2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP repeating lies to twist history and create artificial differences between leaders: Kharge

Congress president M. Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday countered the BJP’s constant allegation that the party had “insulted” B.R. Ambedkar and his legacy, arguing that the saffron party was only “repeating a lie” in the hope of “twisting history” to create artificial differences between leaders such as Gandhiji and Ambedkar. Gandhiji had suggested that Dr. Ambedkar be appointed the president of the Constitution drafting committee, and leaders like Nehru had agreed to it, said Mr. Kharge. Mr. Kharge also countered the BJP-RSS leaders’ allegation that Congress was responsible for the defeat suffered by Ambedkar in the Lok Sabha election. “What does Mr. Shah mean by saying that you would have gone to heaven if you had chanted God’s name as many times as you took Dr. Ambedkar’s name?

The Hindu

Discover Related