Former MLA J R Lobo and District Congress Committee president and MLC Harish Kumar condemned the move of the Raichur district judge who had the photo of Dr B R Ambedkar removed during Republic Day celebrations.
Lobo told reporters that it is a tragedy that a judge who had studied the Constitution and used the same while delivering justice was engaged in such an act.
It is an insult to the Constitution and also an unpardonable mistake, he said.
“In such a scenario, who will protect the Constitution in India? The High Court and Supreme Court should ensure that such incidents of disrespect to Ambedkar do not recur in the future,” he urged.
Harish Kumar in a press release said that the act of the judge has hurt the public. The public has the highest respect for the judiciary.
“We are confident that the Supreme Court will review the incident. Showing disrespect to B R Ambedkar is a serious issue. The High Court also should make a decision,” he added.