UP Govt to add BR Ambedkar's middle name in state records

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ANI Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]
Last Updated : Mar 29 2018 | 1:10 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Government on Thursday passed an order to officially introduce 'Ramji' as the middle name of Dr BR Ambedkar in all documents and records in the state.

The order was passed on the recommendation of Governor Ram Naik.

India's Dalit social reformer, whose full name is Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, is named as only BR Ambedkar in all official records.

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First Published: Mar 29 2018 | 1:10 PM IST

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