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Prepration goes on for the inauguration of Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park by chief minister Mayawati in Noida. The Rs 685 crore project is scheduled to be unveiled on October 14. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT photos.

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

Prepration goes on for the inauguration of Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park by chief minister Mayawati in Noida. The Rs 685 crore project is scheduled to be unveiled on October 14. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT photos.

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Twenty statues of elephants and fountains with bronze elephants have also been installed in the park. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT photos

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Twenty statues of elephants and fountains with bronze elephants have also been installed in the park. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT photos

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More than 3,000 LED tubes have been installed in the park. Each tube costs Rs 12,000 as per the project manager. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT Photos.

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More than 3,000 LED tubes have been installed in the park. Each tube costs Rs 12,000 as per the project manager. Photo by Rishi Ballabh/HT Photos.

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati’s “dream project” — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — is home to more than 20 statues of elephants. Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati’s “dream project” — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — is home to more than 20 statues of elephants. Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

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Twenty statues of elephants and fountains with bronze elephants have also been installed in the park. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati’s “dream project” — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — has been scheduled to be unveiled on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

Twenty statues of elephants and fountains with bronze elephants have also been installed in the park. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati’s “dream project” — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — has been scheduled to be unveiled on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

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The main structure, christened Dalit Prerna Sthal, houses statues of Dr BR Ambedkar, Kanshi Ram and Mayawati. Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

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The main structure, christened Dalit Prerna Sthal, houses statues of Dr BR Ambedkar, Kanshi Ram and Mayawati. Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

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The 33 hectare project in Noida's sector has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

The 33 hectare project in Noida's sector has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

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The 33 hectare project in Noida's sector has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

The 33 hectare project in Noida's sector has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

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The 33 hectare project in Noida has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

The 33 hectare project in Noida has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is scheduled to inaugurate the park on October 14. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's Rs 685 crore magnum opus — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 14. The UP CM, known for her fondness for statues, also has a special police force to protect parks and memorials for Dalit icons. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati's Rs 685 crore magnum opus — Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park — is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 14. The UP CM, known for her fondness for statues, also has a special police force to protect parks and memorials for Dalit icons. Photo by Virendra Singh Gosain/HT photos.

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Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati waves after inaugurating the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida.

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Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati waves after inaugurating the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida.

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati during the inauguration of Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: PTI)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati during the inauguration of Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: PTI)

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BSP supporters gather during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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BSP supporters gather during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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BSP supporters gather for the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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BSP supporters gather for the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati along with her parents during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati along with her parents during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is blessed by her mother during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati is blessed by her mother during the inauguration of the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

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Cops at the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Rishi Ballabh/HT)

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Cops at the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal, Ambedkar Park in Noida. (Photo: Rishi Ballabh/HT)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati (bottom right) stands near statues of herself (L) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (C) and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Kansi Ram in a hall at a newly inaugurated park in Noida. (Photo: AP Photo)

Updated on Oct 15, 2011 01:41 am IST

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati (bottom right) stands near statues of herself (L) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (C) and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Kansi Ram in a hall at a newly inaugurated park in Noida. (Photo: AP Photo)

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