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“Dr. Ambedkar To join Muslim Celebration Deliverance Day”: Support of Many Parsis.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, leader of the Independent Labour Party, has decided to join in the celebration of “Deliverance Day” on Friday next.
A number of Parsis have, already expressed their eagerness in their individual capacity, to cooperate with Mr. M. A. Jinnah, President of the All India Muslim League, in making the day a success.
The sub-committee appointed by the Parsi Community a few months ago at a meeting held at Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Hall to protest against the Congress policy of prohibition will consider on Tuesday, the invitation extended to it to participation in the observance of “Deliverance Day”. The sub-committee consists of nearly 50 leading Parsis including Mr. M. P Khareghat, President of the Parsi Panchayat, Sir Cowasjee Jehangir, Sir H. P. Mody and Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy.
Dr. Ambedkar, in a talk with a representative of this Paper on Monday said:
“Eversince The Times of India published my cryptive reply to its representative only last week, supporting Mr. Jinnah’s appeal for the observance of “Deliverance Day”, I have had numerous inquiries from friends as well as foes to explain what I meant. I am, therefore, obliged to explain my position.
“When I read Mr. Jinnah’s statement, I felt ashamed to have allowed him to steal a march over me and rob me of the language and the sentiments which I more than Mr. Jinnah, was entitled to use.
“Harijans’ Position”
“Whatever anyone may say with regard to the tyranny alleged to have been practised by the Hindus over the Muslims during the