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August 18, 2012
Mumbai

PM assures all party delegation on Ambedkar memorial in Mumbai

Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh met an All Party Delegation on the issue of building a memorial for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Mumbai.

After hearing the views of the delegation, the Prime Minister said that there are no two views that Dr. Ambedkar was the father of our Constitution and that there should be a grand Memorial for him in Mumbai.

Dr. Manmohan Singh assured the delegation that the Central Government will do all that is possible to facilitate the construction of such a Memorial. He said there should be no further loss of time and I will ensure that all possible options are explored and the matter is expedited.