Mahaparinirvana Divas on December 6, 2021

Dec 07, 2021

 

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Embassy of India organised the Mahaparinirvana Divas on December 6 at the Embassy to commemorate the occasion of 65th Death anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The event commenced with the garlanding of the portrait of Baba Saheb by the Ambassador of India to Lebanon Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan. The Ambassador was joined by Mr. Ram Swarup, an eminent dignitary of the Indian diaspora in Lebanon in paying the floral tributes. It was followed by screening of a documentary named “Mooknayak” based on the life, ideas and ideals of Baba Saheb. Mr. Ram Swarup addressed the gathering where he spoke on the life of Baba Saheb and his contributions to the nation. The Ambassador shared his insights at length on the life and philosophy of Ambedkar and his remarkable contribution in the making of the nation, social reforms in India and the making of the Indian Constitution. Many members of the Gurudwara Committee of Beirut graced the event. The event was also attended by other members of the Indian diaspora.