Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP; 5th incident in 4 days across India
7 years ago

Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP; 5th incident in 4 days across India

Deccan Chronicle  

Meerut: Dalit icon BR Ambedkar's statue was vandalised by unidentified people in Meerut's Mawana late Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning, a bust of BJP icon Syama Prasad Mookerjee was blackened and its features smashed with a hammer in Kolkata’s Keoratola crematorium. On Tuesday, a statue of Dravidian icon and social reformer EVR Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar, was vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Vellore. The incident came hours after BJP leader H Raja suggested it in his Facebook post responding to anger over a statue of Russian communist leader Vladimir Lenin being pulled down in Tripura.

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Ambedkar statue goes missing days after installation in Madhya Pradesh village
1 week, 6 days ago

Ambedkar statue goes missing days after installation in Madhya Pradesh village

India Today  

A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution, went missing from a village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district just two days after being installed, following which police have registered a case of theft, officials said. The one-and-a-half feet tall statue was installed on a pedestal in an open space in Bari village in the district …

{Ambedkar statue vandalism} Athawale: Slap sedition charges against accused
1 month, 3 weeks ago

{Ambedkar statue vandalism} Athawale: Slap sedition charges against accused

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale demanded slapping of sedition charges against accused who vandalised the statue of BR Ambedkar in Amritsar on Republic Day. Union minister of state for ministry of social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale paying tributeto Dr BR Ambedkar at Heritage Street in Amritsar on Wednesday. Accompanied by representatives of local …

Mallikarjun Kharge demands apology from AAP over desecration of Ambedkar statue in Punjab
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge demands apology from AAP over desecration of Ambedkar statue in Punjab

The Hindu  

Condemning the desecration of a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Punjab’s Amritsar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded an unconditional apology from the State government for the “neglect and mistreatment” of his statues in the holy city. “We demand an immediate and unconditional apology from the government of Punjab for the neglect and mistreatment of Dr Ambedkar’s statues …

Protests erupt in Amritsar over attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protests erupt in Amritsar over attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue

Deccan Chronicle  

Dalit bodies held massive protests in Amritsar on Monday against an attempt to vandalise a life-size statue of B.R. Police on Sunday arrested Akash Singh, a resident of Dharamkot in Punjab's Moga district, for allegedly attempting to damage the Ambedkar statue at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. Describing the incident as unfortunate, Amritsar …

Ambedkar statue in Punjab vandalized: Know what happened
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar statue in Punjab vandalized: Know what happened

Op India  

On 26th January, as the nation celebrated its 76th Republic Day, a man wearing a shirt and track pants vandalised the life-size statue of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in Punjab’s Amritsar by climbing atop and then hitting it with a hammer. pic.twitter.com/ELXY5lLvWB — Pradeep Bhandari🇮🇳 January 27, 2025 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the incident on 27th January and assured …

B.R. Ambedkar statue vandalism attempt: ‘Can’t demolish his historic contribution’ says Salman Khurshid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

B.R. Ambedkar statue vandalism attempt: ‘Can’t demolish his historic contribution’ says Salman Khurshid

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday expressed sorrow over the attempt to vandalise the statue of Dr. B.R. Mr. Khurshid was in Indore to attend the Congress's "Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan" rally in Mhow. On the Uttarakhand government's decision to implement the Uniform Civil Code, the former Union Minister and noted lawyer said, "We have not been …

Attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue in Amritsar 'shameful': BSP chief Mayawati
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue in Amritsar 'shameful': BSP chief Mayawati

The Hindu  

The Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday condemned the alleged attempt to vandalise a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar in Punjab's Amritsar and accused the State's Aam Aadmi Party government of negligence. Mann condemns attempt to vandalise Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B.R. The Chief Minister further …

Ambedkar’s statue in Varanasi vandalised: police file FIR, detain 3
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ambedkar’s statue in Varanasi vandalised: police file FIR, detain 3

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters blocked the busy Anai-Babatpur road in Varanasi for two hours on Tuesday, protesting against the vandalism of a statue of B.R. Three persons have been detained, and further investigation is under way,” said Baragaon SHO Atul Kumar Singh. The Congress accused the ruling BJP government of “spreading hatred” that resulted in such incidents “aimed at demoralising the …

Vandalism of Ambedkar statue in Varanasi sparks outrage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vandalism of Ambedkar statue in Varanasi sparks outrage

The Hindu  

Lachirampura village under the Baragaon Police Station limits in Varanasi remained on edge on Tuesday amid mounting tensions after a statue of B.R. The incident took place on the intervening night of January 6-7,” Atul Kumar Singh, Station House Officer, Baragaon told The Hindu. It has a broader meaning, highlighting that feudal elements are attacking Dalits emotionally by harming Ambedkar’s …

BR Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Ahmedabad; FIR filed, CCTV video being probed
3 months ago

BR Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Ahmedabad; FIR filed, CCTV video being probed

Hindustan Times  

A statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was vandalised by unidentified individuals in the early hours of Monday in Ahmedabad, leading to a protest, police officials told PTI. Representative image: A statue of Dr Ambedkar was damaged in Ahmedabad, triggering protests demanding justice An FIR has been filed, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits. …

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace
3 months ago

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

The Hindu  

Just outside the two-platform Parbhani railway station in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region flutters the Indian national flag mounted on a pole. “The State Reserve Police Force unit was stationed a few kilometres from here in Hingoli, yet the police did not act,” says a 49-year-old retailer in the area. The SRPF was deployed the next day after 2 p.m. Vijay Wakode, …

Maharashtra: Protests Erupt in Parbhani Over Statue Vandalism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Protests Erupt in Parbhani Over Statue Vandalism

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Violent protests broke out in Parbhani city of Maharashtra after a replica of the Constitution held by the statue of B.R. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with protesters engaged in stone pelting and torching vehicles which prompted police to issue prohibitory orders banning the gathering of five or more persons in public places. According to police, an unidentified person …

Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism

India TV News  

Major violence erupted in Parbhani, Maharashtra over the alleged Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue on Wednesday. According to the news agency PTI, an unidentified person on Tuesday damaged a replica of the Constitution held by the statue of B R Ambedkar outside Parbhani railway station, which triggered arson and stone-pelting. He wrote on X, "The vandalisation of the Constitution of India at …

Bengaluru man arrested for vandalising Seer Shivakumar Swami statue gives THIS shocking reason
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru man arrested for vandalising Seer Shivakumar Swami statue gives THIS shocking reason

Live Mint  

Bengaluru news: The accused who vandalised statue of the revered Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami from Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt last month has been arrested and is currently remanded in the judicial custody. This disrespect towards a great saint like Shivakumar Swami Ji, who was a symbol of peace, compassion and secular values, is unacceptable," as quoted by NDTV. FIR against Vishwa …

Man vandalises seer's statue in Bengaluru, says dream of Jesus Christ 'inspired' him
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Man vandalises seer's statue in Bengaluru, says dream of Jesus Christ 'inspired' him

India Today  

The statue of Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami at Bengaluru's Siddaganga Mutt was vandalised in the early hours of November 30. The incident occurred around 1.30 am in Veerabhadra Nagar, where Srikrishna allegedly partially damaged the statue before leaving the scene. Dr Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bengaluru, denounced the accused's statement as "baseless and reprehensible" and urged the public not to …

Dalit groups slam Ambedkar statue vandalism; Opposition calls it a ‘design’ of feudal elements emboldened the BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

Dalit groups slam Ambedkar statue vandalism; Opposition calls it a ‘design’ of feudal elements emboldened the BJP

The Hindu  

A day after a statue of B.R. Ambedkar was vandalised in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district, Dalit groups protested strongly on Sunday, alleging that such attacks against the community’s icon are rampant across the State and demanding strict action against the culprits. “The incident of vandalising the statue of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution is highly condemnable,” said Deepak …

Four Held for Vandalising Gandhi Statue in Hyderabad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Four Held for Vandalising Gandhi Statue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Bachupally police, along with the Balanagar Zone SOT, arrested four individuals involved in the recent vandalism of a Gandhi statue in the Lake View Colony of Pragathinagar under the Bachupally police station limits on Thursday. On the night of November 4, unidentified individuals allegedly damaged the Gandhi statue in the Lake View Colony of Pragathinagar, according to the …

Ambedkar statue vandalised in U.P.’s Sultanpur district
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar statue vandalised in U.P.’s Sultanpur district

The Hindu  

Tension spread at Belasda village in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday after the statue of B.R. Following the agitation, the administration repaired the statue and local police launched a probe to identify the miscreants. “The incident of breaking the statue of Baba Saheb by anti-social elements in Sultanpur district is very shameful. Please reinstall Baba Saheb’s statue,” wrote …

Govt. has no role in Ambedkar statue plaque destruction, YSRCP playing dirty politics: Minister
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. has no role in Ambedkar statue plaque destruction, YSRCP playing dirty politics: Minister

The Hindu  

Social Welfare Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy has asserted that the State government had no role in the vandalisation of the plaque of Dr. BR Ambedkar’s statue in Vijayawada. Speaking to reporters in Ongole, the Minister said that the YSR Congress Party was giving a political colour to the incident and was playing dirty politics for political mileage. ‘‘Some miscreants …

Jail breached, statue vandalised, PM's residence looted: How violence rocked B'desh after Hasina's exit – Firstpost
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jail breached, statue vandalised, PM's residence looted: How violence rocked B'desh after Hasina's exit – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Former President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s statue was torn apart as soon as Hasina left the country in a chopper with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Hasina’s official residence looted Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters stormed the palace of Prime Minister …

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Bihar's Gaya by unidentified miscreants
9 months, 1 week ago

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Bihar's Gaya by unidentified miscreants

New Indian Express  

Patna: Tension gripped Bihar’s Gaya town on Sunday following extensive damage caused to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi by unidentified miscreants. The incident came to light on Sunday morning when some residents of Bairagi locality in the district headquarters found the statue of Mahatma Gandhi damaged. Paswan said that the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was situated near an underconstruction community …

No permission for Ambedkar statue, will keep off polls: Dalits
1 year ago

No permission for Ambedkar statue, will keep off polls: Dalits

New Indian Express  

KANNIYAKUMARI: Stating that their demand to install a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was not fulfilled for over a decade, Dalits from Arulgnanapuram in Erachakulam led by the Tamil Nadu Dalit Rights Protection Movement threatened to boycott the Assembly elections. However, as the bust was over 40 years old, Dalits in the area sought the district administration’s permission in 2011 …

Clashes broke out after Vallabhbhai Patel's statue toppled in Ujjain
1 year, 2 months ago

Clashes broke out after Vallabhbhai Patel's statue toppled in Ujjain

Op India  

A fight over the statues of two famous men has occurred at Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain. A group of Bhim Army workers attacked and toppled a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with the intention of erecting a statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in its position. The event transpired in the Makdone area which is roughly 50 miles from the district …

Clash erupts after Sardar Patel’s statue vandalised in MP village: Police
1 year, 2 months ago

Clash erupts after Sardar Patel’s statue vandalised in MP village: Police

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: A statue of India’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was found desecrated in a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district, police said. People pelted stones at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue The statue, police said, was installed on Wednesday night by the members of the Patidar community in Makdon village, who have been demanding it for a while. …

Ambedkar statue desecrated, Kalaburagi flares up
1 year, 2 months ago

Ambedkar statue desecrated, Kalaburagi flares up

New Indian Express  

KALABURAGI: Violent protests broke out here on Tuesday after a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was found to be desecrated at a village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi in the morning. Though the protest started off peacefully, it turned violent towards noon with protesters throwing stones at shops, hotels and other business establishments at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Circle, Humnabad Base …

Swarajya Maidan readying for Ambedkar statue unveiling
1 year, 2 months ago

Swarajya Maidan readying for Ambedkar statue unveiling

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said final touch-ups are in full swing for inauguration of the 125-foot-tall B.R. Ambedkar statue at the Swarajya Maidan in Vijayawada on January 19. Municipal commissioners Swapnil, Dinesh Kumar, Bhargav Tej, and chiefs of various urban development authorities are working for successful unveiling of Dr. Ambedkar's statue and inauguration of the Smrithi …

Tallest statue of Ambedkar outside India unveiled in US
1 year, 5 months ago

Tallest statue of Ambedkar outside India unveiled in US

Live Mint  

A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the principal architect of India's Constitution was formally inaugurated in a Maryland suburb in Washington on Sunday. According to the PTI news agency, more than 500 Indian-Americans from various parts of the US and some from India and other countries attended the unveiling ceremony of the 19-foot tall "Statue of Equality". "We are …

Historic 125-foot Ambedkar statue rises in Vijayawada
1 year, 5 months ago

Historic 125-foot Ambedkar statue rises in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijaywada: Dr BR Ambedkar statue committee chairman and minister for social welfare Dr Merugu Nargarjuna, deputy chief minister Kottu Satyanarayana, Andhra Pradesh Christian JAC chairman Dr Elamanchili Praveen visited the premises and supervised the ongoing construction work of 125 foot Dr Ambedkar statue and Smriti Vanam on Friday in Vijayawada. On the occasion, Nagarjuna said that the construction of a …

Ambedkar’s statue vandalised in Lucknow
1 year, 8 months ago

Ambedkar’s statue vandalised in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Triggering a fresh spark, the statute of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was vandalised in the Bargadi Kalan village under Itaunja police station of Lucknow on Tuesday. The villagers found out about the desecration of the idol on Tuesday morning after which they started protesting and also called police to look into the matter. “Till the time the police arrest …

Ambedkar statue unveiling provides visual feast
1 year, 11 months ago

Ambedkar statue unveiling provides visual feast

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Friday’s 45-minute unveiling event of India's tallest 125-foot statue of Dr B.R. A helicopter showered flower petals on the statue while a huge crane garlanded the statue amid slogans of 'Jai Bhim' slogans. Ministers and BRS leaders vied to take pictures with Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in front of the statue. Cultural programmes eulogising Dr Ambedkar and his …

A revolution, not a statue, says CM KCR
1 year, 11 months ago

A revolution, not a statue, says CM KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, who unveiled the imposing 125-foot statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar here on Friday, declared that the country's tallest bronze statue of the architect of the Indian Constitution was not a "mere statue" but rather a "revolution" that would usher in change in the country. The CM used the opportunity to criticise his political rivals, …

Statue, Secretariat an ode to Ambedkar: KCR
1 year, 11 months ago

Statue, Secretariat an ode to Ambedkar: KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the much-anticipated unveiling of Dr B.R. Ambedkar's mammoth 125-foot bronze statue is set to unfold today on the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday remarked that it was a proud moment not just for Telangana, but for the entire nation, and …

Rajasthan: Clashes erupt in Bharatpur over installation of Ambedkar statue
1 year, 11 months ago

Rajasthan: Clashes erupt in Bharatpur over installation of Ambedkar statue

Hindustan Times  

Clashes erupted in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district on Wednesday night over the installation of the Bhim Rao Ambedkar statue where thousands of protestors of two communities gathered and indulged in stone pelting at each other and police personnel, officials said. The Bharatpur district administration has decided to install a statue of Bhim Rao Ambedkar on April 14 at the intersection of …

125-feet Ambedkar statue unveiling in Hyderabad to be grand affair
1 year, 11 months ago

125-feet Ambedkar statue unveiling in Hyderabad to be grand affair

India TV News  

The unveiling of a 125-foot statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar in Hyderabad on his birth anniversary on April 14 will be a grand affair. Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will unveil the tallest bronze statue of Ambedkar near Hussain Sagar Lake in the heart of the city in the presence of thousands of people who will be mobilized …

Periyar Sculpture Forcibly Removed From Resident's Home in Tamil Nadu's Karaikudi; DSP, Tehsildar Transferred
2 years, 1 month ago

Periyar Sculpture Forcibly Removed From Resident's Home in Tamil Nadu's Karaikudi; DSP, Tehsildar Transferred

News 18  

The Deputy Superintendent of Police for Devakottai and the Karaikudi Tahsildar were transferred after a video surfaced showing cops forcibly removing a sculpture of Periyar from a house in Tamil Nadu’s Karaikudi. The incident reportedly occurred on January 29 at a resident – Elangovan’s house in Kottaiyur, a suburb of Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district. Following a complaint reportedly …

After 42 months, Ambedkar statue to be released from police custody: VHR
2 years, 2 months ago

After 42 months, Ambedkar statue to be released from police custody: VHR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former PCC president and Rajya Sabha member V. Hanumantha Rao stated that Dr B.R. Ambedkar's bronze statue, which had been in police custody for four years, would be released soon, claiming that the 14th Additional Chief Metropolitan Court, Nampally, had written to the station house officer, Panjagutta police station instructing him to hand over the statue of the architect …

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised in possible hate crime: Reports
2 years, 7 months ago

Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in New York vandalised in possible hate crime: Reports

India TV News  

In a possible hate crime, unidentified persons have destroyed a handcrafted statue of Mahatma Gandhi with a sledgehammer at a Hindu temple here after vandalising it earlier this month, media reports said on Friday. "When the Gandhi statue was vandalised, that really flew in the face of all of our beliefs and it's very disturbing for the community," Assembly member …

The legacy of Ambedkar is our quest for harmony
2 years, 9 months ago

The legacy of Ambedkar is our quest for harmony

Live Mint  

If stone could speak, Ambedkar statues could tell many stories. In villages and cities segregated by caste, every Ambedkar statue—typically clad in a blue suit, a copy of the Constitution in hand and a finger raised towards a future—is a claim that India’s Dalits make on the public space, a way for long-oppressed people to affirm their equality and dignity …

Ambedkar statue in PS, install it: VHR
2 years, 11 months ago

Ambedkar statue in PS, install it: VHR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao, a former Rajya Sabha member, said that he would tour the state and hold protests against the police for keeping a statue of Dr B.R. Hanumantha Rao, a former PCC president, said that the Ambedkar statue was “unnecessarily removed” by the police from the Panjagutta circle after it had been installed. Hanumantha Rao …

AIADMK fumes over vandalism of MGR statue in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 2 months ago

AIADMK fumes over vandalism of MGR statue in Tamil Nadu

Deccan Chronicle  

Thanjavur: A statue of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran was on Tuesday found damaged here, with the opposition AIADMK strongly condemning the incident and called for action against the "anti-social elements" behind the vandalism. The AIADMK strongly reacted to the incident, alleging the role of "anti-social elements" behind the damage to the party founder's bust. Leader of Opposition …

Jesus Christ statue vandalised in Ambala
3 years, 2 months ago

Jesus Christ statue vandalised in Ambala

India TV News  

Highlights The incident occurred on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday A case for hurting religious sentiments has been registered A team has been constituted to conduct a thorough probe A statue of Jesus Christ at the entrance gate of a church in Ambala was allegedly vandalised by some unidentified people, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred on …

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maharashtra, Karnataka
3 years, 3 months ago

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maharashtra, Karnataka

Firstpost  

While Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai condemned the incident and ordered action against culprits, his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray demanded PM Modi’s intervention to stop ‘Kannada atrocities’ and ‘pervert mindset’ Belagavi/Mumbai: The alleged desecration of Maratha warrior king Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Bengaluru caused a snowball effect with vandals targeting freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna’s statue in Belagavi and Karnataka and Maharashtra …

Shivaji, Rayanna statues vandalised: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'culprits won't be spared'
3 years, 3 months ago

Shivaji, Rayanna statues vandalised: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'culprits won't be spared'

India Today  

Tensions flared up in Karnataka's Belagavi district following the news of the desecration of a statue of Shivaji Maharaj in Bengaluru. Karanata Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai condemned the incidents and directed Home Minister Araga Jnanendra to take strict action against the culprits. "Incidents like stone pelting, causing damage to public property and government vehicles are illegal, so police have been …

Villagers go on a Rampage After Ambedkar Statue Found Desecrated in UP's Mau
3 years, 4 months ago

Villagers go on a Rampage After Ambedkar Statue Found Desecrated in UP's Mau

News 18  

Local people went on a rampage in the Khanpur village of Sarai Lakhansi area in Mau district when they noticed a statue of Dr B.R. Mau Superintendent of Police Sushil Ghule said that the officials of district administration and police reached the spot and ensured replacement of the statue after which the situation was normalised. Policemen have been deployed in …

Periyar Statue Smeared with Saffron & Ash in Chennai Stirs Row, BJP Distances Itself from Allegations
4 years ago

Periyar Statue Smeared with Saffron & Ash in Chennai Stirs Row, BJP Distances Itself from Allegations

News 18  

The BJP and Dravidar Kazhagam leadership are raising allegations over the desecration of the statue of Periyar EV Ramaswamy in front of Sirkazhi DSP office, which was found smeared with saffron and ash on its forehead, on Saturday morning. “The BJP and RSS combine is responsible for the desecration of the statue of EVR Periyar and we will not take …

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US by unknown miscreants
4 years, 1 month ago

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US by unknown miscreants

India TV News  

Unknown miscreants have vandalised, broken and ripped from the base a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a park in the US state of California, shocking and outraging Indian-Americans across the country, who have demanded that the officials investigate it as an incident of hate crime. “We condemn this cowardly desecration and call upon the Department of Homeland Security and FBI …

Tamil Nadu: Saffron paint poured on the statue of Periyar in Coimbatore, tension ensues in Sundarapuram area
4 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Saffron paint poured on the statue of Periyar in Coimbatore, tension ensues in Sundarapuram area

Op India  

A Periyar statue has been allegedly painted in saffron colour in Sundarapuram, Coimbatore leading to a tense situation in the city. According to the reports, the incident caused tensions in the Sundarapuram area in Coimbatore after some unidentified people allegedly vandalised the statue of Periyar E V Ramasamy in the early hours of Friday. The Tamil Nadu police said that …

Periyar statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram amid row over rationalist leader's views on Hindu gods
5 years, 2 months ago

Periyar statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram amid row over rationalist leader's views on Hindu gods

Firstpost  

A statue of rationalist leader EV Ramasamy Periyar was found vandalised in neighbouring Kancheepuram district on Friday morning Chennai: A statue of rationalist leader EV Ramasamy Periyar was found vandalised in neighbouring Kancheepuram district on Friday morning, police said. The incident comes in the backdrop of a renewed debate on Periyar in Tamil Nadu, after superstar Rajinikanth had made some …

Veer Savarkar's photo defaced at Banaras Hindu University; tension prevails in campus
5 years, 4 months ago

Veer Savarkar's photo defaced at Banaras Hindu University; tension prevails in campus

India TV News  

A photograph of nationalist leader Veer Savarkar was defaced at the Banaras Hindu University on Tuesday. The incident happened in the political science department where photographs of several leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar, adorn the walls. Condemning the incident, officials of the Banaras Hindu University set up a three-member committee to probe the incident as tension prevailed in …

Statue of former West Bengal Chief Minister BC Roy vandalised in East Burdwan
5 years, 4 months ago

Statue of former West Bengal Chief Minister BC Roy vandalised in East Burdwan

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the ruling Trinamool Congress were engaged in a slugfest as the bust of former West Bengal chief minister Bidhan Chandra Roy was found vandalised in East Burdwan district of the state on Sunday. The incident took place at Mankar town in the district, where the bust of the second chief minister of the state -- …

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