SP MP R K Chaudhary Calls for Removing Sengol, Upholds Dalit Politics in UP
R K Chaudhary, a first-time Samajwadi Party (SP) MP from Uttar Pradesh, has sparked a debate by demanding the removal of the Sengol sceptre and emphasizing the importance of Dalit politics in the state. Here are the key points from his recent interview with The Indian Express: MP R K Chaudhary was a close associate of Kanshi Ram and served as a state minister five times. The Sengol Controversy Chaudhary, a former member of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), criticized the installation of the Sengol sceptre, suggesting it dilutes the significance of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution. He argued that the BJP and RSS prefer Manusmriti over the Constitution, reflecting a move towards monarchic symbolism rather than democratic principles. Political Journey and Demands Having been associated closely with Kanshi Ram and the BSP, Chaudhary outlined his political journey and reasons for shifting allegiance to the SP. His demand to replace the Sengol with a Constitution replica aims to reinforce demo...