Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Gwalior Protests Over Ambedkar Picture Burning
People in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, are very upset because someone burned a picture of Bhimrao Ambedkar, who is an important figure for many people.
They also chanted bad words.
The protesters, including groups like Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party, wanted the police to take serious action against the people who did this.
They even demanded that a special law called the National Security Act (NSA) be used.
The police had already arrested some people, but the protesters wanted more.
They said they would keep protesting until the police boss, SSP Dharamveer Singh, promised to take action.
Finally, the protesters stopped after the officials promised to do something about it.
Protests erupted in Gwalior over the burning of Bhimrao Ambedkar's picture and offensive slogans.
Dalit organizations, including Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party, demanded the invocation of the National Security Act (NSA) against the accused.
An FIR was filed against eight people, including Advocate Anil Mishra, for the incident.
Protesters ended their sit-in after receiving assurances of action from officials.
The court's outer gate was closed during the production of the accused, and lawyers alleged they were prevented from entering.
- Who
- Dalit organizations, including Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party, protested against the burning of Bhimrao Ambedkar's picture and the chanting of offensive slogans.
- What
- Protests erupted in Gwalior over the burning of Bhimrao Ambedkar's picture and the chanting of offensive slogans.
- When
- Protests intensified on Friday, with an FIR filed on Thursday night.
- Where
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Protesters demanded stricter action, including the invocation of the National Security Act (NSA), against the accused.
- Location
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Accused
- Advocate Anil Mishra and seven others
- Protesting Groups
- Bhim Army, Azad Samaj Party
- Charges Filed
- Burning of Ambedkar's picture, derogatory slogans
- Demands
- Invocation of NSA, personal assurance from SSP Dharamveer Singh
- Outcome
- Protest ended after assurance of action
