What happened: Ambedkar statue vandalism and sit-in protests
Reports of vandalism of statues of B.R. Ambedkar triggered unrest in Uttar Pradesh. Dalit villagers staged sit-in protests at two locations, demanding action against the culprits. The administration reportedly installed new statues at both sites.
Where the reported incidents occurred
In Hasnapur village (and nearby area) in Unnao district, a B.R. Ambedkar statue was reportedly vandalised, and Dalit villagers held a sit-in protest demanding action against the culprits. In Chandpur village in Etawah district, a B.R. Ambedkar statue was reportedly vandalised, and Dalit villagers held a sit-in protest demanding action against the culprits.
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