Setting up statues of political leaders is a common activity in India.And so is followed in Andhrapradesh extensively.You can see Statues of leaders of different levels.In fact one of the main attractions of Hyderabad, Tank bund is known also for the statues(Damaged during the Million march of Telangana agitation) of different leaders on the banks.The unfortunate thing with these statues is the utter negligence by government and some times damage by some hooligans.Recently some statues of Dr.BR Ambedkar were damage in East Godavari district.
The intention behind this act was not clear still, but it has raised a new controversy in the state.At the same time it also gave a chance to stage political dramas for some opportunistic politicians.These statues were damaged amidst the discussion of ignoring the lower castes in the State cabinet was going on.Some political leaders of backward classes were seen criticizing their top leadership.
So the timing of this incident(damage to the statues of Ambedkar) raises doubts.However state government responded to the controversy and assured to arrest the culprits very soon.But before that BJP leaders protested against this 'damage' and staged a dharna in front of a Ambedkar Statue.
Before this incident there was another story of statues was on, and that was the statement of TDP prez N.chandrababu's comment on the statues of late CM, YSR.Naidu in his statement told that all the statues of late CM, YSR should be demolished.By giving such statement he invited the flak of all YSR 'Abhimanis'.He was severely criticised for that statement.And again if we think these statements shared were revolving around a 'Statue'.
Mostly when a statue of a leader,either a political or religious leader is erected it will be remembered for a short time.And the statue gets the prestige and importance on some 'special' occasions.But as the time passes on these statues are neglected and some time fall pray to weather hardships.I have shared my views on this topic.We have to think over the erection of statues of leaders once again.Are we giving respect to the leaders or using their 'effigy' to get some benefits or hurting their soles...
The intention behind this act was not clear still, but it has raised a new controversy in the state.At the same time it also gave a chance to stage political dramas for some opportunistic politicians.These statues were damaged amidst the discussion of ignoring the lower castes in the State cabinet was going on.Some political leaders of backward classes were seen criticizing their top leadership.
Before this incident there was another story of statues was on, and that was the statement of TDP prez N.chandrababu's comment on the statues of late CM, YSR.Naidu in his statement told that all the statues of late CM, YSR should be demolished.By giving such statement he invited the flak of all YSR 'Abhimanis'.He was severely criticised for that statement.And again if we think these statements shared were revolving around a 'Statue'.
Mostly when a statue of a leader,either a political or religious leader is erected it will be remembered for a short time.And the statue gets the prestige and importance on some 'special' occasions.But as the time passes on these statues are neglected and some time fall pray to weather hardships.I have shared my views on this topic.We have to think over the erection of statues of leaders once again.Are we giving respect to the leaders or using their 'effigy' to get some benefits or hurting their soles...
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