<p class="title">Former MLA J R Lobo and District Congress Committee president and MLC Harish Kumar condemned the move of the Raichur district judge who had the photo of Dr B R Ambedkar removed during Republic Day celebrations. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Lobo told reporters that it is a tragedy that a judge who had studied the Constitution and used the same while delivering justice was engaged in such an act.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is an insult to the Constitution and also an unpardonable mistake, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“In such a scenario, who will protect the Constitution in India? The High Court and Supreme Court should ensure that such incidents of disrespect to Ambedkar do not recur in the future,” he urged.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Harish Kumar in a press release said that the act of the judge has hurt the public. The public has the highest respect for the judiciary.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We are confident that the Supreme Court will review the incident. Showing disrespect to B R Ambedkar is a serious issue. The High Court also should make a decision,” he added.</p>
<p class="title">Former MLA J R Lobo and District Congress Committee president and MLC Harish Kumar condemned the move of the Raichur district judge who had the photo of Dr B R Ambedkar removed during Republic Day celebrations. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Lobo told reporters that it is a tragedy that a judge who had studied the Constitution and used the same while delivering justice was engaged in such an act.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It is an insult to the Constitution and also an unpardonable mistake, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“In such a scenario, who will protect the Constitution in India? The High Court and Supreme Court should ensure that such incidents of disrespect to Ambedkar do not recur in the future,” he urged.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Harish Kumar in a press release said that the act of the judge has hurt the public. The public has the highest respect for the judiciary.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We are confident that the Supreme Court will review the incident. Showing disrespect to B R Ambedkar is a serious issue. The High Court also should make a decision,” he added.</p>