NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule strongly condemned the violent protests in Parbhani triggered by the alleged desecration of a replica of the Indian Constitution near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue. Expressing her outrage on social media platform X, Sule demanded strict action against the culprits, calling the incident "disgraceful and unacceptable. "She stated, "Desecrating the Constitution is a direct rejection of its core principles of equality and justice. Those responsible must face the harshest consequences." Sule also urged authorities to restore peace and maintain law and order in the region.
Protests in Parbhani over the alleged desecration of the Indian Constitution turned violent, prompting police to use tear gas and water cannons to control the situation. Demonstrators set tires ablaze and blocked key roads, including Jintur Road, Pathri Road, and Vasmat Road, causing severe traffic disruptions. The fire department was deployed to douse the flames. Tensions escalated when protesters on Station Road began pelting stones at shops, vehicles, and signboards. They also burned street barricades, forcing authorities to impose prohibitory orders under Section 144 to prevent further violence.
The unrest reportedly started when a miscreant allegedly desecrated a replica of the Indian Constitution near the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar statue, sparking widespread outrage. Protesters gathered near the statue, and violence erupted as they attacked police vehicles and clashed with security forces near the Superintendent of Police’s office.Local leaders from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, who were first to reach the site, pressured the police into filing an FIR, leading to one arrest. Party leader Prakash Ambedkar warned of severe consequences if all culprits were not arrested within 24 hours.