The Konaseema district protest was a protest against the change of name of Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.[1] The protest was primarily led by the members of Konaseema Sadhana Samiti, Konaseema Parirakshana Samithi and other organisations.[2]
Opposing the government's decision, on 24 May 2022 several youth gathered and started "Chalo Konaseema" march in Amalapuram. During the march, there was a clash between the police personnel and the protesters.[3][4][5]
After this, agitation started in support of the government's decision to name the district after Babasaheb Ambedkar. Ambedkarite Dalits and Leaders of various organisations participated in the ‘Ambedkar Vaadula Atmagaurava Neeli Kavatu’ on BRTS Road here on 15 June 2022, demanded that the government rename Konaseema district as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar district.[6] Even after this, for many days, the supportive movement of Ambedkar's followers started.[7]
On 24 Jun 2022, the government of Andhra Pradesh officially renamed Konaseema district as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.[8][9][10]
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- ↑ "Mob Goes on a Rampage Over Renaming Konaseema after Dr BR Ambedkar". Sakshi Post. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (24 May 2022). "AP: Konaseema district name change protests lead to lathicharge in Amalapuram". Telangana Today. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ "అమలాపురంలో తీవ్ర ఉద్రిక్తతలు.. పోలీసులపై రాళ్ల దాడి, బస్సుకు నిప్పు". Samayam Telugu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (24 May 2022). "Dozens of protesters, policemen injured in clash over renaming Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ Scroll Staff. "Homes of Andhra minister, MLA set on fire during protests against renaming of Konaseema district". Scroll.in. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (15 June 2022). "'Neeli Kavatu' demands renaming of Konaseema district". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (26 May 2022). "Andhra Pradesh: Protests continue in support of decision to rename Konaseema district". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh renames newly created Konaseema district after BR Ambedkar". The Indian Express. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh government renames Konaseema district after Dr B R Ambedkar". Business Insider. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ↑ "CM Jagan approves renaming Konaseema district after Dr BR Ambedkar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 July 2022.