Congress accuses Amit Shah of insulting Ambedkar in Parliament speech, demands apology
3 months ago

Congress accuses Amit Shah of insulting Ambedkar in Parliament speech, demands apology

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament and demanded an apology from him. He is and will always be the messiah of Dalits, tribals, backward classes, minorities and the poor.” "Amit Shah should apologise" Congress MP Jairam Ramesh termed Shah's remarks as “very disgusting” and alleged that it shows the hatred the BJP-RSS carries for Ambedkar. "HM Amit Shah, in case you didn't know - Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is equivalent to God and the Constitution he drafted is a Holy Book for crores of people across the world. "The BJP's disgust towards Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was always well known, and the Home Minister's pathetic statements in the Rajya Sabha today further confirm how much they hate and detest Dr. Ambedkar," Venugopal said.

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Kharge Taunts BJP Leaders' Dip in Ganga
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kharge Taunts BJP Leaders' Dip in Ganga

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Mhow/Mahakumbh Nagar: On a day Union home minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam at Mahakumbhnagar, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asked if poverty could be ended by taking a dip in the Ganga and alleged that BJP leaders were “competing to take a dip for the cameras”. Addressing the “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai …

Remark on Ambedkar: Congress and Left parties in A.P. slam Amit Shah, demand his resignation
2 months, 1 week ago

Remark on Ambedkar: Congress and Left parties in A.P. slam Amit Shah, demand his resignation

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y. S. Sharmila and senior leaders of Left Parties on Saturday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for ‘insulting’ B.R Ambedkar in Parliament and demanded his immediate resignation. Addressing an all-party round table meeting held at the party office Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada as part of the nation-wide campaign “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai …

Andhra Congress passes resolution against Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
2 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Congress passes resolution against Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Congress on Saturday demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation following his comments on Dr BR Ambedkar. In a round table meeting organised by the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, a resolution calling for the resignation of Amit Shah was passed and sent to President Droupadi Murmu. The APPC also launched the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign …

'I Don't Want To Work': UP Govt Employee Quits Job Over Amit Shah's Remarks On Ambedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'I Don't Want To Work': UP Govt Employee Quits Job Over Amit Shah's Remarks On Ambedkar

ABP News  

An employee of Uttar Pradesh's Jal Kal Department has resigned blaming Union Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar during his speech in Lok Sabha. Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was honoured with Bharat Ratna and using indecent language for him is an insult to a national hero of the country," he wrote. While taking a swipe at the Opposition, Shah …

Gaddam Vamshi Demands Apology From Amit Shah on Remarks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gaddam Vamshi Demands Apology From Amit Shah on Remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamshi on Tuesday alleged that Union home minister Amit Shah, by his derogatory remarks on Dr B. R. Ambedkar, has not only insulted Ambedkar alone, but Dalits, OBCs and other marginalised sections of society. Calling upon Dalits and OBCs to unite, he demanded that Amit Shah tender an unconditional apology to people on his remarks. He …

Protests at Kalaburagi, Gadag against Amit Shah’s remarks
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protests at Kalaburagi, Gadag against Amit Shah’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Kalaburagi and Gadag in North Karnataka came to a standstill on Tuesday as people protested against Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar,father of Indian Constitution. Protests against Union home minister Amit Shah’s remarks on BR Ambedkar in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. People familiar with the matter said that the activists and members of the Constitution Protection Committee staging …

Sack Amit Shah, demands Congress
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sack Amit Shah, demands Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

In Hanamkonda, Congress leaders led by Warangal West MLA Naini Rajendar Reddy first paid floral tribute to Ambedkar statue at the Ambedkar junction and then took out a samman march to the collectorate and submitted a representation to collector Praveenya. In Karimnagar, Congress leaders led by DCC president and Manakondur MLA Kavvampalli Satyanarayana paid floral tributes to Ambedkar’s statue at …

Himachal: Congress, BJP accuse each other of insulting Ambedkar
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Congress protests against Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress protests against Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD The Congress party staged protests across Telangana on Tuesday, demanding the immediate dismissal of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged derogatory remarks against Dr. B.R. Mr. Shah’s remarks are an insult to Dr. Ambedkar and the Constitution, and we will not rest until he is dismissed.” The protest rally in Hyderabad began at the Ambedkar statue on …

Key meeting of NDA leaders at JP Nadda’s house tomorrow; Ambedkar row, other issues on agenda
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Key meeting of NDA leaders at JP Nadda’s house tomorrow; Ambedkar row, other issues on agenda

Live Mint  

A meeting of top leaders of the National Democratic Alliance is going to be held in Delhi on December 25. Top leaders of the alliance will gather at Bharatiya Janata Party President, JP Nadda's residence at 4 pm to discuss host of issues including the recent Ambedkar controversy. The top two agendas of this meeting are the raging row over …

Manipur Congress leader slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks: Disgraceful
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Congress leader slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks: Disgraceful

India Today  

"We will do everything possible to resist any onslaught on our Constitution and democracy", Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei said while slamming Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his "disgraceful" remarks on Dalit icon BR Ambedkar. Gangmei, a former Manipur Deputy Chief Minister, said Amit Shah’s remarks were "disparaging" and accused the Gandhinagar MP of undermining the legacy of Ambedkar …

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

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

RLD spokespersons sacked after Jayant Chaudhary's party leader slams Amit Shah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

RLD spokespersons sacked after Jayant Chaudhary's party leader slams Amit Shah

India Today  

The Rashtriya Lok Dal chief, Jayant Chaudhary, on Monday directed that all national and state spokespersons be removed from their positions until further orders. The development came days after a spokesperson criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. A few days back, RLD spokesperson Kamal Gautam criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah …

Amit Shah bitten by ‘rabid dog,’ says Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge amid Ambekar row
3 months ago

Amit Shah bitten by ‘rabid dog,’ says Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge amid Ambekar row

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing BR Ambekar row, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks and alleged that he was "bitten by a rabid dog". Taking a dig at the Union Home Minister, Kharge said his problem is that Ambedkar and equality are not in his thoughts. Taking a dig at the …

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

‘You Also Chant Modi-Modi’: Dalits Respond to Amit Shah's Remark on Ambedkar
3 months ago

‘You Also Chant Modi-Modi’: Dalits Respond to Amit Shah's Remark on Ambedkar

The Quint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R Ambedkar, "It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. A Congress leader said, "The way home minister Amit Shah has insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar inside the Parliament, he has no moral right to remain a minister." Another resident added, “The public keeps fighting while they only …

Arvind Kejriwal's scholarship scheme for Dalit students amid Ambedkar row
3 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal's scholarship scheme for Dalit students amid Ambedkar row

India Today  

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced a scholarship scheme named after Dr BR Ambedkar aimed at Dalit students in the run-up to the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls amid a row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the Dalit icon in the Rajya Sabha. Kejriwal said he launched the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship scheme in response to what …

‘Akraman on Samvidhan’: Rahul Gandhi urges Amit Shah to step down
3 months ago

‘Akraman on Samvidhan’: Rahul Gandhi urges Amit Shah to step down

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi continued to demand the resignation of union home minister Amit Shah on Friday, claiming that there has been an "Akraman on Samvidhan" and that that the Bharatiya Janata Party, PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah did a grave mistake insulting B R Ambedkar. Rahul Gandhi, a Congress …

Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'
3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Banerjee expressed her outrage over what she termed as "derogatory remarks" by Amit Shah against Dr. Ambedkar and the Drafting Committee …

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

Amit Shah should apologise for ‘remarks on Ambedkar’: Harsimrat
3 months ago

Amit Shah should apologise for ‘remarks on Ambedkar’: Harsimrat

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday said Union home minister Amit Shah should tender an apology for referring to BR Ambedkar disparagingly in a debate on the constitution in Parliament. BJP anti-Dalit: AAP’s Tinu The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab, in a press conference in Jalandhar also slammed Shah for his objectionable remarks about BR …

Shocked at Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar: Mamata Banerjee
3 months ago

Shocked at Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she was shocked at union home minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about B R Ambedkar and the way he was being “belittled”. Kolkata: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee in the inaugural ceremony of Kolkata Christmas Festival at Allen Park, Park Street. Banerjee had on Wednesday claimed that Shah's remarks in the …

Mayawati says Ambedkar's dignity hurt, Amit Shah must take back 'these words'
3 months ago

Mayawati says Ambedkar's dignity hurt, Amit Shah must take back 'these words'

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said union home minister Amit Shah hurt the dignity of the architect of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar, with his remark in the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. "The words used by Amit Shah in the Parliament about the architect of the Indian Constitution and messiah of Dalits and other neglected classes, Dr Bhimrao …

Shocked by Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar, says Mamata
3 months ago

Shocked by Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she was shocked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on the late B.R. “I am shocked at the comments made about Babasaheb Ambedkar,” the Chief Minister said while speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Kolkata Christmas Festival’ at Allen Park in the Park Street area. On Wednesday, Ms. Banerjee …

Amit Shah’s statement has offended Ambedkar’s followers: Mayawati
3 months 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 photos on benches, chants in the air: Karnataka Assembly erupts over Amit Shah’s remarks
3 months ago

Ambedkar photos on benches, chants in the air: Karnataka Assembly erupts over Amit Shah’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

Photos of Dr. BR Ambedkar placed on benches by Congress leaders set the tone for a stormy session in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday. The move was a protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent remarks on Ambedkar, which Congress members claimed insulted the architect of the Indian Constitution. Congress leader Priyank Kharge took to Twitter on Thursday, …

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

Congress slams BJP for replacing Ambedkar's photo with George Soros in social media post
3 months ago

Congress slams BJP for replacing Ambedkar's photo with George Soros in social media post

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Thursday slammed the BJP for attacking the INDIA bloc over its protest against Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks about Ambedkar. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Selja Kumari, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav and Opposition MPs hold portraits of BR …

Protests & Blood At Parliament As BJP, Congress Clash Over Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remark: Top Points
3 months ago

Protests & Blood At Parliament As BJP, Congress Clash Over Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remark: Top Points

ABP News  

Parliament was rocked with protests and bruises on Thursday as Congress and other INDIA bloc MPs agitated against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks against BR Ambedkar. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the INDIA bloc MPs who protested outside the Parliament. Speaking in Rajya Sabha, the Union …

Ambedkar row: Parliament in chaos as Rahul's alleged push sends BJP MPs to ICU; Kharge says I was pushed too
3 months ago

Ambedkar row: Parliament in chaos as Rahul's alleged push sends BJP MPs to ICU; Kharge says I was pushed too

Hindustan Times  

The political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar saw dramatic escalation on Thursday, placing the Opposition atop the 'Makar Dwar' of Parliament in protest and leaving two Bharatiya Janata Party MP injured due to what allegedly was the result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. L: Opposition MPs protesting on Makar Dwar of Parliament | R: …

Lalu targets Amit Shah for Ambedkar remarks: ‘Hatred, condemn this madness'
3 months ago

Lalu targets Amit Shah for Ambedkar remarks: ‘Hatred, condemn this madness'

Hindustan Times  

After a statement by Amit Shah referring to Dr BR Ambedkar triggered a political storm, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that the home minister should renounce politics and leave. Besides Lalu Yadav, former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav also criticised Shah for his speech and accused him and his party of being “anti-constitution”. “These …

Congress, Leaders Get X Notice For Sharing Amit Shah's 'Fashion' Remark Video
3 months ago

Congress, Leaders Get X Notice For Sharing Amit Shah's 'Fashion' Remark Video

ABP News  

The Congress and multiple leaders of the party received notices from social media platform X on Wednesday regarding a video clip of Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared from their accounts, said spokesperson Supriya Shrinate. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said: "Last evening, a bunch of us from Congress, our party's official handle, including myself, received a mail from X, formerly …

Amit Shah's remarks show old mentality of BJP, says B.R. Ambedkar's grandson
3 months ago

Amit Shah's remarks show old mentality of BJP, says B.R. Ambedkar's grandson

The Hindu  

Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar alleged on Wednesday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the father of the Constitution reflected the BJP's "same old mentality". Several MPs of the INDIA bloc staged a protest in Parliament premises demanding Shah's apology for his remarks on B R Ambedkar which they claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. "Before …

Ambedkar row: Congress's countrywide protest today seeking Amit Shah's resignation
3 months ago

Ambedkar row: Congress's countrywide protest today seeking Amit Shah's resignation

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has planned a countrywide protest on Thursday seeking Union home minister Amit Shah's resignation amid a row related to his remarks on BR Ambedkar, which he made on Tuesday in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Parliament Winter Session. Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar have stirred a massive political slugfest, with the Congress-led Opposition seizing on the comments …

Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ‘some people may be allergic’
3 months ago

Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ‘some people may be allergic’

Live Mint  

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President, Vijay, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his remarks on BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata.” As protests erupted uniting the Opposition against demanding Amit Shah's sacking as the home minister and stalling the proceedings …

BR Ambedkar's grandson takes aim at Amit Shah on remarks: ‘Same old mentality’
3 months ago

BR Ambedkar's grandson takes aim at Amit Shah on remarks: ‘Same old mentality’

Hindustan Times  

Dr BR Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar on Wednesday alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the father of the Constitution reflected the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘same old mentality’. FILE: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi President Prakash Ambedkar and his wife Anjali Maydeo show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes for Maharashtra Assembly Elections, in Akola. He said Shah's remarks imply …

Opinion | Amit Shah on Ambedkar: Congress, Edited Video and Fake Narrative
3 months ago

Opinion | Amit Shah on Ambedkar: Congress, Edited Video and Fake Narrative

India TV News  

There was high-octane politics over a fake narrative created based on an 11-second video from Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in Rajya Sabha. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi joined the fray and lashed out at Amit Shah. BJP chief J …

Amit Shah has gone mad, should give up politics: Lalu Yadav on Ambedkar row
3 months ago

Amit Shah has gone mad, should give up politics: Lalu Yadav on Ambedkar row

India Today  

Amid a row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, Rashtriya Janta Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that Amit Shah has gone mad, and he should give up politics and resign. Lalu Yadav's takedown of Amit Shah came after the Union Home Minister, replying to the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha on …

Siddaramaiah says Amit Shah would be 'ragpicker' without Ambedkar's Constitution
3 months ago

Siddaramaiah says Amit Shah would be 'ragpicker' without Ambedkar's Constitution

India Today  

Following his open letter condemning Amit Shah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. Siddaramaiah claimed that Shah would have been a “ragpicker” if it were not for the Constitution drafted by Ambedkar. I come from a party and a society that can never …

Sheer arrogance: Karnataka Congress slams Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
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3 months ago

Sheer arrogance: Karnataka Congress slams Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his statement on Dr BR Ambedkar, calling it “an insult to democracy”. Shah during his adderss in Parliament remarked that “chanting God’s name instead of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s name would have granted salvation.” Speaking to reporters near the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, Shivakumar questioned the intent behind …

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar derogatory, he has not right to stay in office: CPI(M)
3 months ago

Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar derogatory, he has not right to stay in office: CPI(M)

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday for his remarks on B R Ambedkar, saying he has "no right to stay in the office". A massive political row erupted on Wednesday as the Congress and other opposition parties launched an all-out attack on Shah for his remarks on Ambedkar and demanded his …

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

AAP protests Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
3 months ago

AAP protests Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, other senior leaders and party workers staged a protest outside the BJP headquarters on Wednesday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Amit Shah’s insult to him is an insult to every Dalit, every underprivileged citizen, and every believer in equality. The protest site witnessed banners and …

Amit Shah would have been 'scrap dealer' if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution, claims Siddaramaiah
3 months ago

Amit Shah would have been 'scrap dealer' if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution, claims Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

BELAGAVI: Stepping up the attack against Union Minister Amit Shah for his comments on B R Ambedkar in Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a "Gujari" if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. The chief minister further said that if Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was really functioning under the Constitution, …

Complaint vs complaint: BJP, Congress turn to police as Parliament 'assault' row escalates
3 months ago

Complaint vs complaint: BJP, Congress turn to police as Parliament 'assault' row escalates

New Indian Express  

A confrontation between the BJP and Congress escalated on Thursday as both parties filed police complaints accusing each other of assault and misconduct following an alleged scuffle outside Parliament. Union Minister Anurag Thakur, leading a delegation of BJP MPs, lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of assault and incitement. Speaking outside the …

What happened in Parliament? Who is MP Pratap Sarangi injured after Rahul Gandhi's alleged push?
3 months ago

What happened in Parliament? Who is MP Pratap Sarangi injured after Rahul Gandhi's alleged push?

New Indian Express  

What happened in the Parliament? Protests by opposition INDIA bloc MPs and the ruling NDA turned violent, leading to a physical altercation that left two BJP MPs, Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Chandra Sarangi, hospitalised. The incident is linked to the controversy sparked by Amit Shah's remarks in Parliament on Tuesday, where he slammed the Congress for repeatedly invoking B.R. Opposition …

Modi, Shah hit back in raging Ambedkar row
3 months 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 …

‘I’m from a party that can never insult Ambedkar’: Amit Shah slams Congress
3 months ago

‘I’m from a party that can never insult Ambedkar’: Amit Shah slams Congress

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of “twisting” facts and his statement made in the Rajya Sabha to create an “illusion” that he insulted the country’s first law minister BR Ambedkar. Denying the Congress’s charge that his statement made in the Upper House was an insult to Ambedkar, Shah said his statement is on the record …

Ahead Of Delhi Polls, Kejriwal Targets BJP Over 'Insult To Ambedkar' In Lok Sabha
3 months ago

Ahead Of Delhi Polls, Kejriwal Targets BJP Over 'Insult To Ambedkar' In Lok Sabha

ABP News  

The architect of the Constitution of India, B R Ambedkar, is seemingly becoming a poll plank ahead of the 2025 Delhi elections. While the Congress successfully raked up the issue of the protection of the Constitution before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the AAP is now planning to launch a mass campaign against the BJP over Amit Shah's "fashion" remarks …

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