AAP accused BJP of an anti-Dalit mindset after a Babasaheb Ambedkar school in Delhi was allegedly renamed ‘CM Shri’, triggering political controversy.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Delhi after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of displaying an “anti-Dalit mindset” over the alleged renaming of a school originally dedicated to Babasaheb Ambedkar.
According to a post shared by AAP Delhi on social media platform X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reportedly stated that the school’s name was changed to “CM Shri” to enable developmental work at the institution. The remark triggered sharp criticism from AAP leaders, who questioned the rationale behind removing Babasaheb Ambedkar’s name.
AAP spokesperson Kuldeep Kumar raised a series of pointed questions, asking why development work could not continue under Babasaheb’s name and whether any directive had been issued by the party’s central leadership. He further questioned whether such a move signals that institutions and localities dedicated to Dalit heritage would face neglect in future development initiatives.
BJP की दलित-विरोधी सोच फिर देश के सामने‼️
CM रेखा गुप्ता जी कहती हैं कि बाबा साहेब के नाम पर बने स्कूल का नाम बदलकर ‘CM श्री’ इसलिए किया गया ताकि वहां पर काम हो सके।
हमारा उनसे सीधा सवाल है
👉आपकी ऐसी कौन सी मजबूरी है जो आपको बाबा साहेब के नाम पर काम करने से मना कर रही है?… pic.twitter.com/RXMqDcVVwa— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) January 12, 2026
Calling the decision deeply concerning, AAP said Babasaheb Ambedkar is a symbol of social justice, equality, and constitutional values, and altering the name of an institution associated with him sends a negative message to the Dalit community.
The party alleged that the move reflects political insensitivity and demanded clarity from the state government on its intent behind the name change. AAP leaders urged the administration to respect the legacy of Babasaheb and ensure that development initiatives are carried out without erasing historical and social identities.
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So far, there has been no official response from the BJP or the Chief Minister’s office regarding the allegations.
The issue has triggered political debate in Delhi, with opposition parties demanding accountability and transparency over decisions related to public institutions and their symbolic significance.