The CM added that the move would go beyond symbolic protection to include physical upgrades: “The government will take up construction of boundary walls and beautification of parks where these statues are installed.”

Addressing workers, he framed it as a collective responsibility: “It is our responsibility to honour the architect of the Constitution.”

Significantly, the outreach is being broadened beyond Ambedkar alone, with party leaders saying the initiatives are aimed at reinforcing BJP’s narrative of respecting “mahapurush” across communities.

The Chief Minister said efforts would also be undertaken at sites linked to other icons: “Jahan kahin Ravidas ki pratima hongi, wahan bhi sundarikaran hoga, aur Valmiki ji ki pratimaon ke sthal par bhi yahi karya kiya jayega. (Beautification work will also be carried out at sites where statues of Sant Ravidas and Maharishi Valmiki are located).”

The Chief Minister also called for a state-wide cleanliness drive on April 13 at sites associated with Ambedkar, followed by “pushpanjali” programmes on April 14. “Dirt leads to disease, and political pollution can make a nation unwell,” he said.

Other events

At the organisational level, the BJP has planned a grass-roots campaign of sorts. The party is undertaking booth-level mobilisation, rallies, and door-to-door campaigns, asking workers to carry party literature and raise slogans invoking figures such as Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

“Jitna bada sangathan hoga, utni badi chunautiyan bhi hongi… BJP bina ruke, bina jhuke, aage badh rahi hai (The bigger the organisation, the greater the challenges… the BJP continues to move forward without stopping or bowing),” Adityanath said.

Detailing the party’s foundation day programmes, Adityanath said a three-day abhiyaan would be organised across the state, with workers at the mahanagar, mandal and booth levels taking out foot marches and rallies. “Workers should reach out to people morning and evening to spread the party’s message,” he said.

He asked the cadre to raise slogans such as “BJP zindabad”, “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee amar rahen” and “Narendra Modi zindabad” during these marches, while ensuring party literature is distributed door-to-door as part of the outreach.

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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