The 208th anniversary of the historic Bhima Koregaon victory was celebrated in Kalaburagi district on Thursday.
Leaders of several organizations paid floral tributes to Chief Architect of Constitution BR Ambedkar at Jagat Circle.
Floral tributes were also offered at the Bhima Koregaon memorial pillar located in the same premises.
As part of the celebrations, various Dalit organizations including Bhim Army, Dalit Sangharsh Samiti and Madiga Community Federation organized a blood donation camp and health checkups. And mass feeding was organized at various junctions.
Addressing the gathering, Bhima Koregaon Utsav Committee Chairman Vishal Navrang and Bhima Army Bharat Ekta Mission State Mission State President SS Tawade, among others, highlighted the historical significance of the Bhima Koregaon victory and its continuing importance in the struggle for equality and social justice.
Statues of BR Ambedkar at Jagat Circle, Hirapur Cross and various places across the city were illuminated and decorated with flowers as part of the celebrations.
Later in the evening, Central University of Karnataka (CUK) Kannada professor Appagere Somashekar delivered a special lecture highlighting the legacy of the Bhima Koregaon battle.
Published – 01 Jan 2026 20:18 IST
