Vandalism of Ambedkar’s statue sparks anger in U.P.’s Hapur
Tensions rose in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, after a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was vandalized, leading to protests by local Dalit residents. Authorities have registered a case and reinstalled the statue while promising a thorough investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing social tensions regarding caste-based discrimination and the political symbolism of public monuments in India.
Ghungrala and other neighboring villages under the Hafizpur police station limits in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh remained tense on Saturday (June 13, 2026) after a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was vandalised by miscreants in the intervening night. Villagers, mostly Dalits, held a sit-in protest at the site demanding the strictest action against the culprits.
The article includes quotes from opposition parties framing the event as a systemic failure of the ruling government.
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