Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Gwalior Road Renaming Sparks Statue and Constitution Controversy
In Gwalior, a road was secretly renamed after BN Rao, who helped create India's rules.
This upset some people who wanted to honor Dr. Ambedkar with a statue instead.
The group who renamed the road claims they aren't being allowed to put up a BN Rao statue.
They feel they should be allowed to do this since the other statue is on government land.
They even protested during a meeting.
It highlights a debate about who should be recognized for shaping the Indian Constitution.
Now, people are arguing about who is more important.
A road in Gwalior was renamed to honor BN Rao.
The Rakshak Morcha renamed the road overnight.
This action is related to the recent installation of an Ambedkar statue.
The Rakshak Morcha alleges the administration is not giving them permission for a BN Rao statue or road name.
The renaming happened after the protest during a Union Minister's meeting.
- Who
- Members of the Rakshak Morcha and local administration.
- What
- A road was renamed 'Sir Justice BN Rao Marg,' sparking a controversy over statue installations and constitutional roles.
- When
- Late Thursday night, recent.
- Where
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The Rakshak Morcha wants to honor BN Rao for his role in forming the Indian Constitution and were denied permission to install a statue.
BN Rao Supporters
Ambedkar Supporters
Recognition
BN Rao Supporters
BN Rao played a significant role in the formation of the Indian Constitution and deserves recognition via a statue and road naming.
Ambedkar Supporters
Dr. Ambedkar is considered the father of the Indian Constitution.
- Location
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Event
- Road renaming and statue installation controversy
- Road Renamed
- Sir Justice BN Rao Marg
- Original Road Name
- Rajmata Square to Collector’s Office
- Protesting Group
- Rakshak Morcha
- Key Figures
- Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, BN Rao, Jyotiraditya Scindia