Time has come to establish rule of social justice: Akhilesh

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the time has come to establish a true ‘rule of social justice' to realise the ideals of the ‘rule of justice' envisioned by BR Ambedkar.
"Dr Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, worked as a champion of social justice for the rights of the oppressed, Dalits and the marginalised communities. Through the Constitution, he protected the fundamental rights of citizens and set limits on the powers of the govt," Akhilesh said in a statement.
He elaborated that establishing a regime of social justice means upholding the principles of equality and equity enshrined in the Constitution.
"Only then can the rights of citizens truly be protected, the unchecked powers of the government be curtailed and governance be guided by the Constitution, not by arbitrary whims," he said.
"Education and economic reform are crucial to strengthen social justice," he said, calling for continuous efforts to enhance educational and economic awareness within the PDA [Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak (Backwards, Dalits and Minorities)] communities.
"When the weakest sections of the society feel assured that not only legal justice but also social justice stands with them, they will contribute with full strength and enthusiasm to nation-building. This is what true patriotism is," he said.
He called on the PDA communities to unite in peaceful resistance, show collective strength and ensure that the Constitution is respected in both letter and spirit.
"We must all begin social reform at our level, tackle inequality and raise awareness through education and communication," the SP chief said.
He also emphasised the need to support marginalised individuals in legal matters.
"Those who are unable to stand on their own must be backed in every police station and courtroom. When oppressors realise that 90% of the PDA community can unite and resist, they will think a hundred times before committing any injustice," he added.
"Under the rule of dominance and discrimination, we are facing increased social inequality, injustice, humiliation and oppression. We must resolutely implement Babasaheb's ideals enshrined in the Constitution and commit ourselves to establishing social justice," he said.