The High Commission of India along with the Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations (FABO) UK organised the 126th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at India House on 14th April 2017.
High Commissioner Mr. Y.K. Sinha spoke about the contributions of Baba saheb Ambedkar, and the continuing relevance of his ideas on equality and justice today. HC also spoke about the BhimApp launched by Prime Minister Modi to mark the event on 14th April 2017, benefitting the most deprived sections of the society in India through digital application in monetary transactions. The event was attended by around a hundred people, including Councillors, Mayors and prominent members of the Indian community in the UK.
Baisakhi celebrations
High Commissioner Mr. Y.K. Sinha joined the Baisakhi celebrations at Gravesend Gurdwara, London. He greeted the sangat on the occasion of Baisakhi, the day that celebrates the creation of Khalsa. High Commissioner was honoured with the ceremonial Siropa on this occasion. He also invited all present to join the April 30 Baisakhi cultural celebrations being jointly organised for the first time by Gurudwaras and the High Commission at SKLPC centre in Northolt from 11am-4pm. The 30th celebration, which promises to attract at least 20,000 visiorswill include Punjabi spiritual music, Bhangra and Gidda performance, Gatka- traditional Punjabi martial arts, turban tying, Kabaddi, Henna painting, children's games etc. Star performances will be hosted by Jasbir Jassi, Channi Singh and many more.
