Ambedkar Cartoon
Author :
Dinakarr
Blog :Figuring Things Out
Date: 5/24/2012 5:29:00 PM
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What was the big fuss about a 60-year-old cartoon being published in a school textbook?
This illustration by Shankar had led, not only to the disruption of Parliamentary proceedings but also to widespread - and at times violent - protests across the country. Things cooled down after a quick, abject apology was issued by the concerned minister, along with promises to make some amends.
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