Intolerable Atrocity: Rajasthan's Bikaner Fumes as Jully Slams Statue Defacement Before Ambedkar Jayanti

Bikaner- A shameful incident of defacement of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue has come to light in Noorsar village of Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. The act, where miscreants smeared black paint on the statue, occurred on April 13, 2025, just a day before the birth anniversary of the Constitution’s architect, sparking widespread outrage among locals and social organizations.

According to police sources, Bichhwal SHO Govind Singh Charan and his team promptly reached the site and initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that some anti-social elements carried out the act with the intent to insult the statue. The police have detained one individual in connection with the case, and the investigation is ongoing. Under the supervision of Bikaner SP Kavendra Singh Sagar, efforts have been intensified to address the matter.

Strongly condemning the incident, Rajasthan’s Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, expressed his anger on the social media platform X. He wrote, “This is an insult, this is an atrocity, this is intolerable. It is not just black paint but a deep blow to the dignity of Dalits and the Constitution. The incident of smearing black paint on the statue of Constitution maker Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in Noorsar (Bikaner), a day before his birth anniversary, is utterly condemnable and painful. I denounce this shameful act in the strongest terms.”

Jully further stated that Baba Saheb is not just an individual but the hope and voice of millions of Dalits, marginalized, and oppressed people. An attack on his statue is not merely an assault on a monument but on the Constitution that guarantees equality, justice, and fairness. Targeting the BJP government, he said such incidents are attempts to divide society and undermine the democratic foundation of India. He demanded that the government take immediate cognizance of the matter and ensure the strictest action against the culprits, including their prompt arrest.

Local residents and social organizations have also expressed deep resentment over the incident. Given the tension in Noorsar and surrounding areas, the police have tightened security arrangements. Social activists have called for concrete measures to prevent such incidents and demanded stringent punishment for those responsible.

The police have assured that a thorough investigation is underway, and no guilty party will be spared.