Mysuru: Several leaders representing different organisations, have sought support for tomorrow’s (Jan. 7) Mysuru bandh called by several Dalit organisations, Backward Class Organisations, SDPI (Socialist Democratic Party of India) and other like-minded organisations and associations, demanding the sacking of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks made in Parliament against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Addressing…
Derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Samiti calls for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7
January 2, 2025Mysuru: Alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, the city’s Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Abhimaanigala Horata Samiti has called for Mysuru Bandh on Jan. 7. Addressing a press meet at Jaladarshini Guest House here today, former Mayor Purushotham said that the Samiti has called for 10-hour…
Dr. Ambedkar and Babu Jagjivan Ram statues unveiled
December 25, 2024Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa unveiled the statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Babu Jagjivan Ram installed in the premises of the office of the Joint Director of Social Welfare Department located on Valmiki Road in Paduvarahalli here on Monday. The Minister also inaugurated the renovated office of the Department and unveiled several rare…
Congress protests against Amit Shah’s remarks
December 20, 2024Mysuru: Taking serious exception to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Congress staged a BJPgare Bharata Bittu Tolagi (BJP leaders, leave the country) demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust, opposite the District Law Courts complex this afternoon. Protestors, holding placards condemning Shah’s alleged remarks, raised slogans demanding a…
Dalit organisations stage dharna against Union Home Minister
December 20, 2024Mysuru: Strongly condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, members of various Dalit and social organisations staged a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Bannur Road in Siddarthanagar this morning. The demonstrators demanded Shah’s immediate removal from his position and a public apology. The protestors lambasted Shah…
Mahaparinirvan Diwas observed
December 6, 2024The Mysuru District Administration observed the 68th Mahaparinirvan Diwas (Death Anniversary) of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by offering floral tributes to the statue of the architect of the Indian Constitution at Town Hall premises in city this morning. Picture shows Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, ZP CEO K.M. Gayathri,…
‘Belaku-Holapu: Ambedkar Krantikari Vicharagala Chintana Manthana’ held
October 30, 2024‘Value of rupee would not have declined had there were leaders like Dr. Ambedkar today’ Mysuru: Actor Prakash Belawadi observed that the value of Rupee would not have declined against the Dollar had great leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar been alive today. He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Belaku-Holapu: Ambedkar Krantikari Vicharagala Chintana Manthana’ programme organised…
Dr. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism at a critical time: Prof. D.A. Shankar
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism at a time when Buddhism was on the downslide due to political, social and other reasons and strengthened the religion,” said former Head of the Department of English, University of Mysore (UoM), Prof. D.A. Shankar. He was delivering a lecture on the topic “Dhammapada: Jaagatika Anivarya” (Dhammapada: Global Imperative)…
Colourful procession marks Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti in city
April 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Colourful procession accompanied by folk troupes taken out by various organisations marked the 133rd Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti in city this morning. At first, the District Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) paid tributes to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by garlanding and offering floral tributes to the statue of the ‘Father of the Constitution’ at Town…
PM Modi releases ‘Sankalp Patra’ ahead of LS Polls
April 14, 2024BJP’s manifesto focuses on Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata and Nari Shakti (GYAN) New Delhi: Coinciding with the nationwide birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Father of the Indian Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released ‘Sankalp Patra’, the BJP’s election manifesto for Lok Sabha (LS) Polls-2024 with the tagline ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’, at the party headquarters,…
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