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Deliberate vandalism or desecration of B. R. Ambedkar statues has been happening in India till present day since late 1980 assertion by dalits.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Ambedkar statues are vandalized in different parts of India.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Motivation

See also: Caste system in India

B. R. Ambedkar is one of the revered civil rights leader in India[18][19] for dalits and is called messiah of dalits and oppressed.[20] As Ambedkar was critical of Hinduism and caste system, he is hated figure among caste system supporters[21][22] and orthodox Hindus.[23][24][25][26]

Response

Ambedkar were put in cages in order to protect them for vandalism in Tamil Nadu.[27][28] Dalits often protest vandalism of Ambedkar statues.[29][30][31][32] One of such protest led to 1997 Ramabai killings.[33] Vandalism of any statue of public figure in India is punishable offence under sections 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intending to outrage religious feelings of any class) and 427 (mischief causing damage) of IPC.[34]

See also

References

  1. ^ Reporter, Staff (2019-05-25). "Vandals desecrate Ambedkar statue". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  2. ^ Rajshekhar, M. "Why Tamil Nadu is erecting cages around statues (hint: it's linked to caste)". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  3. ^ Karthikeyan, D.; Reporter, Staff; 98433 45111 (2012-08-11). "Vandalism of Ambedkar statues, a conspiracy to disrupt peace in southern districts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-03-20. {{cite news}}: |last3= has numeric name (help)
  4. ^ Vasudevan, Lokpria. "Ambedkar statue vandalised by those who wish to divide and dominate: Kamal Haasan". India Today. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  5. ^ "Politicos condemn vandalism of Ambedkar statue in TN". Deccan Herald. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  6. ^ "Behind Dalit Anger: Interactive Map on Vandalism of Seven Ambedkar Statues in UP". News18. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  7. ^ "Ambedkar statue vandalised in Rajpura". Hindustan Times. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  8. ^ "Uttar Pradesh: Miscreants vandalise Ambedkar's statue in Allahabad, third such incident in March". The Indian Express. 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  9. ^ "Ambedkar statues beheaded". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  10. ^ "Statues of Buddha, Ambedkar vandalised in UP's Balrampur district, locals beaten up for objecting". The Statesman. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  11. ^ "Why people are saying #1000AmbedkarswillRise after statue desecration in Vedaranyam". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  12. ^ "Three Ambedkar statues vandalised in Uttar Pradesh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  13. ^ "On Constitution Day, Ambedkar's Statue Vandalised in Azamgarh; 1 Arrested". News18. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  14. ^ N, TN. "Ambedkar statue vandalised in Satna". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  15. ^ digital, india today. "Tension in UP village after statue of B R Ambedkar found damaged". India Today. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  16. ^ "Heavy police force deployed in MP's Sagar after Ambedkar statue vandalised". Hindustan Times. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  17. ^ "Saharanpur: Ambedkar statue vandalised in Ghunna village by miscreants". ANI News. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  18. ^ "As India's Constitution Turns 70, Opposing Sides Fight Over Its Author's Legacy". Time. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  19. ^ "When Caste Discrimination Comes To The United States". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  20. ^ Desk, India TV News (2014-12-06). "Remembering Dr B R Ambedkar, the Messiah of dalits and oppressed". India TV. Retrieved 2020-03-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  21. ^ "This is what India's caste hatred looks like". BBC News. 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  22. ^ "40% of India's casteist Facebook posts are anti-reservation, anti-Dalit reveals a US research". National Herald. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  23. ^ RATTANANI, LEKHA. "Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray angers Dalits over Ambedkar". India Today. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  24. ^ Raju, S. V. (2016-05-21). "Ambedkar, Hinduism and the 'Riddles' controversy". Livemint. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  25. ^ Attri, Pardeep (2019-07-16). "'You don't look Dalit' and other things 'upper castes' must stop saying to Dalits right now". ThePrint. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  26. ^ "An Ambedkar speech no Hindu should ever forget". Times of India Blog. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  27. ^ Biswas, Soutik (2015-10-02). "Why are statues of Indian icon Ambedkar being caged?". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  28. ^ Pareek, Shabdita (2015-10-05). "Here Is Why All The Dr Ambedkar's Statues In Tamil Nadu Are Being Put In Cages". Scoop Whoop. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  29. ^ "Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, Hundreds Gather in Protest". News18. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  30. ^ "Dalits protest over vandalism of Ambedkar statue". Firstpost. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  31. ^ "Vandalisation of Ambedkar's statue in Kanpur sparks protests". Outlook India. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  32. ^ Rai, Sandeep. "Women lead protest over vandalisation of Ambedkar statue in Saharanpur". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
  33. ^ "Desecration of Ambedkar statue: Four killed, 60 injured in Dalit protests". Outlook India. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  34. ^ "Bhimrao 'Ramji' Ambedkar's Statue Found Beheaded in Allahabad". The Wire. Retrieved 2020-03-20.
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