Lucknow, April 23 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has come down heavily on both central and state governments over incidents of caste-based violence during the birth anniversary celebrations of Dr BR Ambedkar. In a series of tweets, she condemned the attacks on Dalit processions and the disrespect shown to Ambedkar's statues, particularly highlighting a gruesome incident in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), BSP supremo Mayawati expressed deep concern over what she called "shameful and condemnable" acts of caste violence that marred Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in several Indian states this year. She cited instances where Ambedkar statues were dishonored and peaceful process...