Monday, November 16, 2009

[ZESTCaste] Mayawati defends statues of Dalit icons

 

http://www.hindustantimes.com/uttarpradesh/Mayawati-defends-statues-of-Dalit-icons/475934/H1-Article1-475674.aspx

Press Trust Of India
Noida, November 12, 2009
First Published: 19:16 IST(12/11/2009)
Last Updated: 19:49 IST(12/11/2009)

Mayawati defends statues of Dalit icons

Unfazed by ongoing cases in the Supreme Court on the issue, Uttar
Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday said the controversial
memorial for BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kansi Ram being built in
Noida was a symbol of respect for the Dalit icons who fought against
injustice.

"Keeping in mind the sentiments of the people of western UP, a
memorial is being constructed in Noida as a mark of a respect for
great leaders and saints who have fought throughout their lives
against inequality and casteism," Mayawati said.

She also charged successive governments in the state with "ignoring"
the contribution of such people.

The BSP chief was speaking to the media after inaugurating the
extension of Delhi Metro service to Noida.

The Centre had recently told the Supreme Court that there was no need
for environmental clearance for the controversial project of UP
government for building memorials and statues of Dalit icons,
including Chief Minister Mayawati, in a park in Noida.

The Centre had earlier opposed the Rs 650-crore project on
environmental grounds.

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