Vikas Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 16 April 2025
Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, led the islanders in paying rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on the occasion of his 134th birth anniversary on 14th April 2025.
A solemn ceremony was held at the statue of Dr. Ambedkar, located near the main entrance of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium at SVP Marine Complex. The Lt. Governor offered floral tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution, commemorating his immense contribution to the nation.
The Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Chief Secretary Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, along with senior officers of the A&N Administration and members of the general public, also paid floral tributes on the occasion.
The event reflected the islanders’ deep respect and admiration for Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy and his enduring impact on Indian society.