Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:01am on 18 Dec 2024,Wednesday Politics
The Congress demanded an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar during a debate in the Rajya Sabha. Shah criticized opposition leaders for frequently invoking Ambedkar’s name, remarking it had "become a fashion." Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the BJP and RSS hold "hatred" for Ambedkar, linking them to historical opposition to the tricolor and Constitution. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi called Shah’s comments reflective of Manusmriti ideology. Jairam Ramesh and K.C. Venugopal also condemned Shah, accusing the BJP of mocking Ambedkar’s legacy while exploiting his name politically.
