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- The Hukkeri Bar Association held a protest on Wednesday against Vedamurthy, a man from Mandya, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about B.R.
- Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution.
- The lawyers submitted an appeal to the government through Grade-2 Tahsildar Prakash Kallolli, demanding legal action against Vedamurthy.
- The association held an emergency meeting at its building in the town, where members said the statement was an insult to the Constitution and an attempt to disturb peace in society.
- The lawyers also said no advocate in the state should argue Vedamurthy's case in court or provide legal help to anyone making anti-Constitution statements.
- The protest shows how seriously the legal community treats remarks seen as disrespectful to Ambedkar and the Constitution.
What to watch next
- Whether the government takes legal action against Vedamurthy following the appeal
- Whether any lawyer agrees to represent Vedamurthy in court despite the association's call
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Named India · B.R. Ambedkar · D.K. Avargola · Hukkeri Bar Association · Prakash Kalloli · Shivananda Marinayika · S.N. Magadumma · Vedamurthy
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