evidence: The Dalits have been denied the right to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti in their own village, and have been forced to go to nearby towns or villages to pay tribute to their hero. This year, thanks to the efforts of Akshay Shravan Bhalerao, the Dalits of Bondhar Haveli were finally able to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14, 2021. They decorated their houses, installed a statue of Ambedkar, and organised cultural programmes.