TIRUPATI: Protesting the demolition of Ambedkar statues in the Konaseema region, Dalit organisations observed the 63rd Republic day as a black day by hoisting black flags at the Ambedkar statue, here on Thursday.A freedom fighter Chinna Swamy hoisted a black flag as the activists of several Dalit organisations shouted slogans against the apathy of the government in nabbing the culprits responsible for the desecration of statues.Speaking on the occasion, Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Welfare Association district president Paramasivan said it was shameful on the part of the government which failed to nab the culprits responsible for statues vandalisation in Amalapurm, celebrating the Republic Day. The desecrations of Ambedkar’s statues amply prove that Dalits are still not treated on par with others in the society.Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams SC, ST Employees Association president M Prasad said that Dalits will not keep quiet if such incidents recur.
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