Ambedkar statue damaged in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh
India | April 27, 2019 14:52 ISTThe statue was damaged Friday night in Chowki village. Local residents noticed it Saturday morning and informed police.
The statue was damaged Friday night in Chowki village. Local residents noticed it Saturday morning and informed police.
On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, the people of Akola had attended an event in Bhimtekdi of Hingani area in Akola district, to mark the 128th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Addressing an election rally, Modi said: "The Congress has always insulted Dr Ambedkar. But I have seen other parties too that claimed to follow the ideology of Dr Ambedkar and then betrayed him. For all these parties, it is the family that comes first."
They took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the great social reformer, economist, jurist and a leader who always worked for the welfare and empowerment of weaker sections.
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Anti-social elements damaged the statue this morning, Superintendent of Police S P Ganguly said.
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Several vehicles were also damaged during the clashes as members of both the groups pelted stones at each other.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all the states to ensure security during Ambedkar Jayanti and check any possible attempt to incite violence.
"People across the nation are celebrating various festivals. Greetings to everyone on these special occasions," he tweeted.
Speaking at the inauguration of Ambedkar National Memorial here, Modi charged the Congress with limiting the nation's history to one family and keeping out all those who refused to bow down to them.
Ambedkar was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar's efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity and caste restrictions were remarkable.
Modi will visit the Jangala Development Hub in Bijapur and will dedicate to the nation the Bhanupratappur-Gudum railway line via video conference and will also flag off a train between Dalli Rajhara and Bhanupratappur.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked all the states to ensure security during Ambedkar Jayanti and check any possible attempt to incite violence.
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