Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Minister Faces Backlash for Omitting Ambedkar's Name in Speech
A forest department staffer named Madhvi Jadhav is upset because a minister named Girish Mahajan forgot to mention Dr. B R Ambedkar in his speech on Republic Day.
Jadhav wants the minister to say sorry in writing.
The minister has already said he is sorry and that he did not mean to hurt anyone's feelings.
Jadhav thinks the minister should apologize in writing because he mentioned other important people but left out Dr. Ambedkar.
The minister says he respects Dr. Ambedkar very much and is sorry for the mistake.
Some other political parties are also upset about this.
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan omitted B R Ambedkar's name in his Republic Day speech.
Forest department staffer Madhvi Jadhav demanded a written apology from Mahajan.
Jadhav argued that Mahajan mentioned other historical figures but skipped Ambedkar.
Mahajan expressed regret and apologized for the omission, stating it was unintentional.
Jadhav submitted an application to register a case against Mahajan under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Who
- Girish Mahajan (Maharashtra Minister) and Madhvi Jadhav (Forest Department Staffer)
- What
- Omission of B R Ambedkar's name in a Republic Day speech and subsequent demand for a written apology
- When
- January 27
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Why
- Madhvi Jadhav insists on a written apology for the omission, while Girish Mahajan apologizes and expresses regret
- Person Involved
- Girish Mahajan (Maharashtra Minister) and Madhvi Jadhav (Forest Department Staffer)
- Incident Location
- Nashik, Maharashtra
- Date of Incident
- January 27
- Act Mentioned
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Demand by Jadhav
- Written apology from Girish Mahajan
- Mahajan's Response
- Expressed regret and apologized for the omission
- Opposition Reaction
- Strong reactions from opposition parties
