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BSP stages protests across U.P. against remarks on Ambedkar


Published on 2024-12-25 04:20:49 - MSN
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  • The government must support such people," she said. AGRA Thousands of BSP workers assembled at the district headquarters in Agra on Tuesday to state a demonstration. After the protest, the protestors handed over a memorandum addressed to the President of ...

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) organized protests across Uttar Pradesh on June 10, 2024, in response to derogatory remarks made by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri and BJP MLA Basant Kumar Singh against B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. The protests were held in various districts including Lucknow, Agra, and Varanasi, where BSP workers raised slogans and demanded apologies from the BJP leaders. The BSP's actions were in reaction to Bidhuri's comments in the Lok Sabha and Singh's remarks at a public event, both of which insulted Ambedkar. BSP leader Mayawati condemned these statements, highlighting the disrespect shown towards Ambedkar, who is revered by millions, especially within the Dalit community. The protests also served as a platform for BSP to reaffirm their commitment to protecting Ambedkar's legacy and to call for accountability from those who insulted him.

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