Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Dalit icon Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in Nagpur on the occasion of his birth anniversary even as he sought to give credit for the BHIM app to the visionary Indian leader. Speaking at the DigiDhan mela in Nagpur, PM Modi said, “That day is not far when the poor will say that Digi Dhan is ‘Niji Dhan’.” Remembering the sacrifices made by the people of the country during Independence movement, the Prime Minister also said: “People of India gave their lives so that India attains freedom. Our freedom is the result of the sacrifices they made.”
He will later present awards to the mega draw winners of Lucky Grahak Yojna and DigiDhan Vyapar Yojna.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister paid floral tributes to the Dalit icon where prayed for a few minutes with folded hands. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present. Ahead of his visit, PM Modi had tweeted on Thursday that he was “extremely honoured” to be visiting Nagpur, on the “very special occasion” of Ambedkar Jayanti.
“We are unwavering in our efforts towards creating a strong, prosperous & inclusive India of Dr Ambedkar’s dreams,” Modi said. The Prime Minister will also address a public rally at Mankapur in Nagpur.
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