Vivek Venkatswamy urges Buddhists to follow Ambedkar’s path for social progress

Hyderabad: Labour and Mines Minister Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy said the Ambedkar Buddhist path continued to guide progress in both education and economic development, calling it a beacon for national growth.

Speaking in Hyderabad on Sunday, the Minister said Dr. B. R. Ambedkar had shown the nation a clear direction. He urged people to move forward by following the same principles and values laid down by Ambedkar.

Dr. Vivek Venkatswamy appealed to Buddhists living in Hyderabad to unite and actively promote Buddhist activities. He asked them to follow the path adopted and practised by Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar after embracing Buddhism.

He said Ambedkar’s vision focused on the welfare of all sections of society. Therefore, he advised Ambedkarites to work consistently towards economic upliftment and social advancement.

Ambedkar Buddhist path highlighted at Hussain Sagar event

Dr. Vivek Venkatswamy launched a Buddhist calendar at the Buddha statue at Hussain Sagar. The calendar was prepared under the aegis of the Bahujan Samyak Sanghatan.

Bahujan Samyak Sanghatan President Preetha Harit and noted Buddhist intellectual Bantiji attended the programme. Several followers and supporters also gathered at the venue.

Addressing the gathering, Preetha Harit said the country needed to embrace Buddhist values. She stressed that non-violence, peace, and love were essential for social harmony.

She said divisions were being created in the name of religion, caste, and social differences. According to her, society must eliminate such divisions to move towards unity and equality.

The organisers said programmes of this nature helped spread the teachings of Buddha and the ideals of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar among the people. They added that such efforts strengthened awareness of social justice and harmony.