Congress distorted my words, it is anti-Ambedkar and against reservation: Amit Shah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress distorted my words, it is anti-Ambedkar and against reservation: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a press conference and said since yesterday, the Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and he condemned it. Amit Shah said the Congress tried its best not to give Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar. Earlier in the day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Our demand is that Amit Shah should apologize and if PM Modi has faith in Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar then he should be sacked by midnight. If PM Modi has respect for Babasaheb Ambedkar, he should drop Amit Shah from Cabinet today itself, Kharge said.

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

Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Remarks on Ambedkar: Congress leaders demand Shah’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Congress on Monday demanded resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah while terming his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar as ‘objectional’ and ‘insulting’. Senior Congress leaders, including former Union Minister Salman Khursheed, deputy leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai and party MPs Kishori Lal Sharma and Rakesh Rathore, spoke …

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 …

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM
2 months, 3 weeks 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’
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Amit Shah’s statement has offended Ambedkar’s followers: Mayawati
2 months, 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 …

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

Congress protest against Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

A protest was held in the city on Thursday condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Mr. Somashekar said Mr. Shah’s statement betrayed the BJP’s actual mindset not only towards Ambedkar but also towards the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the country. Due to the Constitution bequeathed by Dr. Ambedkar, people including Amit Shah are …

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

Sheer arrogance: Karnataka Congress slams Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 slams 'edited video' on Ambedkar: BJP will explore all legal options
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2 months, 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

My words twisted; Congress anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution, says Amit Shah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

My words twisted; Congress anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha with regard to Constitution framer Bhimrao Ambedkar, attributing it to “the way that the BJP had exposed how the Congress was anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution and anti-reservation.” Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Mr. …

‘I’m from a party that can never insult Ambedkar’: Amit Shah slams Congress
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Nehru's hatred for Ambedkar well known': Amit Shah claims Congress distorted remark
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Nehru's hatred for Ambedkar well known': Amit Shah claims Congress distorted remark

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to the controversy triggered by his remark on BR Ambedkar, union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of distorting his statement in the parliament. Amit Shah said Congress governments never built the Ambedkar memorial. Baba Saheb got the Bharat Ratna in 1990 when the Congress party was not in power and there was a government supported …

Congress anti-Dalit party, distorts facts: Amit Shah retorts to Ambedkar remarks row
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress anti-Dalit party, distorts facts: Amit Shah retorts to Ambedkar remarks row

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress party of distorting his speech in Rajya Sabha regarding his remarks on BR Ambedkar. Shah also said the Bhartiya Janata Party might even consider taking legal action against Congress leaders on the issue. Kharge asks Modi to sack Shah Earlier, Congress president, Mallikarjun Kharge doubled down on his party's attacks on Amit Shah …

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

Amit Shah’s comments on Ambedkar: Congress demands HM’s resignation; INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for insulting Ambedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress demands Amit Shah's apology for insulting Ambedkar

The Hindu  

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. Mr. Shah said the BJP is happy that the Congress is taking Ambedkar’s name but the party should also speak about its real sentiments …

Congress accuses Amit Shah of insulting Ambedkar in Parliament speech, demands apology
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Ambedkar row: This is what Amit Shah exactly said in Rajya Sabha, watch unedited video
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar row: This is what Amit Shah exactly said in Rajya Sabha, watch unedited video

India TV News  

Ambedkar row: A political row has erupted over the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr BR Ambedkar during his address to the Rajya Sabha on December 17. | WATCH FULL VIDEO Congress presented facts in 'distorted' way: Amit Shah Accusing the Congress of being anti-BR Ambedkar, anti-reservation and anti-Constitution, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said the …

I can never speak against Ambedkar, Congress twisted my remarks: Amit Shah
2 months, 3 weeks ago

I can never speak against Ambedkar, Congress twisted my remarks: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a press conference in Delhi, accusing the opposition party of distorting remarks made in Parliament and adopting an anti-Ambedkar stance. I come from a party and the society that can never insult Dr BR Ambedkar even in the dreams," Amit Shah added. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge addressed …

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

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

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India
6 months ago

Shah, Rajnath slam Cong, Rahul for standing with forces conspiring to divide India

Hindustan Times  

Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on Wednesday slammed Congress and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for standing with forces conspiring to divide the country, making anti-national statements and hurting India’s dignity with his comments during his US trip. “Whether it is supporting the JKNC’s anti-national and anti-reservation agenda in J&K or making anti-India statements on foreign platforms, Rahul Gandhi …

Amid uproar over his remarks, Anurag Thakur hits back at Congress
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid uproar over his remarks, Anurag Thakur hits back at Congress

The Hindu  

Former Union Minister and Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused the Congress party and its “ancestors” of conspiring against reservation for backward classes and Dalits. These are the same people whose ancestors used to call the backward, Dalits and deprived as fools.” Mr. Thakur alleged that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had “publicly called” people from the backward …

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