UP government passes order to change Ambedkar's name in all official documents
- 6 years ago
The Uttar Pradesh government has passed an order to officially change the name of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar in all official documents to Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on the recommendations of governor Ram Naik. The Yogi government's move has sparked a political controversy. The opposition parties targeted the BJP, accusing them of playing vote-bank politics ahead of the 2019 elections.