In light of a recent incident in Parbhani district, the 207th anniversary of the Battle of Bhima-Koregaon (1818), scheduled for January 1, 2025, is being closely monitored by the security agencies. Authorities are on high alert due to concerns about the law-and-order situation, particularly in vulnerable areas where tensions could escalate.
The annual commemoration at the village in Pune district traditionally attracts large crowds, particularly from the Dalit community, who gather at the Jaystambh (Victory Pillar) in Koregaon Bhima to honor the historic event. The Dalit community commemorates the victory of the British East India Company forces, which included many Mahar soldiers, over the Peshwa army. For the Dalit community, the battle represents a significant moment of pride, symbolising their resistance against the upper-caste oppression of the Maratha Peshwa regime.
This story is from the December 31, 2024 edition of The Free Press Journal - Bhopal.
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