Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan, the chief of Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party, was shot at by unidentified assailants in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on June 28, 2023. He was rushed to a hospital where his condition was reported to be stable.
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According to the police, the incident took place around 4 pm when Mr. Ravan was returning from a public meeting in Gangoh town. A car with tinted windows overtook his vehicle and opened fire at him. He sustained a bullet injury in his shoulder and was taken to a nearby hospital by his supporters.
Mr. Ravan, who is also known as Chandrashekhar, is a prominent Dalit leader and activist who has been vocal against the BJP government and its policies. He has been campaigning for his party in the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, where he is expected to challenge the BJP and its allies.
He has also expressed his support for the SP-BSP alliance and said that he would work to defeat the BJP in the state. He has accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and anti-minority and has raised issues such as reservation, atrocities, unemployment and farmers' distress.
Mr. Ravan's supporters and well-wishers have condemned the attack and demanded a high-level probe into the matter. They have alleged that it was a conspiracy to eliminate him and silence his voice. They have also accused the police of being lax in providing security to him.
The police have registered a case of attempt to murder and are investigating the incident. They have also collected CCTV footage from the area and are trying to identify the assailants and their motive. They have assured that they will nab the culprits soon and bring them to justice.
What is BHIM Army?
Bhim Army is an Ambedkarite and Dalit rights organisation in India. It was founded by Satish Kumar, Vinay Ratan Singh and Chandra Shekhar Aazad in 2015. The organisation runs more than 350 free schools for Dalits and Bahujans in the districts of Saharanpur, Meerut, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh¹. The organisation is named after B. R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice.
Bhim Army's mission is to fight against caste oppression and discrimination, and to empower the marginalized sections of society such as Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs and minorities. The organisation also advocates for reservation, education, employment and farmers' rights. The organisation has a large following among the youth and uses social media to mobilize its supporters.
Bhim Army's leader, Chandra Shekhar Aazad, also known as Ravan, is a lawyer and activist who has been vocal against the BJP government and its policies. He has been arrested several times for his protests and rallies, and has faced charges of rioting, sedition and inciting violence. He was recently shot at by unidentified assailants in Saharanpur on June 28, 2023, but survived the attack. He has accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and anti-minority, and has expressed his support for the SP-BSP alliance in the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. He has also said that he will form a coalition with other parties to defeat the BJP in the state.
Bhim Army is an unregistered organisation that operates mostly through volunteers and donations. It does not have a formal structure or hierarchy, but has a network of local units and coordinators across the country. The organisation claims to be non-violent and constitutional, but has also resorted to direct action and confrontation to resist caste violence and injustice. The organisation has faced criticism from some quarters for being radical and divisive, but has also received praise and admiration from many for its courage and commitment.
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