Lucknow, April 14 -- On the eve of birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, the BJP on Sunday organised 'Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Marathon' from KD Singh Babu Stadium which concluded at the 1090 crossing.

Dharampal Singh, state general secretary (organisation) of the BJP, flagged off the race.

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak greeted runners at 1090 crossing.

Throughout the marathon route, BJP workers lined up on both sides of the road and showered flowers on participants.

"Babasaheb dedicated his entire life to the poor and downtrodden," said Dharampal Singh while addressing the gathering at KD Singh Babu stadium.

"Babasaheb ensured equal rights for all in the Constitution. Everyone should follow his teachings and work to establish socia...