The Economic Times

After objection, Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan apologises for not mentioning Ambedkar in his R-Day speech

A Forest Department employee interrupted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan's Republic Day speech in Nashik. She questioned the omission of Dr B R Ambedkar's name. The minister apologized, calling it an unintentional oversight. Police briefly detained the employee. Opposition leaders criticized the minister and the ruling party for disrespecting the Constitution's architect.