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SP leader Akhilesh Yadav says 151 Ambedkar statues vandalised across Uttar Pradesh
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 07:16 PM
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has claimed that 151 statues of Dr B.R. Ambedkar have been defaced in Uttar Pradesh, prompting calls for an investigation.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav publicly alleged that a total of 151 statues of Dr B.R. Ambedkar have been vandalised across Uttar Pradesh. The claim was made during a recent press interaction where Yadav urged the state government to act swiftly.
According to Yadav, the incidents involve a range of statues located in various districts of the state, though he did not specify exact sites. He described the damage as deliberate and said it reflects an attempt to undermine the legacy of the Dalit icon.
The leader demanded an immediate inquiry by the police and called for strict action against those responsible. He also appealed to the public to protect monuments that commemorate social reformers.
State authorities have not yet confirmed the figures or responded to the allegations. The matter is expected to be examined by the Uttar Pradesh police, with the possibility of a broader discussion on heritage protection in the legislative assembly.
According to Yadav, the incidents involve a range of statues located in various districts of the state, though he did not specify exact sites. He described the damage as deliberate and said it reflects an attempt to undermine the legacy of the Dalit icon.
The leader demanded an immediate inquiry by the police and called for strict action against those responsible. He also appealed to the public to protect monuments that commemorate social reformers.
State authorities have not yet confirmed the figures or responded to the allegations. The matter is expected to be examined by the Uttar Pradesh police, with the possibility of a broader discussion on heritage protection in the legislative assembly.