Sat Apr 05 14:20:50 UTC 2025: ## Kalaburagi Commemorates Babu Jagjivan Ram’s 118th Birth Anniversary
**Kalaburagi, Karnataka, April 5, 2025** – Local dignitaries and officials gathered in Kalaburagi on Saturday to mark the 118th birth anniversary of former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram. The event, held at the Town Hall, celebrated his legacy as a visionary leader who championed social justice and agricultural development.
Kalaburagi Mayor Yallappa Naikodi lauded Jagjivan Ram’s instrumental role in India’s Green Revolution, crediting him with modernizing agriculture and securing the nation’s food security. MLA Allamaprabhu Patil highlighted Jagjivan Ram’s unwavering fight against caste discrimination and untouchability, emphasizing his dream of an equitable society. Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum underscored his significant contributions to India’s education system, particularly his focus on uplifting marginalized communities through education.
A special lecture on Jagjivan Ram’s life and work was delivered by Mallikarjun M. Savarkar, Head of the History Department at Government First Grade College in Chincholi. The event was attended by numerous officials, including legislators, the Police Commissioner, and the Superintendent of Police. The commemoration served as a tribute to Jagjivan Ram’s enduring contributions to India’s progress and social harmony.
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