Chandigarh, June 14 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday flagged off three buses carrying devotees on the Panch Teerth Yatra associated with Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

The pilgrimage from Chandigarh will provide the participants with an opportunity to visit historic sites connected with Dr Ambedkar’s life, which have been developed and revitalised under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dhillon said that the yatra, scheduled till June 21, would cover five prominent pilgrimage sites linked to the life and legacy of Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar. He said that the BJP government has not only developed these sites with investments worth thousands of crores but has also undertaken special efforts to create awareness about their historical and social significance.

During the journey, devotees will visit Mhow (the birthplace), Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai, Mahaparinirvan Sthal in Delhi, and the Virtual Shiksha Bhoomi, which has been established in Delhi. All these sites are closely associated with Dr Ambedkar’s life, struggles, and his immense contribution to social justice.

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has spent approximately Rs 2,000 crore on the development and preservation of these memorials to ensure that future generations continue to draw inspiration from Babasaheb’s thoughts, ideals, and contributions.

Approximately 150 devotees are participating in this unique pilgrimage.

S.R. Laddhar, President of the BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha, Punjab, and a former IAS officer, will lead the delegation. Laddhar said that the primary objective of the Panch Teerth Yatra is to take Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar’s message to every section of society and to express the nation’s gratitude towards him.

He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, all five pilgrimage sites associated with Babasaheb have, for the first time, received special national recognition and honour.

–IANS

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