Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK
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Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar caused lasting shame on Parliamentary democracy: DMK

The Hindu  

The high-level executive committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said the “insulting and distasteful attack” on Dr. Ambedkar in the Parliament by Home Minister Amit Shah had caused a lasting shame for the Parliamentary democracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises Another resolution urged the Centre to release funds for cyclone relief works. “The State Government requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹6,675 crore to provide relief rehabilitation for people who were affected by cyclone Fengal. Congress demands Amit Shah’s apology for insulting Ambedkar “The Bill has been referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee in the wake of the objections raised by the DMK members in Parliament.

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BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
15 hours, 26 minutes 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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1 day, 6 hours 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 …

Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Kerala Congress to march to District Collectorates over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar, election rule change

The Hindu  

The Congress will stage marches to District Collectorates in Kerala on December 24 to highlight Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s allegedly disparaging comments about the late Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the iconic chairperson of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution. All India Congress Committee general secretary, K. C. Venugopal, MP, told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram that Congress activists would meet …

Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation
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1 day, 12 hours ago

Parliament Ambedkar row: Congress to hold press conference in 150 cities demanding Amit Shah’s resignation

The Hindu  

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday informed that the Congress MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members will do press conferences in 150 different cities across the nation demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "On 22 and 23 in more than 150 cities our MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the CWC members …

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'
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1 day, 15 hours ago

DMK executive panel condemns Union Minister Amit Shah; slams BJP for bid to 'divert attention'

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: DMK's executive committee meeting, chaired by party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin here on Sunday strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for "defaming" Babasaheb Ambedkar. Shah besmirched the sacrifices of Dr Ambedkar, which was "unacceptable" and a "blot" on Parliamentary democracy under the BJP regime, the Dravidian party alleged in a resolution. In order …

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance
1 day, 23 hours ago

Tamil Nadu CM applauds party MPs’ sterling performance

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The ruling BJP’s upper class fascist face and hate politics had been exposed by the denigration of B R Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution, by none other than the Union Home Minister even as the 75th anniversary of the same Constitution was being celebrated, Chief Minister M K Stalin said. Applauding the sterling performance of his party …

Amit Shah Should Apologise For Remark On Ambedkar Else BSP Will Stage Protest: Mayawati
2 days, 6 hours ago

Amit Shah Should Apologise For Remark On Ambedkar Else BSP Will Stage Protest: Mayawati

ABP News  

Lucknow, Dec 21 Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that he should apologise for his statement on B R Ambedkar. In a series of posts on X in Hindi, Mayawati said, "Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, the author of the original book in the form of the super-humanistic and welfare Constitution …

Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk
3 days, 9 hours ago

Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Opposition MPs staged a protest on Friday, at Vijay Chowk in Delhi demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly "insulting" BR Ambedkar. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it "shows their desperation level". Priyanka …

Congress holds protest at BJP office over ‘insult to Ambedkar’
3 days, 15 hours 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 …

Heated Exchange in Parliament as Opposition Targets Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Remarks
4 days, 8 hours ago

Heated Exchange in Parliament as Opposition Targets Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Remarks

ABP News  

The already tense atmosphere in Parliament escalated as the Opposition, led by Congress and TMC, rallied against Home Minister Amit Shah over his controversial remarks about Dr. B.R. Despite Shah’s clarification that he would never disrespect Ambedkar, the Opposition plans to continue protests, accusing the government of showing insensitivity to Ambedkar’s legacy. In a dramatic turn, Rahul Gandhi, walked towards …

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs hold protest marches over Ambedkar issue
4 days, 9 hours ago

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs hold protest marches over Ambedkar issue

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Dressed in blue, a colour associated with B R Ambedkar, Opposition INDIA bloc members on Thursday took out a protest march in Parliament premises demanding the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks related to the architect of the Constitution. BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises raising slogans and carrying placards …

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal
4 days, 15 hours ago

Ambedkar row: DMK, allies protest across Tamil Nadu, demand Amit Shah's removal

India Today  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday staged statewide protests in Tamil Nadu condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, demanding his removal from the Cabinet for at least six months. The protests, held across Tamil Nadu, featured DMK cadres holding portraits of Ambedkar while demanding Shah’s resignation. She captioned the image, “Jai Bhim!” Speaking to reporters, …

BJP, INDIA bloc protest showdown in Parliament amid Ambedkar row
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4 days, 15 hours 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 …

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack
4 days, 15 hours 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 …

Tamil Nadu Leaders Hit Back at Amit Shah
4 days, 23 hours 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 …

Shameless act: CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
5 days, 7 hours ago

Shameless act: CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has “congratulated” Union Home Minister Amit Shah for finally revealing what he called the BJP’s true opinion about Dr. B.R. In a strong open letter, Siddaramaiah tore into Shah’s parliamentary remarks, accusing him of disrespecting the architect of the Indian Constitution and perpetuating the RSS’s idology. “Had Dr. Ambedkar not been born, I wouldn't have …

Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests
5 days, 8 hours ago

Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar: Both Houses adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests

The Hindu  

Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned for the day on Wednesday amid noisy protests by Opposition members seeking an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged derogatory remarks against B.R. When the House re-assembled at 2 p.m. after an adjournment earlier today, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of misleading the country by using …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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5 days, 8 hours 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 …

Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises
5 days, 9 hours ago

Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in the Rajya Sabha which it claimed were an “insult” to B.R. Speaking with reporters in Parliament premises, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “We demand resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘insulting’ Ambedkar; he should apologise to the nation.” Addressing a press conference, Congress …

INDIA bloc MPs protest, demand Amit Shah's apology for Ambedkar remarks
5 days, 9 hours ago

INDIA bloc MPs protest, demand Amit Shah's apology for Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology for his remarks which they claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. The Congress on Tuesday alleged that Shah's remarks in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
5 days, 15 hours 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 …

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises, demand Amit Shah's apology for Ambedkar remarks
5 days, 15 hours ago

INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises, demand Amit Shah's apology for Ambedkar remarks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology for his remarks which they claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. The Congress on Tuesday alleged that Shah's remarks in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the …

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters
5 days, 15 hours ago

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters

New Indian Express  

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 pm on Wednesday following Opposition protests over key issues, disrupting proceedings in the ongoing session. Opposition MPs protested over issues including the One Nation, One Election bills and remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha the previous day. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday …

YSRC Condemns Removal of Ambedkar's Name from Statue in Vijayawada
1 month, 3 weeks ago

YSRC Condemns Removal of Ambedkar's Name from Statue in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

YSRC spokesperson and former MLC Jupudi Prabhakar Rao has condemned the removal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's name from his statue at Swaraj Maidan in Vijayawada. He expresses concern that this incident is part of a larger conspiracy to replace the statue and transfer the area to the Lulu Group for development purposes. Rao further criticizes the government's inaction and alleges …

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DMK student wing condemns T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi’s remarks on State Board syllabus

The Hindu  

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s student wing on Friday condemned the observations made by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi that the State Board syllabus in government schools was “uncompetitive and below par.” In a meeting, the members of the student wing resolved to stage protests with the permission of DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. The meeting also adopted resolutions condemning …

DMK holds protest against Centre for 'neglecting' Tamil Nadu in Union Budget
4 months, 3 weeks ago

DMK holds protest against Centre for 'neglecting' Tamil Nadu in Union Budget

New Indian Express  

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Union Budget and said that the budget seems like a "vengeful act" against the States and people who boycotted the BJP. However, I am compelled to speak before you, in the people's forum, seeking justice due to the discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadu reflected in …

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees
10 months ago

EPS, OPS flay Karnataka govt over Mekedatu sub-committees

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former chief ministers Edappadi K Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam have criticised the Karnataka government for appointing sub-committees to oversee the implementation of the Mekedatu dam project. Palaniswami warned of a massive protest by AIADMK, rallying the general public and farmers against the Karnataka Congress government, the DMK-led state government, and the union government if Karnataka fails to drop its …

‘Congress leaders should be last ones to talk about Ambedkar’: CT Ravi hits back to Priyank Kharge in Keragodu flag row
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Row After DMK MP's Anti-Hindu Slur in Lok Sabha
1 year ago

Row After DMK MP's Anti-Hindu Slur in Lok Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A political controversy erupted on Tuesday after DMK MP D.N.V. Senthilkumar used derogatory words against Hindi heartland states in the Lok Sabha while describing the BJP's win in recent state Assembly elections. Earlier, while participating in a debate in the Lower House on two bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Senthilkumar said people of this country should …

DMK MP apologises after furore over remark on Hindi-speaking States
1 year ago

DMK MP apologises after furore over remark on Hindi-speaking States

The Hindu  

A DMK MP’s description of the BJP as a party only successful in Hindi-speaking States triggered a political controversy on Tuesday with Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi equating it with controversial comments on Sanatana Dharma by other DMK leaders. While the exact reference used by Dharmapuri MP S. Senthilkumar during the discussion on the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023 was …

Ruling party’s allies roundly condemn Governor, but AIADMK, BJP hit back
1 year, 11 months ago

Ruling party’s allies roundly condemn Governor, but AIADMK, BJP hit back

The Hindu  

The ruling DMK’s allies as well as the PMK criticised Governor R.N. Alagiri said Mr. Ravi had been consistently exceeding the powers bestowed upon the office of the Governor ever since he was appointed to the post, and added that he shirked his responsibility by refusing to read out portions of the speech prepared by the State government. Governor must …

‘Consider full text’: A Raja to EC for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Consider full text’: A Raja to EC for remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

Hindustan Times  

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja responded to the Election Commission of India notice for alleged derogatory comments against Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his mother, requesting that the full text of his speech be considered so that it “wipes out the insult and consequent injury inflicted on me,” news agency ANI reported on Wednesday. In my …

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