Lucknow, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced protest at Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow where he began addressing the convocation ceremony. Dalit students began raising slogans of ‘Narendra Modi Murdabad’ (Death to Narendra Modi) which led to ruckus in the auditorium. Subsequently, the protesting students were escorted out by the security forces. Also Read - Politics Heats up Over Farm Bills 2020, PM Modi Says Opposition Misleading Farmers; Cong Calls it 'Blatant Attack' on Federal Structure

The slogans were raised as soon as the Prime Minister approached the podium and was about to begin his address. The ruckus created forced the organizers to pause the event for a few minutes. According to sources, the protesters registered their dissent against the controversy created in Hyderabad University where Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula was allegedly forced to commit suicide by the student-wing and politicians linked to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). (ALSO READ: Narendra Modi breaks down while reacting to Rohith Vemula suicide (Video) Also Read - 'Great Leader And Loyal Friend', Trump's Birthday Wish For PM Modi

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Disruption in PM Modi’s event after a student chants slogan of ‘Narendra Modi Murdabad’. Student escorted out. pic.twitter.com/s6bdGwqxHQ — ANI (@ANI_news) January 22, 2016

Modi addressed the convocation after the protesting students being escorted out of the campus. Prime Minister recalled the significance of Babasaheb Ambedkar towards the Independent India. “If you look at BR. Ambedkar’s life.He had to face all kinds of criticism,insults. But he didn’t cry over it. Babasaheb Ambedkar had to face a lot of challenges in his life, but he was determined to fight against it,” he said.

“He proved himself amidst criticism & insults. He didn’t let his commitment to wave off. Ambedkar did not live for himself, he dedicated his life to the nation for the welfare of marginalised communities,” Modi added.