LUCKNOW: Amid ongoing incidents of statue defacing and vandalism, a sculpture of the Father of Indian Constitution, B R Ambedkar has been locked in an iron cage and a police personnel has been deputed for its protection in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun. Earlier this week, the Uttar Pradesh Home Department had directed the state police to … Read more
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti on Saturday, several Dalit leaders have called for 14 April to be observed as “Protect Constitution Day” across the country. Several Dalit organisations have demanded an ordinance to be immediately brought by the Centre to restore the status quo of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Opposition is raking up Dalit issue and Babasaheb Ambedkar’s ideals for political benefits, alleged Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday. His statement came hours after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati claimed that Bharat Bandh called by Dalit groups on April 2 has left the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scared. Speaking … Read more
In an unprecedented move, Yogi Adityanath-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to change the name of the father of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, in all official correspondence. According to reports, Ambedkar will now be referred to as Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar. Acting on the recommendations of Uttar … Read more
