connects youth from across the country and hence contributes towards a sense of unity in the nation.
Modi said this year's Republic Day coincides with the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution.
The Prime Minister said that despite facing adversity throughout his life, Ambedkar was able to use the churning caused in him by the hardship to produce the "nectar of the Constitution, which helps us walk shoulder-to-shoulder, even after so many decades".
Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online

  • Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 28 2016 | 5:02 PM IST