Chandigarh, April 14
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today flagged off the ‘Samta’ Marathon dedicated to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar from Yavanika Park, Sector-5. He said that the run symbolizes the state’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equality, and rights.
Earlier, upon his arrival at the venue, the Chief Minister was accorded a rousing welcome by youth and children. He warmly acknowledged their greetings and interacted with the gathering. Besides flagging off the marathon, he also boosted the participants’ morale by showering flowers on them. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram,” the participants enthusiastically ran up to Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium, Sector-3, spreading a strong message of unity and brotherhood.
Extending his greetings and best wishes on the occasion of Baba Saheb’s 135th birth anniversary, Saini said that Baba Saheb’s life is an extraordinary saga of struggle, sacrifice, and determination. He dedicated his entire life to the upliftment of those sections of society that had remained deprived and exploited for centuries. He said that Baba Saheb not only gave India its Constitution but also an enduring ideology rooted in the principles of equality, justice, and fraternity. Today’s ‘Samta’ Marathon, he added, serves as a powerful medium to carry this ideology to every citizen.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the Marathon conveys a clear message that no form of discrimination, inequality, or injustice is acceptable in society. He called upon everyone to work together to build an India where every individual has equal opportunities, every citizen is treated with dignity, and no one is deprived of their rights. He said that this was Baba Saheb’s vision and remains the very soul of the Constitution.
The Chief Minister affirmed that the Haryana Government is fully committed to upholding and advancing Babasaheb’s ideals. He said that numerous schemes have been launched for the welfare of every section of society, with the aim of ensuring that the benefits of development reach the last person in the queue. He added that whether through scholarship schemes in education, employment opportunities, or social security initiatives, the state government is consistently working to ensure equality and justice at every level.
