Print Dr. Ambedkar’s portrait on currency notes: Telangana Minister
A Telangana minister has formally requested that the Indian government and the RBI feature Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's portrait on currency notes. The proposal aims to honor the architect of the Indian Constitution for his contributions to social justice and democracy.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political efforts to elevate the legacy of Dalit icons in national symbols, potentially influencing future currency design and national discourse.
Telangana Minister for Welfare Adluri Lakshman Kumar on Friday (August 7, 2026) urged the Union Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take a positive decision to print the portrait of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution , on Indian currency notes.
Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi, the Minister announced that he would take up the issue with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the State Cabinet, to persuade the State Government make an official representation to the Union Government in support of the demand.
Later, the Minister extended solidarity to the ongoing peaceful protest organised at Jantar Mantar by the Currency Notes Ambedkar Photo Sadhana Samithi (CAPSS), which has been spearheading a sustained campaign for the inclusion of D r. Ambedkar’s portrait on Indian currency.
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