Mohammed Nazimuddin, state president of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Rajasthan, has strongly condemned the incident of blackening the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Bikaner district. The incident occurred on the eve of Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, sparking widespread outrage.
Incident Details
The statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was defaced with black ink at the Baba Sahab Bhimrao Ambedkar Chowk in Gairsar village, Lunkaransar assembly constituency. Nazimuddin demanded immediate action against the perpetrators, emphasizing that such incidents reflect a growing disregard for law and order.
Demand for Investigation and Action
Nazimuddin called for a thorough investigation into the incident, questioning why it happened just a day before Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. He demanded that the police administration take immediate cognizance of the incident and ensure strict punishment for the culprits.
Rising Incidents of Atrocities Against Dalits
Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of atrocities against Dalits in Rajasthan, Nazimuddin cited a recent incident in Alwar where a former BJP MLA, Gian Dev Ahuja, had a temple “purified” with Gangajal after a Dalit leader, Tika Ram Jully, visited it. He questioned when such incidents would stop and demanded action against those responsible.
Call for Communal Harmony
Nazimuddin emphasized the need for communal harmony and peace in the state, urging the government to ensure that such incidents do not recur. He stressed that the Rajasthan Police’s motto, “fear among criminals and confidence among the public,” should be reflected on the ground.
Key Quotes
The incident of blackening Dr. Ambedkar’s statue is condemnable, and strict action should be taken against the culprits.
When will the incidents of atrocities and discrimination against Dalits stop in the state?
The government should ensure that such incidents do not recur, and communal harmony is maintained in the state.
