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Removal of Ambedkar statue triggers row
The decision of the Kadapa district administration to remove Ambedkar statue, which was installed by some Dalit organisations, from the new Collectorate premises is snowballing into a major controversy.
Kadapa: The decision of the Kadapa district administration to remove Ambedkar statue, which was installed by some Dalit organisations, from the new Collectorate premises is snowballing into a major controversy.
All opposition parties in the district have become vocal demanding the resignation of the Collector, alleging that the latter had humiliated Ambedkar. The Congress, YSRCP, CPI, and CPM have joined together to form a joint action committee for the purpose.
On December 29, 2015, Mahajan Front party founder S Manohar, BC leader A Mallikarjuna, SC, ST, and human rights organisations had installed Ambedkar statue in the Collectorate premises without the knowledge and authorisation of the officials concerned. However, Dalit activists claim that they had sought permission and had given prior intimation to officials.
With the police not willing to lodge complaint against any official, Congress leader Sattar has decided to impress upon the district SP about the same. “When I went to One Town Police, the staff there had told me out rightly that they would not accept any complaint. So we have nothing but to take this issue to district SP,” he said.
The YSRCP , CPI, CPM leaders have threatened to launch massive protests if the district administration fail to re-install the statue. They had already held protests last week flaying the ‘indifferent’ attitude of the Collector to respond to their demands. However the collector was not available for his comment when The Hans tried to get his version of the story.
