Kalaburagi: Dalit organisations have called for a Kalaburagi bandh on Dec 24 condemning Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement regarding BR Ambedkar in Parliament. The decision was taken at a meeting of leaders from backward class and other communities at Aiwan-E-Shahi Guest House here on Saturday.
“Amit Shah would not have become the home minister if Ambedkar did not give us the Constitution. It is condemnable to speak lightly about someone who paved the way for such high positions. We are calling for Kalaburagi bandh to demand action against Shah. A massive protest march will be held from Nagareshwar School in the Ganj area to the deputy commissioner’s office,” said Dalit leader Vithal Doddamani. Dalit leader Suryakant Nimbalakar expressed disapproval of Shah’s use of Ambedkar’s name to criticise the Congress party, stating it was unacceptable and deserved condemnation across party lines. Another Dalit leader Shravan Kumar Musalagi emphasised that Ambedkar represents India’s strength and pride, criticising Shah’s attempt to justify his statement rather than apologise. “Speaking lightly and disrespectfully about Ambedkar is painful. Manusmriti has not left Shah’s mind,” Kalaburagi Mahanagar Palike councillor Renuka Singe said.
Courtesy: Times Of India
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