Jalandhar: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has strongly reacted to the desecration of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s statue in Noorpur Jattan village. The BSP has criticized the state government, calling the incident an act of religious and social insensitivity and questioning what the administration is doing to prevent such incidents. BSP leaders stated that the statue was deliberately vandalized and that it is an insult not only to the Ambedkarite community but to the entire Dalit community. The party stated that this incident is not limited to the destruction of the statue, but also poses a threat to social harmony and community safety. The BSP has demanded immediate and strict action from the local administration and government in this matter. The BSP’s Punjab State President said, “Desecrating Ambedkar’s statue promotes intolerance and discrimination in society.
It is the responsibility of the state and administration to immediately apprehend the culprits in such cases and punish them legally. The government should not just resort to rhetoric, but take concrete steps.” He also added that adequate measures and surveillance should be taken to protect the statue. Local residents stated that the vandalism could spark social tension in the area. They appealed to the administration to investigate, apprehend the culprits, and increase security to prevent such incidents in the future. Several social activists also supported the BSP’s statement, saying that protecting Ambedkar statues and monuments is essential to maintaining equality and respect in society. Experts believe that such incidents are not merely religious or caste disputes, but also a test of social consciousness and sensitivity to cultural respect. They stated that the government and administration must be proactive and accountable in these matters to maintain trust and peace in society. There has been no official response from the government on the incident. However, administrative officials stated that an investigation has been initiated and action will be taken against the culprits. They also stated that security and surveillance will be increased to prevent such incidents in the future. Overall, the desecration of the Ambedkar statue in Nurpur Jattan has sparked concern and outrage within the BSP and various sections of society. The BSP has warned the state government that if it fails to address such cases seriously, it will be forced to take more stringent action. This case has become a significant test of the Dalit community’s sensitivity towards social justice.
BSP protests against the demolition of Ambedkar statue in Noorpur Jattan
