CM Siddaramaiah slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks; calls BJP anti-Constitution
3 weeks, 1 day 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 was no Dr Ambedkar’s constitution. Siddaramaiah alleged that the main reason behind BJP and Sangh Parivar’s hatred for Dr Ambedkar was the Constitution. Siddaramaiah further said that if Dr Ambedkar was not there, he and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge would not have occupied high positions.

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Congress attempts to weave Gandhi and Ambedkar’s legacies into singular narrative of social justice
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Kharge slams Shah's Ambedkar comments, says BJP government won't admit mistake
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kharge slams Shah's Ambedkar comments, says BJP government won't admit mistake

India Today  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, during the Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over controversial remarks made by Shah about Dr BR Ambedkar. Kharge criticised the government's refusal to acknowledge Shah’s “extremely insulting” statement on Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, and vowed that the …

Congress insulted Ambedkar on various occasions: Kishan Reddy
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

‘Amit Shah’s statement against Ambedkar disrespects Indian Constitution’
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2 weeks, 3 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 …

Congress has an anti-Ambedkar mindset: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Amit Shah should resign, says Kozhikode MP
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Amit Shah should resign, says Kozhikode MP

The Hindu  

Raghavan, MP, has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation for allegedly undermining Dr. B.R. Since that is not possible now, its leaders are resorting to insulting the Constitution and its founders,” Mr. Raghavan said, accusing the party of showing contempt not only towards the Constitution but also towards Dalits. Citing the BJP’s reluctance to conduct a caste census, Mr. …

BJP wants to disregard backward classes: Karnataka Congress MLC slams Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
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2 weeks, 5 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, 6 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 …

Jagga Reddy Seeks Shah’s Resignation
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jagga Reddy Seeks Shah’s Resignation

Deccan Chronicle  

Sangareddy: TPCC working president T. Jayaprakash ‘Jagga’ Reddy has demanded the resignation of Union home minister Amit Shah for his controversial remarks about Dr B.R. Speaking at a Congress rally in Sangareddy on Saturday, Jagga Reddy accused the BJP of disrespecting Ambedkar, who drafted the Constitution that empowers leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. The Congress rally, …

BJP’s Dalit Dilemma | Power Play by Anand Mishra
3 weeks 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 …

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Congress holds protest at BJP office over ‘insult to Ambedkar’
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

The Ambedkar riddle: Where he fits into the Hindutva movement
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Amit Shah would have been a scrap dealer if not for Ambedkar's Constitution: Siddaramaiah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amit Shah would have been a scrap dealer if not for Ambedkar's Constitution: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to home minister Amit Shah's remark on Dalit icon BR Ambedkar, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramiah said on Thursday that the BJP leader would have been a "Gujari" had the late legal luminary not framed India's Constitution. Reading out a detailed statement in the Karnataka assembly amid din by both BJP and the Congress MLAs over the issue, Siddaramaiah said …

Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ‘some people may be allergic’
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah

India TV News  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged insulting remarks against B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, 2024. In his notice submitted to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Kharge alleged that the remarks made by Shah were an insult to the architect of the Constitution and …

Siddaramaiah says Amit Shah would be 'ragpicker' without Ambedkar's Constitution
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

BJP, INDIA bloc protest showdown in Parliament amid Ambedkar row
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Ambedkar is not a ‘fashion’ but eternal inspiration: CM Siddaramaiah to Amit Shah
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ambedkar is not a ‘fashion’ but eternal inspiration: CM Siddaramaiah to Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday for his remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar in the Parliament. “For us, Ambedkar is not a ‘fashion’ but an eternal inspiration. Standing in the very Parliament that runs under his Constitution and calling his memory a ‘habit’ shows your arrogance,” Siddaramaiah told Shah. Amit Shah’s remarks in Parliament …

CM Stalin hits out at BJP for Ambedkar, Congress attack
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Opposition leaders mount attack over Shah’s remarks in Parliament
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Amit Shah’s comment on Ambedkar: This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance, says Uddhav Thackeray
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge takes ‘Manusmriti’ dig at Amit Shah, demands his resignation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge takes ‘Manusmriti’ dig at Amit Shah, demands his resignation

Hindustan Times  

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday demanded the resignation of union home minister Amit Shah, alleging that the latter had insulted Dalit icon BR Ambedkar in the parliament. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kumari Selja and KC Venugopal and other opposition MPs …

Opposition parties protest against Amit Shah’s comments on BR Ambedkar
3 weeks, 3 days 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, 3 days 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 …

Parliament Session: Mallikarjun Kharge's allegation, 'Amit Shah insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar' | ABP news
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Parliament Session: Mallikarjun Kharge's allegation, 'Amit Shah insulted Baba Saheb Ambedkar' | ABP news

ABP News  

The parliament session has gotten heated over a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah about Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar during the debate on the Constitution. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said that Amit Shah has insulted Baba Saheb. During the two-day discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah made serious allegations against the Congress. In …

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for 'Ambedkar remark'
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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

Constitution, not God, protects oppressed: Karnataka Minister slams Amit Shah
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Constitution, not God, protects oppressed: Karnataka Minister slams Amit Shah

India Today  

Karnataka Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17. Criticising Shah’s comment that repeated invocation of Ambedkar’s name has become a “fashion” and comparing it to taking God’s name, Mahadevappa retorted, “Had these people sat chanting the name of Amit Shah's God, they …

Showed your audacity, says Siddaramaiah to Amit Shah over Ambedkar comment
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Showed your audacity, says Siddaramaiah to Amit Shah over Ambedkar comment

India Today  

In an open letter addressed to Amit Shah, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tore into the Union home minister. Ambedkar before the nation.” ‘REMARKS NOT SURPRISING’ Stating that Shah managed to at least “speak one truth” in his “lifetime”, Siddaramaiah said: “Your recent remarks in Parliament have not surprised us; we were already aware of your sentiments. “Please refrain from offering …

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

Siddaramaiah: Some people having heartburn over my second term as Chief Minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah: Some people having heartburn over my second term as Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday dismissed the criticism surrounding his second term in office, saying that some people were experiencing "heartburn" over his return as chief minister. The Chief Minister took the opportunity to credit the Indian Constitution for giving him the chance to hold the coveted post twice. "It is due to the Indian Constitution that I became …

Kharge says people of Maharashtra will give a befitting reply to BJP
2 months ago

Kharge says people of Maharashtra will give a befitting reply to BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed the BJP over its leader Devendra Fadnavis' remarks on Rahul Gandhi showing a 'red-covered' copy of the Constitution, and said the people of Maharashtra and the country will give a befitting reply to the “anti-Constitution and anti-reservation” BJP. “The whole country knows how the Sangh Parivar burnt copies of the Constitution …

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP is not able to tolerate the good work of Karnataka CM, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

An hour after the High Court ruling, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said the opposition BJP has hatched a ‘political conspiracy’ against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The BJP is not able to tolerate the good work, commitment and contributions of the Chief Minister to Karnataka, and the country.The BJP had hatched conspiracy against me too in the past,” the …

‘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 …

'Siddaramaiah Is Our Ram, Why Should He Visit 'BJP's Ram' In Ayodhya': Congress Leader's Comment Stirs Row
1 year ago

'Siddaramaiah Is Our Ram, Why Should He Visit 'BJP's Ram' In Ayodhya': Congress Leader's Comment Stirs Row

ABP News  

A recent statement by Karnataka Congress leader equating Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to Lord Ram created a stir in the state on Tuesday. Former Karnataka Minister Holalkere Anjaneya compared Siddaramaiah to Lord Ram and said the idol installed inside the sanctum sanctorum in Ayodhya would be 'BJP's Ram'. The statement of Anjaneya comes after CM Siddaramaiah said that he has not …

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