Anandraj Ambedkar, the Republican Sena leader and grandson of BR Ambedkar, spearheaded a protest on Monday against the Maharashtra government’s alleged plan to incorporate verses from the Manusmriti into the school curriculum. The protest saw Ambedkar burning a copy of the ancient text.
The demonstration took place at Kranti Stambh in Mahad city, Raigad district, as Ambedkar and his supporters vociferously opposed the state’s education department. Addressing the gathering, Ambedkar condemned the government’s intentions, emphasizing the detrimental impact such a curriculum would have.
A heavy police presence was maintained around the Kranti Stambh and Chavdar Tale area to avert any potential disturbances, according to a senior police official.
