BSP Rallies Against Ambedkar Statue Desecration in Punjab

The Bahujan Samaj Party protested outside the DSP office in Garhshankar against the desecration of a B R Ambedkar statue. The Punjab unit president threatened intensified protests if no arrests were made. The party plans further demonstrations and intends to spotlight the issue in the Punjab Assembly.

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) staged a protest on Friday, demanding action against the desecration of a statue of B R Ambedkar in Noorpur Jattan village.

BSP's Punjab president, Avtar Singh Karimpuri, criticized the police for not making any arrests despite a 72-hour ultimatum and accused the state administration of neglecting its duties.

The party has announced plans for a series of protests across Punjab, with key demonstrations scheduled for April. BSP MLA Nachhattar Pal vowed to address the issue in the Punjab Assembly.

(With inputs from agencies.)