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The ongoing dispute over B.R. Ambedkar's statue installation at the Gwalior High Court bench has taken a significant turn with MP Congress Chief Jitu Patwari approaching the Chief Justice of India. Patwari's letter seeks intervention to resolve the conflict between lawyer groups opposing the statue's placement. The proposed installation, initially approved by a court committee, has sparked tensions and protests among different lawyer factions. The Congress leader argues that blocking the statue undermines Ambedkar's constitutional legacy and hurts national sentiments.

Key Points: Jitu Patwari Seeks CJI Gavai's Help for Ambedkar Statue

  • Congress escalates Ambedkar statue installation conflict to national level
  • Lawyers' groups clash over statue placement at HC premises
  • Patwari appeals to CJI for constitutional respect and resolution
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MP Cong Chief writes to CJI Gavai to intervene over installation of Ambedkar's statue at HC premises

MP Congress Chief writes to CJI over Ambedkar statue dispute at Gwalior High Court bench, seeking intervention and resolution

"We should ignore the few opposing advocates and complete the statue installation - Yuval Raghuvanshi, High Court Registrar"

Bhopal, May 24

Amid the dispute over proposed installation of B.R. Ambedkar's statue near the Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Congress has made its entry into the conflict.

State Congress Chief Jitu Patwari, on Friday, wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, seeking his intervention in the matter.

The proposed installation of Ambedkar's statue has triggered a conflict between two groups of lawyers of the Gwalior bench of the High Court.

"The proposal for installation of Ambedkar's statue was initiated with the consent and approval from the court. This initiative was taken to recognise the efforts of Ambedkar and his contribution in shaping India's Constitution. This effort also reflects our (Congress) respect towards the Constitution and its architect," Patwari wrote in his letter.

He also added that, however, this legally approved step is being opposed by some people and creating hurdles in the installation of the statue.

"They are not only opposing the installation of Ambedkar's statue, but hurting the sentiments of the citizens of the country," he said.

"I (Jitu Patwari) as President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, respectfully seeking your direction to get the Ambedkar's statue installed with the consent of all sections of the people," Patwari said in the letter.

Recently, a group of lawyers opposing the proposed development had held a protest at the High Court's premises, which later resulted in a clash with another group of lawyers.

The dispute took yet another turn earlier, when a group of lawyers allegedly tried to block the site of the statue by hoisting the national flag there.

According to one group of lawyers, application to have a statue of Ambedkar installed in the premises was sent to the High Court in February after which a committee to examine the request allowed it.

However, objections to the move allegedly forced the committee to review its decision, although the Registrar at the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Yuval Raghuvanshi, passed an order allowing the statue.

In a letter dated April 21, the Registrar had recommended that, "Since the statue of Ambedkar, who is the maker of the Indian Constitution, has already been installed in the Supreme Court of India, therefore, if a few advocates are opposing, we should ignore the same and work it to be completed accordingly."

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Dr. Ambedkar's statue absolutely deserves a place in High Court premises. He's the architect of our Constitution! Why are some lawyers creating unnecessary controversy? This shows lack of respect for the man who gave us our fundamental rights. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I fully support honoring Ambedkar ji, the Congress shouldn't politicize this issue. The court should decide independently without political interference. Statue installation shouldn't become another battleground for parties to score points.
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Amit S.
The Supreme Court already has Ambedkar's statue, so why oppose it in High Court? This is pure discrimination. Those protesting should read the Constitution first - it guarantees equality to all citizens. Shameful behavior by educated lawyers!
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Neha T.
As a law student, I'm shocked by this controversy. Dr. Ambedkar's teachings are part of our curriculum. How can future lawyers learn justice when current ones oppose honoring the man who framed our legal system? Irony died a thousand deaths here!
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Sanjay R.
The Registrar's order makes complete sense. If we can have statues of other leaders in government buildings, why single out Ambedkar? This opposition reeks of caste bias. Hope CJI takes quick action - justice delayed is justice denied.
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Meena P.
Instead of fighting over statues, lawyers should focus on delivering justice to common people. Our courts have huge backlogs - that's the real disrespect to Constitution. Both sides should compromise and stop wasting court's time on this issue.

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