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MARGAO
Addressing the gathering at a function organised by Dalit Sanghatana after conferring Dalit Bhushan awards on prominent personalities and Dalit Sakha award on Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral, Naik claimed Dr Ambedkar’s contribution was for the entire society and not just restricted to the Dalit Samaj.
Guest of honour, Rajendra Arlekar, lamented the fact that Dr Ambedkar was restricted to be the leader of the Dalit Samaj when his contribution touched all sectors and sections of society. Earlier, the Dalit Sakha award was conferred on Curchorem MLA Nilesh Cabral, which was accepted in Cabral’s absence by former Ravindra Bhavan chairman, Damodar Naik.
Nilesh Cabral could not attend the function due to prior engagements
Damu Naik, LIC’s senior divisional manager Barun Kumar Khan, Navnath Khandeparkar and senior advisor of Dalit Sanghatana Gokuldas Shirodkar also spoke on the occasion.
