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Valmiki groups protest over alleged disrespect to Ambedkar statue in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:48 PM
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Valmiki community organisations staged a protest in Amritsar demanding action over what they say is disrespect to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue.
Valmiki community organisations gathered in Amritsar to voice their outrage over what they describe as an act of disrespect towards the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The protest was aimed at drawing attention to the alleged mishandling of the monument, which holds symbolic importance for many citizens.
The demonstrators assembled at the site of the statue, holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted their demand for respect and accountability. Representatives of the Valmiki groups reiterated that any perceived insult to the leader’s memory must be investigated and rectified.
While the protest remained peaceful, the participants called on local authorities to take swift action to address the grievance and ensure that the statue is treated with due reverence.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding public monuments in India and the readiness of community groups to mobilise when they feel cultural or historical symbols are being disrespected.
The demonstrators assembled at the site of the statue, holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted their demand for respect and accountability. Representatives of the Valmiki groups reiterated that any perceived insult to the leader’s memory must be investigated and rectified.
While the protest remained peaceful, the participants called on local authorities to take swift action to address the grievance and ensure that the statue is treated with due reverence.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding public monuments in India and the readiness of community groups to mobilise when they feel cultural or historical symbols are being disrespected.