Statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Unveiled in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar Calls on Citizens to Guard the Constitution
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DK Shivakumar unveils Ambedkar statue, urges citizens to protect the Constitution
Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar unveiled a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue in Bengaluru, urging people to honour and defend the Constitution and Ambedkar’s vision of equality.
Karnataka’s Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar stood beside a gleaming bronze figure of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Saturday, as the new statue was hoisted in the heart of Bengaluru’s historic Lalbagh precinct.
The 12‑foot‑tall monument, crafted by a local sculptor, captures Ambedkar in a thoughtful pose – one hand holding a rolled Constitution, the other extended as if inviting dialogue. Sunlight struck the patina, giving the piece a warm, almost reverent glow.
“Ambedkar gave us the Constitution, a living promise of liberty and equality,” Shivakumar said, his voice steady yet tinged with emotion. “It is not enough to admire his image; we must protect the very document he fought so hard to create.” He paused, glanced at the crowd, and added, “Every citizen has a role – from the student in a classroom to the shopkeeper on the street.”
The unveiling coincided with the anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption, a reminder that the founding charter is still vulnerable to apathy and politicisation. Shivakumar urged people to read the preamble, to engage in civic discussions, and to stand up against any attempts to dilute its secular, democratic spirit.
As the ceremony drew to a close, families, students, and local leaders filed past the statue, touching its base and snapping photos. The hope, according to the minister, is that this simple act of remembrance will spark a deeper, everyday commitment to the values Ambedkar championed.
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