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The Latest Breaking News from BR Ambedkar

As Foyles names her memoir its book of the year, here’s a guide to the Booker prize winner’s wide-ranging oeuvre of fiction and nonfiction

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The Constitution we celebrate isn’t the one we live under

“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.”

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Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s unusual memoir maps his journey through the republic’s memoryscape

Any attempt at recreating the contours of personal memory against the landscape of a nation’s historical journey is a daunting task for any chronicler. Even more challenging is the interweaving of an individual life into the tapestry of seven-and-a-half decades of national experience – a task that often calls for…

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Ambedkar Jayanti reality check: From parliament to pop culture, India stays Savarna-owned

We all have heard this oft-repeated phrase: “India is the biggest democracy in the world.” But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find it resembles less a republic and more a fiefdom – run by a handful of upper-caste, upper-class Indians who, although numerically a minority, continue to dominate nearly…

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Pays Tribute To Dr Ambedkar: 'The Constitution by Baba Saheb is our shield'

Akhilesh Yadav reiterated that the Constitution is a "lifeline" for those who follow Dr BR Ambedkar. Read further on Dynamite News

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Nation pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 135th Jayanti

Dr Ambedkar was a jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer. Read further on Dynamite News

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Atishi among 12 AAP MLAs expelled from Delhi Assembly

The AAP MLAs were raising slogans against Delhi Government, accusing it of removing Dr BR Ambedkar's portrait from Chief Minister's Office. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Republic Day of India best speech & essay ideas: Republic Day speech in English, long and short speeches for students

India's Republic Day is very crucial in the country's history and identity. On this day the Indian Constitution replaced the Government of India Act of 1935, and the country emerged to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. Republic Day is not just another day; it reminds one of…

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Congress to hold 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim and Jai Samvidhan' rally in Belgaum on Jan 21

The Belgaum rally was scheduled for December 27, but the Congress had to postpone it after the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandigarh: Scuffle erupts between Congress, BJP councillors over BR Ambedkar

A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP councillors on Tuesday over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ambedkar Controversy: ‘…Amit Shah should be dismissed…’ roars Congress

Congress said on Tuesday that the only solution to the Ambedkar controversy is that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should be dismissed and apologize to the country over his remarks on Babasaheb Amedkar in Rajya Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police use water canons to disperse Youth Congress workers during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

A police official was heard asking, "Do not break the barricade", Sit down," as the protesters raised slogans hailing Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arvind Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mayawati calls for protest on Dec 24 against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said that Shah's remarks have hurt the hearts of the people. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav seeks Amit Shah's apology over Ambedkar remarks

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, "Government should apologise and take back their words over Dr B R Ambedkar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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INDIA bloc MPs including Kharge, Priyanka stage protest against Amit Shah

The protesting members have demanded an apology and resignation of the Home Minister and have staged a protest from Vijay Chowk to Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FIR Against Rahul Gandhi: 'Shows their desperation', reacts Priyanka

The FIR was registered by Delhi police on Thursday in connection with a scuffle that took place in Parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi seeks Amit Shah's resignation over Ambedkar remarks

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of being anti-Ambedkar and also demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks on Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Priyanka calls BJP’s allegation of pushing MP Sarangi ‘a conspiracy’

Priyanka Gandhi also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for accusing Congress of insulting Dr B R Ambedkar and challenged the ruling party to chant ‘Jai Bheem’. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kharge Targets BJP: 'Those who disrespect Constitution are lecturing us'

The LoP also mentioned that that in 1949, RSS leaders opposed the Indian Constitution because it wasn't based on Manusmriti. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

“What happens in Kolhapur follows in the rest of Maharashtra.”

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How Ambedkar’s vision challenges RSS Hindutva in Nagpur

Nagpur is a city with deep roots in two powerful ideological movements that have shaped India’s political landscape. The RSS gained popularity in Nagpur after its formation in the 1920s. On another front, Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur is where Dr BR Ambedkar made his decisive shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.

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Akhilesh Yadav on PM Modi's UCC remark: 'All castes must get their rights...'

Samajwadi Party Chief said that the need for the hour is that all the castes get their rights and dignity. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Such stunts can no longer save him": Jairam Ramesh takes on PM Modi over relocation of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Shivaji statues in Parliament premises

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the removal of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr BR Ambedkar, and Chhatrapati Shivaji among others from their original place within the Paliament premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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