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DALIT ICON: The Father of Dalits is currently topping the popularity charts across India.

DALIT ICON: The Father of Dalits is currently topping the popularity charts across India.

Ambedkar now bigger than Mahatma Gandhi

For many, Dr B R Amedkar has acquired a status that rivals the father of the nation, or perhaps even bigger. While he may not be as chic as the Mahatma to be worn on a mug or a key chain, he's still definitely in, as role model for the common man who is, today, fighting for assertion and an identity.

THE OTHER MAYAWATI: Unfortunately for the other Mayawati, the name did not prove lucky for her.

BSP wins but Mayawati loses!

A candidate, who's name is also Mayawati, jumped into the electoral fray, but lost.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bsp-wins-but-mayawati-loses/40296-3.html

REGULAR AFFAIR: Last year a statue of Ambedkar was desecrated in Kanpur leading to widespread protests.

Ambedkar statue damaged in UP town

A statue of B R Ambedkar was damaged in Gunarsa village in Saharanpur district by some unidentified persons.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ambedkar-statue-damaged-in-up-town/32382-3.html

ZERO TOLERANCE: Karunanidhi says those found defacing statues shall be severely punished.

Periyar statue row snowballs in TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi said the state would not tolerate the defacing of statues of leaders.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/periyar-statue-row-snowballs-in-tn/27891-3.html

STATUE ISSUE: A statue of Tamil legend Periyar was damaged on Thursday morning.

Periyar statue defaced | TN CM fumes

Tension gripped the holy town of Srirangam as a life-size cement statue of Periyar was desecrated by HMK men.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/periyar-statue-defaced--tn-cm-fumes/27872-3.html

DALIT REAL-POLITIK: In 1952, Ambedkar lost the LS elections and its no wonder then Dalits today don

Ambedkar's forgotten political legacy

Today Dalit political movement is pulling in different direction, not the one shown by its founding father Ambedkar.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ambedkars-forgotten-political-legacy/27848-3.html

A glimpse of Ambedkar's followers

Dalits keep the flame alive at Chaityabhoomi for the man who got them their freedom - Dr B R Ambedkar.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/a-glimpse-of--ambedkars-followers/27844-3.html

LAST LEADER: Are Baba Saheb

Was Ambedkar the last Dalit icon?

Dalits on Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s 50th death anniversary said their issues have been mistaken as vote bank politics.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/was-ambedkar-the-last-dalit-icon/27842-3.html

AMBEDKAR ATTACKED: Heavy security was deployed around the university area to prevent any outbreak of violence.

Another Ambedkar statue damaged

A statue of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar in the Allahabad University premises was found damaged on Wednesday.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/another-ambedkar-statue-damaged/27831-3.html

TIGHT SECURITY: There was tight security in the wake of last week

Followers pay homage to Dr Ambedkar

Thousands of followers of BR Ambedkar congregated at Chaityabhoomi on Wednesday to pay homage to the Dalit icon.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/followers-pay-homage-to-dr-ambedkar/27812-3.html

STIRRING PRESENCE: Fifty years on, Dr Ambedkar continues to influence the course of Indian politics.

Dr Ambedkar's legacy lives on

A Buddhist revivalist and Bahujan political leader, Dr BR Ambedkar still breathes life as a larger than life figure.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dr-ambedkars-legacy-lives-on/27782-3.html

HIGH ALERT: Mumbai Police hope that most people skip the day

Dalit rally puts Mumbai police on toes

Barely a week after the Deccan Queen was set on fire; security is foremost in the minds of the Railway Police.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/dalit-rally-puts-mumbai-police-on-toes/27763-3.html

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