The Ambedkar riddle: Where he fits into the Hindutva movement
3 weeks ago

The Ambedkar riddle: Where he fits into the Hindutva movement

Op India  

A barely 10-second clip of Home Miniter Amit Shah was circulated a couple of days ago, falsely claiming that he insulted BR Ambedkar – the hottest currency in political markets for a while now – and the nation has since been debating who loves Ambedkar more. And that’s why Rahul Gandhi flashed Manusmriti in the parliament – he could not have quoted Ambedkar to directly attack the BJP, RSS or even Hindutva. In fact, via the 22 vows he created and took when he changed his religion, he made it more than apparent that not only did he not want to be identified as Hindu, but he went on to create an identity that was primarily “against Hinduism” rather than Buddhist or anything else – after all, the vows included things like no pind daan, no faith in Lord Ram or Krishna, renouncing Hinduism in full as ‘harmful to society’ etc. ‘Ambedkar was a reformer’ Hindutva, not as defined by JNU jholachhaps or champagne intellectuals, but as defined by Savarkar and practised by Sangh, is indeed a liberal reformist movement around Hinduism. For example, in Annihilation of Caste, which arguably is one of the most stringent attacks on traditional Hinduism by Ambedkar, he says, “I am told that for such religious principles as will be in consonance with liberty, equality and fraternity, it may not be necessary for you to borrow from foreign sources and that you could draw for such principles on the Upanishads.” Further, some have argued that many other ‘reformists’ from the same era were not too kind on traditional shastras or even non-Vedic gods, such as folks from Arya Samaj and Brahmo Samaj.

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Congress attempts to weave Gandhi and Ambedkar’s legacies into singular narrative of social justice
1 week, 1 day ago

Congress attempts to weave Gandhi and Ambedkar’s legacies into singular narrative of social justice

The Hindu  

The passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh put a pause to Congress’ Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan rally at Karnataka’s Belagavi on December 27. What started out as a campaign against Home Minister Amit Shah’s off-the-cuff remark - that it has become a “fashion” to invoke Dr. Ambedkar - has now been framed as a strategy to …

Congress insulted Ambedkar on various occasions: Kishan Reddy
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress insulted Ambedkar on various occasions: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Taking exception to Congress attacking BJP for allegedly hurting Constitutional principles and insulting B R Ambedkar, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said it was the grand old party which had insulted the chief architect of the Constitution on various occasions. Congress talks big about democracy, but it trampled upon the spirit of democracy and the Constitution …

Himachal: Congress, BJP accuse each other of insulting Ambedkar
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Himachal: Congress, BJP accuse each other of insulting Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party blame each other of insulting B R Ambedkar. Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur demanded that the way Nehru and the Congress leaders misbehaved and insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Congress should apologize unconditionally and Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi should stop this drama. Congress and Gandhi …

‘Amit Shah’s statement against Ambedkar disrespects Indian Constitution’
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Amit Shah’s statement against Ambedkar disrespects Indian Constitution’

The Hindu  

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement against B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha was pre-planned with an intention to disrespect the Indian Constitution,” said Communist Party of India leader K. Balabharathi. Speaking at a protest organised by Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front against Mr. Shah here on Tuesday, Ms. Balabharathi said in the guise of celebrating the 75th year of …

'Cong repeatedly disrespected Ambedkar', alleges UP CM Yogi Adityanath
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Cong repeatedly disrespected Ambedkar', alleges UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday demanded an apology from Congress for continuously insulting Bharat Ratna Baba Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has worked to build the country of Baba Saheb's dreams. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has slammed the Congress for insulting Babasaheb Ambedkar Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, the …

Congress has an anti-Ambedkar mindset: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Congress has an anti-Ambedkar mindset: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the Congress and other political parties, including the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of engaging in divisive politics and adopting an immoral and unconstitutional approach. “Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was opposed to Dr BR Ambedkar’s inclusion in the Constituent Assembly,” he claimed. “The Congress never allowed a memorial for Dr Ambedkar after …

Stop hypocrisy, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on Congress protests over remarks on Ambedkar
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Stop hypocrisy, says Ravi Shankar Prasad on Congress protests over remarks on Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday renewed its attack on the Congress for its continuing agitation over Union home minister Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar in Parliament last week. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress should apologise for the way it treated BR Ambedkar Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Opposition and the …

When BR Ambedkar leaned on Manusmriti to draft Hindu Code Bill in 1949
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When BR Ambedkar leaned on Manusmriti to draft Hindu Code Bill in 1949

Op India  

BR Ambedkar was at the epicentre of the political debate during the winter session of the Indian Parliament, which concluded on 20th December this year. Although Rahul Gandhi suggested that a believer in Manusmriti would have a problem with the Constitution, it is interesting to note that BR Ambedkar cited Manu to garner support for his Hindu Code Bill in …

When BR Ambedkar leaned on Manusmriti to draft Hindu Code Bill in 1949
2 weeks, 3 days ago

When BR Ambedkar leaned on Manusmriti to draft Hindu Code Bill in 1949

Op India  

BR Ambedkar was at the epicentre of the political debate during the winter session of the Indian Parliament, which concluded on 20th December this year. Although Rahul Gandhi suggested that a believer in Manusmriti would have a problem with the Constitution, it is interesting to note that BR Ambedkar cited Manu to garner support for his Hindu Code Bill in …

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Senior Congress MLC BK Hariprasad on Sunday hit out at the BJP and RSS saying that it was “ridiculous” for them to preach about patriotism when in the past they have opposed the country’s national flag and the Constitution. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Hariprasad said that the Congress will launch a series of protests against Union Minister Amit …

TPCC to organise Ambedkar Saman march on December 24: Sudip Roy Barman
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

TPCC to organise Ambedkar Saman march on December 24: Sudip Roy Barman

The Hindu  

“The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee will hold a ‘Baba Saheb Ambedkar samman march’ on December 24, 2024, in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament on Dr. Ambedkar,” said a senior party leader on Sunday. Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman told a press conference in Agartala that the party will organise the march in all district headquarters …

Behind the attempt to de-spiritualise Ambedkar now
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Behind the attempt to de-spiritualise Ambedkar now

New Indian Express  

Amit Shah's statement in the parliament on Dr BR Ambedkar, God and Heaven on December 18, 2024 is neither spontaneous nor a slip of tongue. Now Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have taken a strong position on Ambedkar's Constitution vs Manu Dharma Shastra, caste census and the removal of the 50 percent cap on reservation. His spiritual reference to Ambedkar, …

Rise & Rise of Ambedkar as an icon
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rise & Rise of Ambedkar as an icon

New Indian Express  

The fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends. Second, over the last few decades, Ambedkar has emerged as the only leader whom all political outfits - regional and national, cutting across ideological barriers - are competing to appropriate …

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shah’s disparaging views on Ambedkar reflective of BJP/RSS casteist ideology: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Speaking to journalists after chairing a CPI State secretariat meeting here on Friday, Mr. Govindan said the Bharatiya Janata Party, an RSS offshoot, drew ideological inspiration from the Manusmriti. Mr. Govindan said that during the previous Lok Sabha election campaign, the BJP aspired to get up to 430 seats in the Lok Sabha …

BJP’s Dalit Dilemma | Power Play by Anand Mishra
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP’s Dalit Dilemma | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 20, 2024 18:37 IST - 4 MINS READ Dear readers, What’s in a name? Nishikant Dubey of the BJP responded by filing a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of showing a “criminally edited” version of Shah’s speech. BJP leaders shared photographs of the injured Sarangi and Rajput, insisting that “pictures don’t lie”, but refused to …

Congress holds protest at BJP office over ‘insult to Ambedkar’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Congress holds protest at BJP office over ‘insult to Ambedkar’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi unit of the Congress, on Thursday, staged a protest in the city against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar. Holding aloft Ambedkar’s photograph and raising slogans like ‘Amit Shah Maafi Mange’ and ‘Daliton Ka Apmaan Nahi Sahenge,’ the party workers demanded Shah’s apology and his resignation. Addressing the members of the party, Yadav …

CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks; calls BJP anti-Constitution
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks; calls BJP anti-Constitution

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday stepped up the attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his recent comments on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Reading out a detailed statement in the assembly amid din by both BJP and the Congress MLAs over the issue, the CM claimed that Shah would have been a “gujari” if there …

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president and Shikaripura MLA BY Vijayendra on Thursday suggested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to stop “misusing the name of Dr BR Ambedkar” and pave the way for a Dalit to become the state’s CM. Stop hatching political conspiracies and misuse the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar as the people of the country will not forgive you,” Vijayendra said. He …

Amit Shah’s statement has offended Ambedkar’s followers: Mayawati
3 weeks ago

Amit Shah’s statement has offended Ambedkar’s followers: Mayawati

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should take back his recent remark on Dr. B.R. Her statement comes even as the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress-led Opposition parties continue to take potshots at each other over Mr. Shah’s statement made in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. “The words used by BJP’s …

Ambedkar row: BJP files police case against Rahul Gandhi for assault, attempt to murder
3 weeks ago

Ambedkar row: BJP files police case against Rahul Gandhi for assault, attempt to murder

Live Mint  

Hours after Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured in a protest outside Parliament over the BR Ambedkar row on Thursday, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said their party has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for assault and incitement, reported ANI. The allegations arrived following both the NDA and …

'Who'll trust them': Priyanka on BJP sharing edited photo of Congress protest amid BR Ambedkar row
3 weeks ago

'Who'll trust them': Priyanka on BJP sharing edited photo of Congress protest amid BR Ambedkar row

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday lashed out at the BJP over Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Ambedkar, saying that they do not have basic respect for the person who is regarded as the Constitution maker. LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra take part in a protest of opposition MPs demanding Union …

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs spar over Ambedkar issue in Parliament complex
3 weeks ago

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs spar over Ambedkar issue in Parliament complex

Hindustan Times  

MPs from both the Opposition as well as the government demonstrated in the Parliament premises on Thursday over the controversy surrounding Union home minister Amit Shah’s recent statements on BR Ambedkar. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, marched from the Ambedkar statue in the Parliament complex to the Parliament House while raising slogans of ‘Jai Bhim’. In …

Why Ambedkar issue has got BJP scrambling
3 weeks ago

Why Ambedkar issue has got BJP scrambling

India Today  

There are very few leaders who reached the status of a demigod, like Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar has. On Wednesday, a day after the remark by Shah in the Rajya Sabha, the entire BJP brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shah himself, stepped in to counter the Opposition's allegations of "insulting Babasaheb". AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal responded to Prime …

BJP, Congress engage in all-out war over Ambedkar issue, why Babasaheb matters in politics | EXPLAINED
3 weeks ago

BJP, Congress engage in all-out war over Ambedkar issue, why Babasaheb matters in politics | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Ambedkar row: The Parliament turned into a battleground on Thursday as protests led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party MPs and leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi intensified over over the Ambedkar row. Protests against Amit Shah All the political slugfest started with Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the …

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack
3 weeks ago

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Various political parties in the state, including the ruling DMK, slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar in Parliament In a veiled response to PM Narendra Modi’s comment on Congress on the Ambedkar issue, Stalin, in a post on X, said, “Only those who commit more sins should be concerned about ‘punya’. “BJP has to face …

BJP, INDIA bloc protest showdown in Parliament amid Ambedkar row
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3 weeks ago

BJP, INDIA bloc protest showdown in Parliament amid Ambedkar row

India Today  

The Parliament premises on Thursday turned into a stage for high-voltage political drama as the BJP and Congress held simultaneous protests, targeting each other over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi denied the allegations, claiming instead that the BJP had pushed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and blocked his own entry at the Parliament …

Amit Shah slams 'edited video' on Ambedkar: BJP will explore all legal options
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3 weeks ago

Amit Shah slams 'edited video' on Ambedkar: BJP will explore all legal options

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech, and said the BJP will explore legal options to respond to what he called a "malicious campaign." Amit Shah asserted that his speech in the Rajya Sabha was clear and on record, emphasising that the …

Modi, Shah hit back in raging Ambedkar row
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Modi, Shah hit back in raging Ambedkar row

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah hit out at the Congress, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of spreading malicious lies, after a statement by Shah referring to Dr BR Ambedkar triggered a political storm and jammed Parliament on Wednesday. “If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially …

Opposition leaders mount attack over Shah’s remarks in Parliament
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition leaders mount attack over Shah’s remarks in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance on Wednesday set aside differences to come together and attack the Bharatiya Janata Party over Union home minister Amit Shah’s comment referring to Dr BR Ambedkar, jamming Parliament and holding protests. Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should sack Union …

Tamil Nadu Leaders Hit Back at Amit Shah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu Leaders Hit Back at Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Leaders of many political parties in the State came out strongly against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his derogatory remarks against B R Ambedkar in Parliament and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting the Congress for its alleged ‘sins.’ While Chief Minister M K Stalin, in a message on X, said that those who committed more sins alone …

Amit Shah’s comment on Ambedkar: This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance, says Uddhav Thackeray
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amit Shah’s comment on Ambedkar: This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance, says Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu  

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their alleged remarks on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He accused the BJP of systematically undermining Maharashtra’s heritage and leaders, stating, “For the past two-and-a-half to three years, and even earlier, certain BJP leaders have been …

Opposition parties protest against Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition parties protest against Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2pm on Wednesday amid protests by opposition parties against Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar during the Constitution debate in the Upper House. Opposition MPs including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi held photos of Ambedkar in the Parliament complex. Concluding …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were both adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday due to heated protests from Congress members over remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah, which they claimed insulted B.R. In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the House convened for the day, Congress members trooped into the Well, holding posters of Ambedkar …

’Burned Baba Saheb’s effigies..’ Congress demands apology from Amit Shah over controversial remarks on Ambedkar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

’Burned Baba Saheb’s effigies..’ Congress demands apology from Amit Shah over controversial remarks on Ambedkar

Live Mint  

The Congress party has alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in the Rajya Sabha show that the saffron party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders have a "lot of hatred" for BR Ambedkar and demanded an apology from him. These are the same people whose ancestors used to burn the effigies of Baba Saheb, who themselves used to talk …

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the Constitution show that the BJP and the RSS leaders have a "lot of hatred" for B R Ambedkar and demanded an apology from him.Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely be at …

Congress distorted my remarks on Ambedkar; I come from a party that can never insult him, even in dreams: Amit Shah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress distorted my remarks on Ambedkar; I come from a party that can never insult him, even in dreams: Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

Shah also accused the Congress of undermining constitutional values, claiming, “BJP speakers in Parliament presented facts demonstrating how the BJP has always safeguarded the Constitution when in power. They also insulted Veer Savarkar and attacked the Constitution by imposing the Emergency.” Shah urged the media to show his full comments, He added that his party and ideology can never insult …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, asserting that India faces a battle between constitutional values and those who prefer Manusmriti as the governing law as he cited Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s criticism of the Indian Constitution. Speaking as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gandhi cited Savarkar as having said: …

Ambedkar was ready to embrace Islam, says Congress leader Khadri; triggers row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar was ready to embrace Islam, says Congress leader Khadri; triggers row

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Congress leader Syed Azeempeer Khadri has stoked an unnecessary controversy just ahead of the polling day for the Assembly by-elections, saying, “Dr BR Ambedkar was ready to accept Islam. But at the last moment, he converted to Buddhism.” He went on to say that if Ambedkar had converted to Islam, all Dalits in the country would have become Muslims. …

‘BJP forced me to speak on Rahul Gandhi’s reservation remark’, claims Ambedkar’s great-grandson; Congress reacts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘BJP forced me to speak on Rahul Gandhi’s reservation remark’, claims Ambedkar’s great-grandson; Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

BR Ambedkar's great-grandson Rajratna Ambedkar has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party had approached him to speak and hold a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent statements on reservations in the US. Rajratna Ambedkar, BR Ambedkar's great-grandson “The country's biggest party approached me to protest, hold dharnas against Rahul Gandhi's statements…I was pressured for two days, but I have …

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 1 week ago

Either substantiate claims or offer apology: Sampla to Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Vijay Sampla chided leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his statement in the Parliament. Sampla said Rahul’s statement was filled with “falsehoods, disappointment and baseless claims.” He said that the Opposition leader’s behaviour “did not align” with the decorum expected in the Parliament. Terming Rahul’s statement “anti-Hindu”, Sampla said the Congress …

Jaishankar jabs Rahul Gandhi over his 'not Hindus' remark: ‘This is now LoP…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar jabs Rahul Gandhi over his 'not Hindus' remark: ‘This is now LoP…’

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday accused Rahul Gandhi of “attacking Hindus” after the Congress leader launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in Lok Sabha. Taking a jibe at the ‘politics’ of the Congress party, Jaishankar also referred to Rahul Gandhi's old remarks on the Indian Army and his act of tearing ordinance in the Parliament. Read: RJD …

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka leader CT Ravi on Tuesday attacked Congress, saying that its leaders should be the last ones to talk about BR Ambedkar, chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India. CT Ravi was reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's post on X, where he alleged that the BJP placed religion above the nation and quoted …

BJP using religion to protect corporate forces and incite communal tensions, alleges CPI(M)
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP using religion to protect corporate forces and incite communal tensions, alleges CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is using religion as a tool to protect Adanis and Ambanis. Attempts were being made to instigate communal tensions across the country, including Andhra Pradesh, and Ayodhya Ram Mandir was a step in that direction, the party alleged. It was solely to protect the corporate forces like Ambani …

Book Review | Was Ambedkar Gandhi’s best critic or worst?
2 years, 2 months ago

Book Review | Was Ambedkar Gandhi’s best critic or worst?

Deccan Chronicle  

We have in this book an ideal introduction to Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s life and politics. He shows the humiliation that Ambedkar had to go through at all stages of his life, from school to his first job in Baroda after he returned from the United States with a highly-rated doctorate in economics from the Columbia University and again as lecturer …

‘Indians First, Indians Last’: Those Appropriating Ambedkar Never Understood Him
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Indians First, Indians Last’: Those Appropriating Ambedkar Never Understood Him

The Quint  

Babasaheb Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, a garrison town near Indore, though his family hailed from Maharashtra. But all those who extol Ambedkar for votes should also try to explore the intellectual and political ideas he left behind. This is particularly essential today when some of us are busy defining the identity of our fellow citizens, …

Hindus doing politics in name of Hindutva are fake: Gehlot on Dharma Sansad hate speech
3 years ago

Hindus doing politics in name of Hindutva are fake: Gehlot on Dharma Sansad hate speech

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said Hindus who do politics in the name of Hindutva are “fake". Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said those who talk of Congress free India will themselves become “free”. Stating that former Congress president Rahul Gandhi began the debate on “Hindu versus Hindutva”, Gehlot said there is a need for …

'Rahul Gandhi not a Hindu': Union Minister targets Congress leader over remarks on Hindu, Hindutva
3 years ago

'Rahul Gandhi not a Hindu': Union Minister targets Congress leader over remarks on Hindu, Hindutva

India TV News  

Targeting Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on Hindu and Hindutva, Union Minister A Narayanaswamy has said the Congress leader is not a Hindu and makes such remarks whenever elections near. In remarks over the past few days, Gandhi has repeatedly sought to highlight the difference between Hindu and Hindutva and described Hindu as tolerant and Hindutva as power-seeking. "Whenever …

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP with Hindu-Hindutva jibe over Ayodhya land deal reports
3 years ago

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP with Hindu-Hindutva jibe over Ayodhya land deal reports

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports about politicians and government officials buying land in Ayodhya after the Supreme Court verdict in favour of Ram Mandir in 2019. READ: Ayodhya land deal: The inside story of the controversial land agreements | Investigation Before Rahul Gandhi's Twitter post, his party colleague and Leader of Opposition in …

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