Archive · 11 Sep 2026
BJP MP Chugh Criticizes Punjab Government Over Ambedkar Statue Desecration
A statue of B. R. Ambedkar was allegedly damaged in Ludhiana.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk.
Members of the Valmiki community became angry about it.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tarun Chugh criticized the Punjab government.
He said the government should protect Ambedkar statues and uphold constitutional values.
Chugh also connected the incident to broader concerns about law and order.
He asked officials to find and arrest those responsible.
He also called for better security at important statues and other sensitive places.
Unidentified persons allegedly desecrated a B. R. Ambedkar statue at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in Ludhiana on Tuesday evening.
The incident triggered anger among members of the Valmiki community.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tarun Chugh blamed the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann.
Chugh said the incident raised concerns about law and order, governance, and protection of constitutional values.
He demanded the suspects’ immediate arrest and a security review of major Ambedkar statues and sensitive sites across Punjab.
- Who
- Unidentified persons allegedly desecrated the statue; Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tarun Chugh criticized the Punjab government.
- What
- An alleged desecration of a B. R. Ambedkar statue prompted political criticism and demands for arrests and stronger security.
- When
- The alleged desecration occurred on Tuesday evening; Chugh’s statement was reported on Thursday, September 10.
- Where
- Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in Ludhiana, Punjab.
- Why
- Chugh said the incident showed failures in law and order and raised questions about the government’s sensitivity and governance.
Chugh’s Criticism
Punjab Government Position
Law and order
Chugh’s Criticism
Tarun Chugh said the alleged desecration reflected a failure of law and order and questioned the Aam Aadmi Party government’s governance.
Punjab Government Position
The articles do not provide a response from the Punjab government or its representatives.
Protection of Ambedkar statues
Chugh’s Criticism
Chugh demanded immediate arrests and stronger security for major Ambedkar statues and sensitive sites across Punjab.
Punjab Government Position
The articles do not state what security measures the Punjab government has taken or plans to take.
- Incident
- A B. R. Ambedkar statue was allegedly desecrated.
- Location
- Jalandhar Bypass Chowk, Ludhiana, Punjab.
- Reported timing
- Tuesday evening; the report was issued Thursday, September 10.
- Political critic
- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tarun Chugh.
- Government criticized
- The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann.
- Demands
- Immediate identification and arrest of those responsible, plus a security review of major Ambedkar statues and sensitive locations.