Constitution Awareness and Equality Emphasized at Ambedkar Chowk, Sakchi
Key Points:
- Manusmriti symbolically burned to promote equality and justice
- Pledge to spread awareness of the Indian Constitution
- Social representatives participated in large numbers
JAMSHEDPUR – At the Old Court Ambedkar Chowk in Sakchi, the Moolnivasi Sangh of East Singhbhum commemorated Manusmriti Burning Day on December 25, 2024, as “Moolnivasi Mukti Diwas.”
The symbolic burning of Manusmriti was conducted to highlight the need for equality, justice, liberty, and fraternity in society. Participants pledged to promote the Indian Constitution across households as a guide for an equitable society.
Historical Context and Celebration
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, in 1927, burned Manusmriti to oppose the caste-based inequality it upheld. This ancient text systematically deprived Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, and minorities of education, property, and power for thousands of years. The day’s event aimed to reaffirm a commitment to Ambedkar’s vision of a just and equal society.
Representation from Social Groups
Prominent attendees included Sugreev Gautam, Ravindra Prasad, Sunil Kumar, Rajesh Kalindi, Hari Kist, Shashikant Nag, Subir Soren, Shobha Kumari, Jalesh Mukhi, and others. They emphasized the importance of spreading constitutional awareness and opposing forces that undermine equality.
