At the conclusion of Dr. Ambedkar Month in Jalaun, Dalit organizations raised their demands, submitting a memorandum to the CM for the beautification and protection of statues in 134 villages.
Orai (Jalaun). Dr. Ambedkar Month, organized by the Bundelkhand Dalit Rights Forum and the Dalit Honor and Justice Center, concluded today. On this occasion, a team of social organizations reached the District Magistrate’s office and submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister. This memorandum raised the important demand for surveying and beautifying Dr. Ambedkar statues installed throughout Uttar Pradesh.
Dalit Honor and Justice meetings were held in more than 135 villages of the district during Ambedkar Month. The 14-member team that reached the District Magistrate’s office for the closing ceremony included Tehsil Coordinator Pradeep Kumar, Saneshraja, Usha Devi, Devendra Anil, Sachin Chaudhary, Anita, and Surendra, along with Adv. Nikhat Praveen, Adv. Ajay Singh, Adv. Kiran Mehra and other activists participated. These activists conducted a campaign to educate and raise awareness among the community throughout the month of April.
During the campaign, activists conducted a group recitation of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution and compiled the problems of people in rural areas. The memorandum stated that in many villages, underprivileged families lack access to government schemes. Furthermore, problems such as the accumulation of garbage near the statues of Baba Saheb and the poor condition of drains have also become prominent.
The organization has prepared a detailed status report of the statues of Dr. Ambedkar installed in 134 gram panchayats of the district. The survey revealed that in many places, the statues are in urgent need of beautification. In some villages, there is controversy over the installation of statues, while in others, illegal occupation of government and village community land allotted in Baba Saheb’s name has been discovered.
High Court advocate Kuldeep Kumar Bauddh said on this occasion that true respect for Baba Saheb is possible only by following his principles. They welcomed the ₹403 crore “Dr. Ambedkar Statue Development Scheme” approved by the Chief Minister on April 7, 2026. They emphasized that this scheme must be implemented effectively at the grassroots level to ensure proper development of the statues.
The memorandum primarily demanded that a district-wise survey of statues installed across the state be conducted and an official list be released. Beautification work should be completed soon by ensuring umbrellas, boundary walls, CCTV cameras, and greenery near the statues in the 134 identified villages of Jalaun district.
The organizations also demanded that villagers who wish to install Dr. Ambedkar statues in their areas through the Panchayat should be granted easy permission and approval from the district administration. The memorandum clarified that the installation of new statues should be ensured with respect and administrative support.
Courtesy: Hindi News