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Telangana Minister Demands Ambedkar Portrait on Currency Notes
Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar has urged the Centre and RBI to print Dr B.R. Ambedkar's portrait on Indian currency notes, Times Now reports. Kumar cited Ambedkar's role as the principal…
The Story in Brief
Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar has urged the Centre and RBI to print Dr B.R. Ambedkar's portrait on Indian currency notes, Times Now reports. Kumar cited Ambedkar's role as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. The demand has sparked a fresh political debate over the Congress party's intentions behind the call.
The issue was discussed on Times Now's show India Upfront with Pranesh Roy. The minister called for a positive decision. Ambedkar is a Bharat Ratna and principal architect of the Constitution. The demand sparks questions about timing and motivation. The move adds to ongoing discussions about representation on currency.
The Indian Opinion
The demand for Ambedkar on currency notes is instantly labelled a Congress ploy, but that ignores his undeniable legacy as Constitution architect. Neither should the government dismiss it outright nor should Congress posture. The concrete test: will the RBI issue a substantive statement on design norms, or will it be a political dodge?
Source: timesnownews.com
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