SaralnamaNotice: The Ambedkar statue controversy at Gwalior High Court campus continues after 9 months. BN Rao's name has been introduced as a rival constitution maker. Tensions have spread from social media to streets in Gwalior-Chambal region. The 10-foot Ambedkar statue is under tight security at the sculptor's studio. The dispute began on when lawyers requested the statue's installation. It has now taken on caste and religious overtones, with pro-Ambedkar and pro-Sanatan groups opposing each other. Police are monitoring the situation closely, with 4,000 personnel deployed at 36 checkpoints across Gwalior. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 07:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Notice: The Ambedkar statue controversy at Gwalior High Court campus continues after 9 months
- BN Rao's name has been introduced as a rival constitution maker
- Tensions have spread from social media to streets in Gwalior-Chambal region