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Dalit groups convene in Ludhiana over alleged disrespect to Dr. Ambedkar's statue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 02:18 PM
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Dalit organisations gathered in Ludhiana to protest what they describe as disrespect to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue, demanding corrective action from authorities.
Several Dalit community organisations assembled in Ludhiana on Thursday to voice concerns over what they allege is a disrespectful act involving the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The groups said the incident, which they described as a violation of the leader's legacy, has sparked anger among Dalit activists in the city.
Representatives of the organisations called for an immediate inquiry and urged local authorities to restore the statue's dignity. They also demanded that those responsible be identified and held accountable, emphasizing the need to protect symbols that hold cultural and historical significance for the Dalit community.
The meeting concluded with a decision to organize a peaceful demonstration later this week, aiming to draw wider public attention to the issue and press municipal officials for swift remedial measures.
No official response from the Ludhiana municipal corporation has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Representatives of the organisations called for an immediate inquiry and urged local authorities to restore the statue's dignity. They also demanded that those responsible be identified and held accountable, emphasizing the need to protect symbols that hold cultural and historical significance for the Dalit community.
The meeting concluded with a decision to organize a peaceful demonstration later this week, aiming to draw wider public attention to the issue and press municipal officials for swift remedial measures.
No official response from the Ludhiana municipal corporation has been recorded at the time of reporting.