Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute To Kanshi Ram On Birth Anniversary, Calls His Struggle An Inspiration

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Sunday paid homage to Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, calling his ‘tireless struggle and dedication’ for the poor, Dalits and the deprived an “inspiration for all”.

Kanshi Ram, born in March 1934, is widely revered by his followers as ‘Manyavar’ or ‘Bahujan Nayak.’ He is regarded as a key political leader and social reformer who transformed the struggle of Dalits and other marginalised communities from largely social activism into a powerful political movement.

He is also credited with reviving and expanding the vision of BR Ambedkar in post-independence India, particularly in northern states such as Uttar Pradesh, by emphasising political power as a central tool for achieving social justice and economic empowerment for oppressed communities.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “His tireless struggle and dedication for the rights of the poor, Dalits, and the deprived is an inspiration for all of us. He believed that the Constitution is the true strength of Dalits, backward classes, and the deprived. That very Constitution is in danger today — the very ones who took oath on Baba Saheb’s Constitution to come to power are now bent on weakening it.”

“Until there is participation in power, justice is not possible — this is what Kanshi Ram Ji’s legacy tells us. This dream of social justice will not remain unfulfilled. The Congress Party has always stood for the participation and respect of the Bahujan society and for the protection of the Constitution — then, now, and forever,” Gandhi said.

Congress Leaders Also Pay Homage

Mallikarjun Kharge, national president of the Indian National Congress, also paid tribute on X, saying, “The great social reformer, the esteemed Shri Kanshi Ram Ji, accomplished the historic task of organising the Dalit, deprived, exploited, and backward classes and securing them a respectable place in the mainstream of Indian politics.”

“His contribution to the struggle for social justice and equality will forever remain an inspiration. On his birth anniversary, we pay humble tribute to him,” he added.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP from Wayanad, called Kanshi Ram the “hero of the ideology of social justice” and the “fierce voice” of Dalits and deprived sections.

Paying homage, she said: “Shri Kanshi Ram Ji, through his thoughts and movements, gave new heights to the constitutional principles of equality and justice. His ideas will forever continue to inspire us all.”

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