Ambedkar Statue Vandalism Sparks Outrage..!?
A 33-foot-tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Amritsar, punjab, was vandalized on january 26, India's Republic Day. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation from various political parties and leaders. The bharatiya janata party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on aam aadmi party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of disrespecting the Dalit community. bjp spokesperson Sambit Patra called the act "heart-wrenching" and slammed the punjab government for its inaction under Kejriwal's leadership.
The congress party also condemned the incident, with punjab congress leaders visiting the vandalized site and demanding a thorough investigation. Senior congress leader ajay Maken accused AAP of having links with Khalistani elements, further fueling the controversy. The AAP government in punjab is under fire from all sides, with opposition parties accusing it of failing to protect the statue of a national icon and questioning its sincerity towards the Dalit community. Dalit organizations have demanded swift action against the culprits and security measures for all statues of Dr. Ambedkar across the state. The incident has turned into a full-blown political storm, with protests erupting across the state. The opposition is relentless in questioning AAP's commitment to law and order and its treatment of Dalits. The controversy is unlikely to die down anytime soon, with demands for immediate action to ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.
A 33-foot-tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Amritsar, punjab, was vandalized on january 26, India's Republic Day. The incident has triggered widespread condemnation from various political parties and leaders. The bharatiya janata party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on aam aadmi party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of disrespecting the Dalit community. bjp spokesperson Sambit Patra called the act "heart-wrenching" and slammed the punjab government for its inaction under Kejriwal's leadership.
The congress party also condemned the incident, with punjab congress leaders visiting the vandalized site and demanding a thorough investigation. Senior congress leader ajay Maken accused AAP of having links with Khalistani elements, further fueling the controversy. The AAP government in punjab is under fire from all sides, with opposition parties accusing it of failing to protect the statue of a national icon and questioning its sincerity towards the Dalit community. Dalit organizations have demanded swift action against the culprits and security measures for all statues of Dr. Ambedkar across the state. The incident has turned into a full-blown political storm, with protests erupting across the state. The opposition is relentless in questioning AAP's commitment to law and order and its treatment of Dalits. The controversy is unlikely to die down anytime soon, with demands for immediate action to ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future.
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