Townhall Times: The country’s and the world’s first B.R. Ambedkar Subaltern Journalism Award was successfully held in Delhi. Organized by Townhall Times, a daily Hindi newspaper, in collaboration with Central Law Firm, Delhi, and Lincoln Global Law Chambers, Chennai, this award is the first of its kind, commemorating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas (6th December) as a tribute. The president of India had also extended her best wishes for this event through her office communication
Key Highlights:
The event’s chief guest was renowned news anchor Mr. Darain Shahidi, while the Guests of Honor included Mr. Prabhakaran Lincoln, Chairman of Global Law Chambers, and Mr. Shaktivel, GST Commissioner.
Several journalists and contributors to subaltern journalism were honored for their outstanding service, including:
- From National Dastak: Shambhu Kumar Singh
- Ashok Das..From Dalit Dastak:
- Rajender Singh.from Dalit Times
- From News Beak: Sumit Kumar Chauhan.
- Dalit Times: Rajender Singh
- Janjwar, Ajay Prakash
- Saeed Ahamd from Webwarta
- From Himachal Pradesh: Ajay Saklani. Enox News
- Bhagirathi Verma from Bihar.Free Lance
- K.P. Maurya, editor of Samyak Bharat.
- Vaibhav Kumar Karan from DD Hindi.News
- Hemlata Mhiske , Pune Mahrashtra
Gautam Ratan
Kirti Kumar, Townhall Times , Gujrat
B.N. Lata Townhall Times Gujrat
- Vikram Chauhan, editor of Sun City Prahari from Rajasthan
- Prasoon Latant, , Free Lance
- Mohd. Iqbal Khan , Rabta Times , Daily Urdu , Delhi , Muradabad
- Prabhat Kumar Verma , Prabhat Dastak
- Saeed Amhad Webvarta News Agency
- In addition to journalists, several individuals were honored for their contributions to uplifting marginalized communities, including Surender Bharti, Devendra Kumar Dev (Principal, SD Inter College, Ghaziabad), and Kishan Lal Bharti.
Program Insights:
The event began with a ceremonial tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, including lighting a lamp, floral tributes, reading the Preamble of the Constitution, and concluded with the national anthem.
Chief Guest Mr. Darain Shahidi emphasized the risks of subaltern journalism and the challenges it faces in today’s market-driven environment. He highlighted the need for adaptation and resilience in this field.
Mr. Prabhakaran Lincoln, Chairman of Global Law Chambers, elaborated on Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions to marginalized communities and appreciated the pivotal role of subaltern journalism in contemporary times.
Mr. Shaktivel, GST Commissioner, lauded the initiative, urging communities to strengthen their unity and numbers to effectively claim their rights.
The event was presided over by Prof. S. Veeramani Faculty of Management and law in a prestigious University of India , and Ms. Harshikha
Closing Remarks:
The event concluded with Townhall Times editor and founder of the award, Mr. Surender Kumar, expressing gratitude to all attendees. He expressed special thanx to Global Law Chambers , and its Chairman Prabhakaran Lincoln , Adv. Harsh Gautam ,Adv, Chetna ,Adv, Garima , Adv, Hemang , Adv pramod Kumar, Adv Naveen Kumar , Anuj Kumar Singh ,Adv. Anuj Kumar , Law Intern Virender Kumar , Amar Singh , Manish Gupta ,Shivender Kumar ,Spread Smile Foundation , He declared the award a celebration and the beginning of a new era in journalism, one centered on the voices of the marginalized. For more visit http://www.oviyancommunications.com/
