I AM..................CHARACTER 505
residing on that plot of land were being removed from that plot. He further said that it was wrong to presume that he was a brilliant student from the beginning. He was an ordinary boy like other boys in his community. He said that his father did not care to maintain the record of his birth date and his exact date of birth was not known. He might be above sixty or below sixty. He said that it was true that he was born at about 12 mid night, and his mother had great pains at the time of his birth. He further said that when he was born, the stars were bad and it was told by the astrologer that his mother would die soon. He was therefore hated by his brothers and sisters. He said that after the death of his mother he was brought up by his aunt. He said that he had gone through religious books like Mahabharat, Bhagwat Gita in his young days but when he came across the book about Gautam Buddha, it had great impression on him and since that time he became the follower of Buddha. He said that the Hindus also would have to embrace Buddha Religion for their good. He further said that he was a devotee of Guatam Buddha, Kabir and Mahatma Phule and worshipper of learning, self-respect and character. He had none of the bad habits but he was fond of reading. He said that learning was essential for every individual if he wished to make progress in the life. He further asked the audience to get themselves learned to contribute part of their earnings for their community and work for their Federation wholeheartedly as they had not yet reached the goal. They were on their way to goal and if they showed any slackness, they would fall down. He appealed to them not to quarrel for leadership. He said that he always remained out of Government service as he desired to serve his community, and throughout his life he stuck to the principle. If he had accepted any Government job he would have by this time a pensioner, he said that he was not going to give them guidance for more than 7/8 years. They should come forward in his life time to take up the place.
The function terminated at about 8-45 p. m.
About 300 organisations and individuals garlanded Dr. Ambedkar and his wife.” [1]
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1 : Police Report : Source Material. Vol. 1, Pp. 421-422.