Delhi CM pays tributes to Ambedkar on birth anniversary

New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday paid her tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, saying her government is working for the empowerment of every citizen in the city. 
     In a post on X, she said Ambedkar's thoughts and ideals give energy to her government to work towards a progressive and inclusive society. 
     "Baba Saheb's life struggle for ensuring justice, equality and rights to even the last person in the society, is a source of inspiration for all of us. Delhi government is fully committed for empowerment and all-round development of every citizen as per his ideals," Gupta said. 
     Marking Ambedkar Jayanti, the chief minister also inaugurated water ATMs at several locations in Shalimar Bagh, her assembly constituency. 
     The ATMs have a capacity to provide 2,000 litres of pure water per hour, based on a five-stage RO technique. 
     Gupta said people will be able to use water ATM cards to take 20 litres of water every day, and the machines will be monitored round-the-clock.

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