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The grandiose memorial contains towering statues of Dalit heroes, who're on the bottom rung of Hindu caste hierarchy was inaugurated.


Behenji called the projects an inspirational "lighthouse" for the poor.


The Bhim Rao Ambedkar Park in Noida has been built at a cost of Rs 685 crore and has 15 statues of Dalit icons Dr BR Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Kanshi Ram apart from those of Mayawati and 20 statues of the BSP's party logo -- elephant.


They are symbols of the rise of the party and Behenji made it clear during her speech after the inauguration of the park.


" We liked Behenji's speech. We are proud of what she has done of Dalits " said Raj Kumar, a cycle factory worker from Azadpur in Delhi.


Arvind Kumar, who arrived from Badaun district, didn't seem to mind waiting three hours in line outside before being allowed to get in. "This is a historic event. It gives us inspiration that Dalits can achieve big things."


Source : CNN-IBN.