LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas and announced measures to protect statues of the social reformers across the state.
CM Adityanath arrived at the special tribute ceremony, where he was felicitated upon arrival. Alongside Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Chief Minister paid floral homage to Dr. Ambedkar, remembering his contribution to the nation and the uplift of marginalised communities.
Speaking at the event, CM Adityanath said, “Today, our government is going to take another important decision. In Uttar Pradesh, wherever statues of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar are installed, we have seen that some mischievous elements often try to vandalise or damage them. Our government will now create a system to protect these statues.”
“A boundary wall will be built around them for security, and wherever statues do not have a roof overhead, a canopy will be installed so that Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue is protected and respected. Every Dalit, SC, and Basti resident will be connected to this initiative. I am once again on this occasion paying my respect to Babasaheb, ” he added.