Ambedkar's economic thought, vision not fully understood: PM Modi

Modi was speaking at the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of B R Ambedkar

Contending that B R Ambedkar’s economic thought and vision had not been fully understood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the government would leave no stone unturned to fulfil his vision and dreams to create a prosperous and inclusive India.

Releasing two commemorative coins of Rs 125 and Rs 10 denomination at his residence as part of the 125th birth anniversary year celebrations of the architect of the Constitution, he said Ambedkar was a visionary and a profound thinker whose economic thought and vision is still not fully understood and needs to be appreciated, even though his contribution towards social justice have been recognised.

“Our government is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil the vision & dreams of Dr Ambedkar to create a prosperous & inclusive India,” Modi said in a series of tweets.

At an event in Panaji, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said like Dalit icon Ambedkar, RSS founder K B Hedgewar also worked selflessly for the welfare of the country.

“Dr Ambedkar played a big role in framing our Constitution. He was a great intellectual who freed thousands of people from slavery. Like Dr Ambedkar, Hedgewar also worked selflessly for the welfare of the country,” Bhagwat said at a separate function.