Eminent monks and leading personalities were present on the occasion and offered their homage to Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar and lauded Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his tireless contribution towards preservation the sacred legacy of Lord Buddha and for conferring Classical Language status on Pali.
Among those dignitaries and distinguished personalities who present were:
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- Shri B L Santosh
- Shri Tarun Chugh
- Dr Anirban Ganguly
- Sanghasena Bhikkhu
- Lama Chosphel Zotpa
- Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok
- Dipankara Sumedho Bhante
- Shri Tashi Gyalson
- Rinchen Lamo
- Shri Subroto Barua
The Mahabodhi Society of India, Mongolian Buddhist Association, Moghalmari Buddhist Association, International Buddhist Confederation, Buddha Triratna Mission, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Buddhist Welfare Mission, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, National Commission for Minorities, Santiniketan Ambedkar Buddhist Welfare Mission among others were representated.