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<p>The political faceoff in India over the row involving Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is not over yet. Just days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc fought over the issue in the Winter Session of Parliament, a similar issue has emerged in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh.</p>
<p>Visuals shared by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (Dec 24) showed a fight between the councillors of the BJP and the Congress over the Ambedkar row. The incident took place during the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.</p>
<h2><strong>The brawl between councillors of different political fronts</strong></h2>
<p>ANI reported that the councillors of the Congress and its national ally the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) passed a motion against Indian Home Minister Amit Shah (over his remarks on Dr Ambedkar) and demanded his resignation.</p>
<h3><strong>Here's a look at the video:</strong></h3>
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<p>BJP councillors, meanwhile, accused the Congress of trying to belittle Dr Ambedkar during the government of the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-what-is-the-ambedkar-row-that-disrupted-indian-parliament-785556">Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament?</a></strong></p>
<p>Separately, BJP member and nominated councillor Anil Masih targeted the Congress by saying that its leader Rahul Gandhi was out on bail (citing the National Herald Case). </p>
<p>The video shared by ANI showed the councillors pushing and arguing with each other as other councillors tried to calm them down.</p>
<h2><strong>What is Ambedkar row and subsequent political faceoff?</strong></h2>
<p>The political slugfest erupted when Home Minister Shah made a statement on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.</p>
<p>Taking a dig at the opposition, Shah said "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)."</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-is-anti-ambedkar-amit-shah-responds-to-oppn-criticism-of-his-remarks-on-dalit-icon-785029">'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon</a></strong></p>
<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following a disagreement with the Nehru government.</p>
<p>Opposition lawmakers considered the home minister's remarks an insult to Ambedkar. Shah, meanwhile, accused the opposition of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The political slugfest erupted when Home Minister Shah made a statement on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the "75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.



New Delhi/Chandigarh The political faceoff in India over the row involving Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is not over yet. Just days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc fought over the issue in the Winter Session of Parliament, a similar issue has emerged in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (Dec 24) showed a fight between the councillors of the BJP and the Congress over the Ambedkar row. The incident took place during the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The brawl between councillors of different political fronts ANI reported that the councillors of the Congress and its national ally the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) passed a motion against Indian Home Minister Amit Shah (over his remarks on Dr Ambedkar) and demanded his resignation. Here's a look at the video: #WATCH | Scuffle erupted between Congress and BJP councillors over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today Nominated councillor Anil Masih had targeted Congress and stated that Rahul Gandhi is out on bail, citing… pic.twitter.com/iZmLidgbT0 — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024 × BJP councillors, meanwhile, accused the Congress of trying to belittle Dr Ambedkar during the government of the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Also read | Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament? Separately, BJP member and nominated councillor Anil Masih targeted the Congress by saying that its leader Rahul Gandhi was out on bail (citing the National Herald Case). The video shared by ANI showed the councillors pushing and arguing with each other as other councillors tried to calm them down. What is Ambedkar row and subsequent political faceoff? The political slugfest erupted when Home Minister Shah made a statement on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Taking a dig at the opposition, Shah said "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)." Also read | 'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following a disagreement with the Nehru government. Opposition lawmakers considered the home minister's remarks an insult to Ambedkar. Shah, meanwhile, accused the opposition of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The political faceoff in India over the row involving Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is not over yet. Just days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc fought over the issue in the Winter Session of Parliament, a similar issue has emerged in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh.</p>

<p>Visuals shared by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (Dec 24) showed a fight between the councillors of the BJP and the Congress over the Ambedkar row. The incident took place during the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.</p>

<h2><strong>The brawl&nbsp;between councillors of different political fronts</strong></h2>

<p>ANI reported that the councillors of the Congress and its national ally&nbsp;the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) passed a motion against Indian Home Minister Amit Shah (over his remarks on Dr Ambedkar) and demanded his resignation.</p>

<h3><strong>Here's a look at the video:</strong></h3>

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<p>BJP councillors, meanwhile, accused the Congress of trying to belittle Dr Ambedkar during the government of the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explained-what-is-the-ambedkar-row-that-disrupted-indian-parliament-785556">Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament?</a></strong></p>

<p>Separately, BJP member and nominated&nbsp;councillor Anil Masih targeted the Congress by saying that its leader Rahul Gandhi was out on bail (citing the National Herald Case).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video shared by ANI showed the councillors pushing and arguing with each other as other councillors tried to calm them down.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Ambedkar row and subsequent political faceoff?</strong></h2>

<p>The political slugfest erupted when Home Minister Shah made a statement on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.</p>

<p>Taking a dig at the opposition, Shah said&nbsp;"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-is-anti-ambedkar-amit-shah-responds-to-oppn-criticism-of-his-remarks-on-dalit-icon-785029">'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon</a></strong></p>

<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following a disagreement with the Nehru government.</p>

<p>Opposition lawmakers considered the home minister's remarks an insult to Ambedkar. Shah, meanwhile, accused the opposition of sharing a trimmed version of his speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The political faceoff in India over the row involving Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is not over yet. Just days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc fought over the issue in the Winter Session of Parliament, a similar issue has emerged in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh.

The political faceoff in India over the row involving Dalit icon Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is not over yet. Just days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc fought over the issue in the Winter Session of Parliament, a similar issue has emerged in the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh. Visuals shared by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (Dec 24) showed a fight between the councillors of the BJP and the Congress over the Ambedkar row. The incident took place during the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. The brawl between councillors of different political fronts ANI reported that the councillors of the Congress and its national ally the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) passed a motion against Indian Home Minister Amit Shah (over his remarks on Dr Ambedkar) and demanded his resignation. Here's a look at the video: #WATCH | Scuffle erupted between Congress and BJP councillors over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today Nominated councillor Anil Masih had targeted Congress and stated that Rahul Gandhi is out on bail, citing… pic.twitter.com/iZmLidgbT0 — ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024 × BJP councillors, meanwhile, accused the Congress of trying to belittle Dr Ambedkar during the government of the country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Also read | Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament? Separately, BJP member and nominated councillor Anil Masih targeted the Congress by saying that its leader Rahul Gandhi was out on bail (citing the National Herald Case). The video shared by ANI showed the councillors pushing and arguing with each other as other councillors tried to calm them down. What is Ambedkar row and subsequent political faceoff? The political slugfest erupted when Home Minister Shah made a statement on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the 75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Taking a dig at the opposition, Shah said "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)." Also read | 'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following a disagreement with the Nehru government. Opposition lawmakers considered the home minister's remarks an insult to Ambedkar. Shah, meanwhile, accused the opposition of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>From verbal duels to physical duels, Indian Parliament has seen it all this week, as a result of the now infamous 'Ambedkar Row'. After the embarrassing ruckus that took place on Thursday, the ruling BJP has filed a Police complaint against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "physical assault and incitement".</p>
<p>In response, the Opposition Congress party has filed a Police complaint against BJP MPs for pushing Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandling" Rahul Gandhi. On Friday, the Lower House of Parliament Lok Sabha and the Upper House Rajya Sabha have been adjourned sine die(without any future date specified for resumption). </p>
<h2><strong>How it all began...</strong></h2>
<p>The political slugfest erupted after Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the '75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution'. Taking a dig at the Congress-led opposition, Amit Shah mentioned that, “it has become a trend to repeat Ambedkar’s name over and over. If they had chanted God’s name as much, they would have attained heaven in seven lifetimes”(remarks originally made in Hindi).</p>
<p>Shah expressed happiness that more people were taking Ambedkar's name these days but also went on to list out what he cited as injustices meted out by the Congress Party. Shah also reminded everyone that Ambedkar had to quit the first cabinet led by Jawaharlal Nehru, due to his disagreement with the Congress government's policies.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-parliament-scuffle-becomes-a-war-of-words-between-bjp-and-congress-who-said-what-785299">Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress. Who said what?</a></strong></p>
<p>Opposition Parliamentarians considered Shah's remarks as an insult to Ambedkar and started their protests and social media offensive. Rahul Gandhi said, “Those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely have problems with Ambedkar ji.” The Congress party alleged that Shah’s remarks during a debate on the Constitution show that the BJP and the RSS leaders have a “lot of hatred” for Ambedkar.</p>
<p>Shah accused the Congress of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. As the controversy escalated, Congress MPs began demanding the resignation of the Home Minister for allegedly insulting Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi came to the defence of Amit Shah, and accused the Congress of "theatrics". </p>
<h2><strong>The scuffle in Parliament </strong></h2>
<p>On Thursday, the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition INDIA bloc representatives had staged a protest in the Parliament premises, when a scuffle broke out between the two sides. Two BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured and later hospitalised. </p>
<p>BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarangi claimed that he was standing on the stairs when another member of Parliament fell on him, leading to an injury on his head. Further, a woman BJP MP accused Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her. BJP's Phangnon Konyak alleged that Rahul Gandhi shouted at her when she was protesting at the Parliament premises.</p>
<p>"Today while protesting, it was a peaceful protest. I was standing outside just below the staircase of Makar Dwar. Something happened to me for which I feel really disheartened. Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi ji came in very close proximity to me. I really felt very uncomfortable and he started shouting at me which I felt is very unbecoming of a leader of the opposition," Konyak said. The BJP MP from Nagaland said that she could have defended herself but did not do so.</p>
<p>Congress ally DMK's Tiruchi Siva contested the claims made by the ruling party MPs. “This is the version of one side. There was a demonstration going on outside and Mr Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the other house, is a very senior person and he has complained that he was only pushed. We respect all elder members. We respect every woman in this country. Nothing has happened of that sort,” he said.</p>
<h2><strong>The legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar</strong></h2>
<p>Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer continues to have a significant effect on modern India, so much so that Ambedkar is equated to God by his followers. He holds a social and political influence on Indian society, thanks to the social justice movement which empowered backward and suppressed classes in the country. His political philosophy has given rise to a large number of political parties, publications and workers' unions that remain active across India.</p>
<p>Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his primary schooling in Satara, Maharashtra and his secondary education from Elphinstone High School in Bombay. His education was achieved in the face of significant discrimination, for he belonged to the Scheduled Caste (then considered as ‘untouchables’). In his autobiographical note ‘Waiting for a Visa’, he recalled how he was not allowed to drink water from the common water tap at his school.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch | Race to Power: Uproar in Indian Parliament over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar</strong></p>
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<p>Dr Ambedkar graduated from Bombay University in 1912 with a BA in Economics and Political Science. On account of his excellent performance at college, in 1913 he was awarded a scholarship by Sayajirao Gaikwad, then Maharaja (King) of Baroda state to pursue his MA and PhD at Columbia University in New York, USA. After Columbia, Dr. Ambedkar moved to London, where he registered at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study economics, and enrolled in Grey’s Inn to study law. However, due to lack of funds, he had to return to India in 1917. In 1918, he became a Professor of Political Economy at Sydenham College, Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay). </p>
<p>Dr Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (Society for Welfare of the Ostracized) and led social movements such as Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 to demand justice and equal access to public resources for the historically oppressed castes of the Indian society. In the same year, he entered the Bombay Legislative Council as a nominated member.</p>
<p>In 1946, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India. On 15 August 1947, he took oath as the first Law Minister of independent India. Subsequently, he was elected Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and steered the process of drafting India’s Constitution. Mahavir Tyagi, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described Dr Ambedkar as “the main artist” who “laid aside his brush and unveiled the picture for the public to see and comment upon”.</p>
<p>Dr Rajendra Prasad, who presided over the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of the Indian Republic, said: “Sitting in the Chair and watching the proceedings from day to day, I have realised as nobody else could have, with what zeal and devotion the members of the Drafting Committee and especially its Chairman, Dr Ambedkar in spite of his indifferent health, have worked. We could never make a decision which was or could be ever so right as when we put him on the Drafting Committee and made him its Chairman. He has not only justified his selection but has added lustre to the work which he has done.”</p>
<p>After the first General Election in 1952, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in the same year. In 1953, he was awarded another honorary doctorate from Osmania University, Hyderabad.</p>


The political slugfest erupted after Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the '75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution'.



Chennai/New Delhi From verbal duels to physical duels, Indian Parliament has seen it all this week, as a result of the now infamous 'Ambedkar Row'. After the embarrassing ruckus that took place on Thursday, the ruling BJP has filed a Police complaint against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "physical assault and incitement". In response, the Opposition Congress party has filed a Police complaint against BJP MPs for pushing Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandling" Rahul Gandhi. On Friday, the Lower House of Parliament Lok Sabha and the Upper House Rajya Sabha have been adjourned sine die(without any future date specified for resumption). How it all began... The political slugfest erupted after Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the '75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution'. Taking a dig at the Congress-led opposition, Amit Shah mentioned that, “it has become a trend to repeat Ambedkar’s name over and over. If they had chanted God’s name as much, they would have attained heaven in seven lifetimes”(remarks originally made in Hindi). Shah expressed happiness that more people were taking Ambedkar's name these days but also went on to list out what he cited as injustices meted out by the Congress Party. Shah also reminded everyone that Ambedkar had to quit the first cabinet led by Jawaharlal Nehru, due to his disagreement with the Congress government's policies. Also read | Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress. Who said what? Opposition Parliamentarians considered Shah's remarks as an insult to Ambedkar and started their protests and social media offensive. Rahul Gandhi said, “Those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely have problems with Ambedkar ji.” The Congress party alleged that Shah’s remarks during a debate on the Constitution show that the BJP and the RSS leaders have a “lot of hatred” for Ambedkar. Shah accused the Congress of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. As the controversy escalated, Congress MPs began demanding the resignation of the Home Minister for allegedly insulting Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi came to the defence of Amit Shah, and accused the Congress of "theatrics". The scuffle in Parliament On Thursday, the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition INDIA bloc representatives had staged a protest in the Parliament premises, when a scuffle broke out between the two sides. Two BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured and later hospitalised. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarangi claimed that he was standing on the stairs when another member of Parliament fell on him, leading to an injury on his head. Further, a woman BJP MP accused Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her. BJP's Phangnon Konyak alleged that Rahul Gandhi shouted at her when she was protesting at the Parliament premises. "Today while protesting, it was a peaceful protest. I was standing outside just below the staircase of Makar Dwar. Something happened to me for which I feel really disheartened. Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi ji came in very close proximity to me. I really felt very uncomfortable and he started shouting at me which I felt is very unbecoming of a leader of the opposition," Konyak said. The BJP MP from Nagaland said that she could have defended herself but did not do so. Congress ally DMK's Tiruchi Siva contested the claims made by the ruling party MPs. “This is the version of one side. There was a demonstration going on outside and Mr Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the other house, is a very senior person and he has complained that he was only pushed. We respect all elder members. We respect every woman in this country. Nothing has happened of that sort,” he said. The legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer continues to have a significant effect on modern India, so much so that Ambedkar is equated to God by his followers. He holds a social and political influence on Indian society, thanks to the social justice movement which empowered backward and suppressed classes in the country. His political philosophy has given rise to a large number of political parties, publications and workers' unions that remain active across India. Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his primary schooling in Satara, Maharashtra and his secondary education from Elphinstone High School in Bombay. His education was achieved in the face of significant discrimination, for he belonged to the Scheduled Caste (then considered as ‘untouchables’). In his autobiographical note ‘Waiting for a Visa’, he recalled how he was not allowed to drink water from the common water tap at his school. Also watch | Race to Power: Uproar in Indian Parliament over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar Dr Ambedkar graduated from Bombay University in 1912 with a BA in Economics and Political Science. On account of his excellent performance at college, in 1913 he was awarded a scholarship by Sayajirao Gaikwad, then Maharaja (King) of Baroda state to pursue his MA and PhD at Columbia University in New York, USA. After Columbia, Dr. Ambedkar moved to London, where he registered at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study economics, and enrolled in Grey’s Inn to study law. However, due to lack of funds, he had to return to India in 1917. In 1918, he became a Professor of Political Economy at Sydenham College, Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay). Dr Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (Society for Welfare of the Ostracized) and led social movements such as Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 to demand justice and equal access to public resources for the historically oppressed castes of the Indian society. In the same year, he entered the Bombay Legislative Council as a nominated member. In 1946, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India. On 15 August 1947, he took oath as the first Law Minister of independent India. Subsequently, he was elected Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and steered the process of drafting India’s Constitution. Mahavir Tyagi, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described Dr Ambedkar as “the main artist” who “laid aside his brush and unveiled the picture for the public to see and comment upon”. Dr Rajendra Prasad, who presided over the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of the Indian Republic, said: “Sitting in the Chair and watching the proceedings from day to day, I have realised as nobody else could have, with what zeal and devotion the members of the Drafting Committee and especially its Chairman, Dr Ambedkar in spite of his indifferent health, have worked. We could never make a decision which was or could be ever so right as when we put him on the Drafting Committee and made him its Chairman. He has not only justified his selection but has added lustre to the work which he has done.” After the first General Election in 1952, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in the same year. In 1953, he was awarded another honorary doctorate from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament?

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<p>From verbal duels to physical duels, Indian Parliament has seen it all this week, as a result of the now infamous 'Ambedkar Row'. After the embarrassing ruckus that took place on Thursday, the ruling BJP has filed a Police complaint against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "physical assault and incitement".</p>

<p>In response, the Opposition Congress party has filed a Police complaint against BJP MPs for pushing Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandling" Rahul Gandhi. On Friday, the Lower House of Parliament Lok Sabha and the Upper House Rajya Sabha have been adjourned sine die(without any future date specified for resumption).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How it all began...</strong></h2>

<p>The political slugfest erupted after Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha&nbsp;during a debate on the '75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution'. Taking a dig at the Congress-led opposition, Amit Shah mentioned that, “it has become a trend to repeat Ambedkar’s name over and over. If they had chanted God’s name as much, they would have attained heaven in seven lifetimes”(remarks originally made in Hindi).</p>

<p>Shah expressed happiness that more people were taking Ambedkar's name these days but also went on to list out what he cited as injustices meted out by the Congress Party. Shah also reminded everyone that Ambedkar had to quit the first cabinet led by Jawaharlal Nehru, due to his disagreement with the Congress government's policies.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-parliament-scuffle-becomes-a-war-of-words-between-bjp-and-congress-who-said-what-785299">Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress. Who said what?</a></strong></p>

<p>Opposition Parliamentarians considered Shah's remarks as an insult to Ambedkar and started their protests and social media offensive. Rahul Gandhi said, “Those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely have problems with Ambedkar ji.” The Congress party alleged that Shah’s remarks during a debate on the Constitution show that the BJP and the RSS leaders have a “lot of hatred” for Ambedkar.</p>

<p>Shah accused the Congress of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. As the controversy escalated, Congress MPs began demanding the resignation of the Home Minister for allegedly insulting Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi came to the defence of Amit Shah, and accused the Congress of "theatrics".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The scuffle in Parliament&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday,&nbsp;the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition INDIA bloc representatives had staged a protest in the Parliament premises, when a scuffle broke out between the two sides. Two BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured and later hospitalised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarangi claimed that he was standing on the stairs when another member of Parliament fell on him, leading to an injury on his head. Further, a woman BJP MP accused Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her. BJP's Phangnon Konyak alleged that Rahul Gandhi shouted at her when she was protesting at the Parliament premises.</p>

<p>"Today while protesting, it was a peaceful protest. I was standing outside just below the staircase of Makar Dwar. Something happened to me for which I feel really disheartened. Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi ji came in very close proximity to me. I really felt very uncomfortable and he started shouting at me which I felt is very unbecoming of a leader of the opposition," Konyak said. The BJP MP from Nagaland said that she could have defended herself but did not do so.</p>

<p>Congress ally DMK's Tiruchi Siva contested the claims made by the ruling party MPs. “This is the version of one side. There was a demonstration going on outside and Mr Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the other house, is a very senior person and he has complained that he was only pushed. We respect all elder members. We respect every woman in this country. Nothing has happened of that sort,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>The legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar</strong></h2>

<p>Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer continues to have a significant effect on modern India, so much so that Ambedkar is equated to God by his followers. He holds a social and political influence on Indian society, thanks to the social justice movement which empowered backward and suppressed classes in the country. His political philosophy has given rise to a large number of political parties, publications and workers' unions that remain active across India.</p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his primary schooling in Satara, Maharashtra and his secondary education from Elphinstone High School in Bombay. His education was achieved in the face of significant discrimination, for he belonged to the Scheduled Caste (then considered as ‘untouchables’). In his autobiographical note ‘Waiting for a Visa’, he recalled how he was not allowed to drink water from the common water tap at his school.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Race to Power: Uproar in Indian Parliament over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar</strong></p>

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<p>Dr Ambedkar graduated from Bombay University in 1912 with a BA in Economics and Political Science. On account of his excellent performance at college, in 1913 he was awarded a scholarship by Sayajirao Gaikwad, then Maharaja (King) of Baroda state to pursue his MA&nbsp;and PhD&nbsp;at Columbia University in New York, USA. After Columbia, Dr. Ambedkar moved to London, where he registered at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study economics, and enrolled in Grey’s Inn to study law. However, due to lack of funds, he had to return to India in 1917. In 1918, he became a Professor of Political Economy at Sydenham College, Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (Society for Welfare of the Ostracized) and led social movements such as Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 to demand justice and equal access to public resources for the historically oppressed castes of the Indian society. In the same year, he entered the Bombay Legislative Council as a nominated member.</p>

<p>In 1946, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India. On 15 August 1947, he took oath as the first Law Minister of independent India. Subsequently, he was elected Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and steered the process of drafting India’s Constitution. Mahavir Tyagi, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described Dr Ambedkar as “the main artist” who “laid aside his brush and unveiled the picture for the public to see and comment upon”.</p>

<p>Dr Rajendra Prasad, who presided over the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of the Indian Republic, said: “Sitting in the Chair and watching the proceedings from day to day, I have realised as nobody else could have, with what zeal and devotion the members of the Drafting Committee and especially its Chairman, Dr Ambedkar in spite of his indifferent health, have worked. We could never make a decision which was or could be ever so right as when we put him on the Drafting Committee and made him its Chairman. He has not only justified his selection but has added lustre to the work which he has done.”</p>

<p>After the first General Election in 1952, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in the same year. In 1953, he was&nbsp;awarded another honorary doctorate from Osmania University, Hyderabad.</p>


From verbal duels to physical duels, Indian Parliament has seen it all this week, as a result of the now infamous 'Ambedkar Row'. After the embarrassing ruckus that took place on Thursday, the ruling BJP has filed a Police complaint against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "physical assault and incitement".

From verbal duels to physical duels, Indian Parliament has seen it all this week, as a result of the now infamous 'Ambedkar Row'. After the embarrassing ruckus that took place on Thursday, the ruling BJP has filed a Police complaint against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for "physical assault and incitement". In response, the Opposition Congress party has filed a Police complaint against BJP MPs for pushing Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandling" Rahul Gandhi. On Friday, the Lower House of Parliament Lok Sabha and the Upper House Rajya Sabha have been adjourned sine die(without any future date specified for resumption). How it all began... The political slugfest erupted after Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha during a debate on the '75th year of the adoption of the Indian Constitution'. Taking a dig at the Congress-led opposition, Amit Shah mentioned that, “it has become a trend to repeat Ambedkar’s name over and over. If they had chanted God’s name as much, they would have attained heaven in seven lifetimes”(remarks originally made in Hindi). Shah expressed happiness that more people were taking Ambedkar's name these days but also went on to list out what he cited as injustices meted out by the Congress Party. Shah also reminded everyone that Ambedkar had to quit the first cabinet led by Jawaharlal Nehru, due to his disagreement with the Congress government's policies. Also read | Indian Parliament scuffle becomes a war of words between BJP and Congress. Who said what? Opposition Parliamentarians considered Shah's remarks as an insult to Ambedkar and started their protests and social media offensive. Rahul Gandhi said, “Those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely have problems with Ambedkar ji.” The Congress party alleged that Shah’s remarks during a debate on the Constitution show that the BJP and the RSS leaders have a “lot of hatred” for Ambedkar. Shah accused the Congress of sharing a trimmed version of his speech. As the controversy escalated, Congress MPs began demanding the resignation of the Home Minister for allegedly insulting Ambedkar. Prime Minister Modi came to the defence of Amit Shah, and accused the Congress of "theatrics". The scuffle in Parliament On Thursday, the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition INDIA bloc representatives had staged a protest in the Parliament premises, when a scuffle broke out between the two sides. Two BJP MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were injured and later hospitalised. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he was hurt after getting a push from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Sarangi claimed that he was standing on the stairs when another member of Parliament fell on him, leading to an injury on his head. Further, a woman BJP MP accused Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her. BJP's Phangnon Konyak alleged that Rahul Gandhi shouted at her when she was protesting at the Parliament premises. "Today while protesting, it was a peaceful protest. I was standing outside just below the staircase of Makar Dwar. Something happened to me for which I feel really disheartened. Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi ji came in very close proximity to me. I really felt very uncomfortable and he started shouting at me which I felt is very unbecoming of a leader of the opposition," Konyak said. The BJP MP from Nagaland said that she could have defended herself but did not do so. Congress ally DMK's Tiruchi Siva contested the claims made by the ruling party MPs. “This is the version of one side. There was a demonstration going on outside and Mr Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the other house, is a very senior person and he has complained that he was only pushed. We respect all elder members. We respect every woman in this country. Nothing has happened of that sort,” he said. The legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar Ambedkar's legacy as a socio-political reformer continues to have a significant effect on modern India, so much so that Ambedkar is equated to God by his followers. He holds a social and political influence on Indian society, thanks to the social justice movement which empowered backward and suppressed classes in the country. His political philosophy has given rise to a large number of political parties, publications and workers' unions that remain active across India. Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891-1956) was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his primary schooling in Satara, Maharashtra and his secondary education from Elphinstone High School in Bombay. His education was achieved in the face of significant discrimination, for he belonged to the Scheduled Caste (then considered as ‘untouchables’). In his autobiographical note ‘Waiting for a Visa’, he recalled how he was not allowed to drink water from the common water tap at his school. Also watch | Race to Power: Uproar in Indian Parliament over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar Dr Ambedkar graduated from Bombay University in 1912 with a BA in Economics and Political Science. On account of his excellent performance at college, in 1913 he was awarded a scholarship by Sayajirao Gaikwad, then Maharaja (King) of Baroda state to pursue his MA and PhD at Columbia University in New York, USA. After Columbia, Dr. Ambedkar moved to London, where he registered at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to study economics, and enrolled in Grey’s Inn to study law. However, due to lack of funds, he had to return to India in 1917. In 1918, he became a Professor of Political Economy at Sydenham College, Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay). Dr Ambedkar founded Bahishkrit Hitkarini Sabha (Society for Welfare of the Ostracized) and led social movements such as Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 to demand justice and equal access to public resources for the historically oppressed castes of the Indian society. In the same year, he entered the Bombay Legislative Council as a nominated member. In 1946, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly of India. On 15 August 1947, he took oath as the first Law Minister of independent India. Subsequently, he was elected Chairperson of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and steered the process of drafting India’s Constitution. Mahavir Tyagi, a member of the Constituent Assembly, described Dr Ambedkar as “the main artist” who “laid aside his brush and unveiled the picture for the public to see and comment upon”. Dr Rajendra Prasad, who presided over the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of the Indian Republic, said: “Sitting in the Chair and watching the proceedings from day to day, I have realised as nobody else could have, with what zeal and devotion the members of the Drafting Committee and especially its Chairman, Dr Ambedkar in spite of his indifferent health, have worked. We could never make a decision which was or could be ever so right as when we put him on the Drafting Committee and made him its Chairman. He has not only justified his selection but has added lustre to the work which he has done.” After the first General Election in 1952, he became a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Columbia University in the same year. In 1953, he was awarded another honorary doctorate from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18) responded to the opposition criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar.</p>
<p>On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Shah took a swipe at the opposition during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha as part of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-changed-the-indian-constitution-77-times-in-55-years-says-amit-shah-in-parliament-784738">Congress changed the Indian Constitution 77 times in 55 years, says Amit Shah in Parliament</a> </strong></p>
<p>"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said.</p>
<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following his disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government</p>
<p>Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), severely criticised the home minister's remarks.</p>
<h2><strong>What did PM Modi say?</strong></h2>
<p>In a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Modi said that in Parliament, Amit Shah exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting Dr Ambedkar and ignoring the scheduled castes (SCs) and the scheduled tribes (STs). </p>
<p>"They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth!" Modi said.</p>
<p>He added that the central government has worked tirelessly to fulfil the vision of Ambedkar over the last decade.</p>
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<p>"If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken!" the prime minister further said. </p>
<p>He also mentioned the "list of the Congress' sins towards Ambedkar" which included getting him defeated in elections not once but twice; Pandit Nehru campaigning against him and making his loss a prestige issue; denying him (Ambedkar) a Bharat Ratna; and denying his portrait a place of pride in the Central Hall of Parliament.</p>
<p>"Congress can try as they want, but they can’t deny that the worst massacres against SC/ST communities have happened under their regimes. For years, they sat in power but did nothing substantive to empower the SC and ST communities," Modi said. </p>
<h2><strong>Cong demands Amit Shah's resignation</strong></h2>
<p>Earlier in the day, opposition lawmakers in Parliament, including Lok Sabha's leader of opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, held a protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar.</p>
<p><strong>Also watch | Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' tote bag sparks debate in Parliament</strong></p>
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<p>Separately, the Congress demanded Shah's resignation from the post of the home minister. </p>
<p>“We demand the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Ambedkar; he should apologise to the nation,” Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On Tuesday (December 17), Union Home Minister Shah took a swipe at the opposition during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha as part of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. Shah said it had become a fashion to use the word Ambedkar multiple times. 



New Delhi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18) responded to the opposition criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar. On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Shah took a swipe at the opposition during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha as part of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. Also read | Congress changed the Indian Constitution 77 times in 55 years, says Amit Shah in Parliament "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said. "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following his disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), severely criticised the home minister's remarks. What did PM Modi say? In a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Modi said that in Parliament, Amit Shah exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting Dr Ambedkar and ignoring the scheduled castes (SCs) and the scheduled tribes (STs). "They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth!" Modi said. He added that the central government has worked tirelessly to fulfil the vision of Ambedkar over the last decade. In Parliament, HM @AmitShah Ji exposed the Congress’ dark history of insulting Dr. Ambedkar and ignoring the SC/ST Communities. They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth! pic.twitter.com/l2csoc0Bvd — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2024 × "If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken!" the prime minister further said. He also mentioned the "list of the Congress' sins towards Ambedkar" which included getting him defeated in elections not once but twice; Pandit Nehru campaigning against him and making his loss a prestige issue; denying him (Ambedkar) a Bharat Ratna; and denying his portrait a place of pride in the Central Hall of Parliament. "Congress can try as they want, but they can’t deny that the worst massacres against SC/ST communities have happened under their regimes. For years, they sat in power but did nothing substantive to empower the SC and ST communities," Modi said. Cong demands Amit Shah's resignation Earlier in the day, opposition lawmakers in Parliament, including Lok Sabha's leader of opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, held a protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. Also watch | Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' tote bag sparks debate in Parliament Separately, the Congress demanded Shah's resignation from the post of the home minister. “We demand the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Ambedkar; he should apologise to the nation,” Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

If Cong and its rotten ecosystem...: Indian PM Modi responds to oppn criticising Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

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<p>With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. </p>
<p>On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Shah responded to the opposition criticism by lashing out at the Congress party. Addressing a press conference, Shah said that the Congress had been presenting facts about his speech in the Rajya Sabha in a distorted manner.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-cong-and-its-rotten-ecosystem-indian-pm-modi-responds-to-oppn-criticising-shah-for-remarks-on-ambedkar-784953">Indian PM Modi responds to Oppn criticising Shah's remarks on Ambedkar</a></strong></p>
<p>"...Since yesterday, Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and I condemn it... Congress is anti-BR Ambedkar, it is against reservation and the Constitution," Shah told reporters. </p>
<h2><strong>'Discussion should always be held based on facts'</strong></h2>
<p>Shah told reporters it was obvious that political parties and people would have different points of view on different issues. "But the discussion should always be held based on facts," he added.</p>
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<p>"...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they (the opposition/Congress) made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement in a distorted manner. I also want to request the media to put my full statement in front of the public. I belong to a party which can never insult Ambedkar ji," the Indian home minister further said.</p>
<p>He pointed out that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always tried to follow Ambedkar's principles. </p>
<p>Amid Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge calling for his (Shah's) resignation from the post of the home minister, Shah said, "Kharge ji is asking for my resignation. If it would have made him happy, I would have resigned, but it will not end his problems because he will have to sit in the same place (in the opposition) for the next 15 years..."</p>
<h2><strong>What did Amit Shah say in the Rajya Sabha?</strong></h2>
<p>While addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah took a swipe at the opposition by saying it had become a fashion to take the name of Ambedkar repeatedly.</p>
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<p>"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said.</p>
<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government.</p>


Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. 



New Delhi With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Shah responded to the opposition criticism by lashing out at the Congress party. Addressing a press conference, Shah said that the Congress had been presenting facts about his speech in the Rajya Sabha in a distorted manner. Also read | Indian PM Modi responds to Oppn criticising Shah's remarks on Ambedkar "...Since yesterday, Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and I condemn it... Congress is anti-BR Ambedkar, it is against reservation and the Constitution," Shah told reporters. 'Discussion should always be held based on facts' Shah told reporters it was obvious that political parties and people would have different points of view on different issues. "But the discussion should always be held based on facts," he added. #WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement… pic.twitter.com/Br3AGEARqQ — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × "...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they (the opposition/Congress) made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement in a distorted manner. I also want to request the media to put my full statement in front of the public. I belong to a party which can never insult Ambedkar ji," the Indian home minister further said. He pointed out that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always tried to follow Ambedkar's principles. Amid Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge calling for his (Shah's) resignation from the post of the home minister, Shah said, "Kharge ji is asking for my resignation. If it would have made him happy, I would have resigned, but it will not end his problems because he will have to sit in the same place (in the opposition) for the next 15 years..." What did Amit Shah say in the Rajya Sabha? While addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah took a swipe at the opposition by saying it had become a fashion to take the name of Ambedkar repeatedly. #WATCH | Delhi: On opposition's protest against him, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...I would have been happy if they had challenged the facts presented in my speech. Every word of my speech is factual and taken from history. That is why they are making such efforts by… pic.twitter.com/86iQttJb8U — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said. "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government.

'Congress is anti-Ambedkar': Amit Shah responds to Oppn criticism of his remarks on Dalit icon

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18) responded to the opposition criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Shah took a swipe at the opposition during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha as part of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-changed-the-indian-constitution-77-times-in-55-years-says-amit-shah-in-parliament-784738">Congress changed the Indian Constitution 77 times in 55 years, says Amit Shah in Parliament</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said.</p>

<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following his disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government</p>

<p>Opposition parties, including the Congress and&nbsp;the Trinamool Congress (TMC), severely criticised the home minister's remarks.</p>

<h2><strong>What did PM Modi say?</strong></h2>

<p>In a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Modi said that in Parliament, Amit Shah exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting Dr Ambedkar and ignoring the scheduled castes (SCs) and the scheduled tribes (STs).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth!" Modi said.</p>

<p>He added that the central government has worked tirelessly to fulfil the vision of Ambedkar over the last decade.</p>

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<p>"If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr&nbsp;Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken!" the prime minister further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also mentioned the "list of the Congress' sins towards Ambedkar" which included getting him defeated in elections not once but twice;&nbsp;Pandit Nehru campaigning against him and making his loss a prestige issue; denying him (Ambedkar) a Bharat Ratna; and denying his portrait a place of pride in the Central Hall of Parliament.</p>

<p>"Congress can try as they want, but they can’t deny that the worst massacres against SC/ST communities have happened under their regimes. For years, they sat in power but did nothing substantive to empower the SC and ST communities," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cong demands Amit Shah's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, opposition lawmakers in Parliament, including Lok Sabha's leader of opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, held a protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' tote bag sparks debate in Parliament</strong></p>

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<p>Separately, the Congress demanded Shah's resignation from the post of the home minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We demand the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting&nbsp;Ambedkar; he should apologise to the nation,” Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18) responded to the opposition criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Dec 18) responded to the opposition criticising Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar. On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Shah took a swipe at the opposition during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha as part of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. Also read | Congress changed the Indian Constitution 77 times in 55 years, says Amit Shah in Parliament "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said. "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following his disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), severely criticised the home minister's remarks. What did PM Modi say? In a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Modi said that in Parliament, Amit Shah exposed the Congress' dark history of insulting Dr Ambedkar and ignoring the scheduled castes (SCs) and the scheduled tribes (STs). "They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth!" Modi said. He added that the central government has worked tirelessly to fulfil the vision of Ambedkar over the last decade. In Parliament, HM @AmitShah Ji exposed the Congress’ dark history of insulting Dr. Ambedkar and ignoring the SC/ST Communities. They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts he presented, which is why they are now indulging in theatrics! Sadly, for them, people know the truth! pic.twitter.com/l2csoc0Bvd — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2024 × "If the Congress and its rotten ecosystem think their malicious lies can hide their misdeeds of several years, especially their insult towards Dr Ambedkar, they are gravely mistaken!" the prime minister further said. He also mentioned the "list of the Congress' sins towards Ambedkar" which included getting him defeated in elections not once but twice; Pandit Nehru campaigning against him and making his loss a prestige issue; denying him (Ambedkar) a Bharat Ratna; and denying his portrait a place of pride in the Central Hall of Parliament. "Congress can try as they want, but they can’t deny that the worst massacres against SC/ST communities have happened under their regimes. For years, they sat in power but did nothing substantive to empower the SC and ST communities," Modi said. Cong demands Amit Shah's resignation Earlier in the day, opposition lawmakers in Parliament, including Lok Sabha's leader of opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, held a protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. Also watch | Priyanka Gandhi's 'Palestine' tote bag sparks debate in Parliament Separately, the Congress demanded Shah's resignation from the post of the home minister. “We demand the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Ambedkar; he should apologise to the nation,” Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge told reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR&nbsp;Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Shah responded to the opposition criticism by lashing out at the Congress party. Addressing a press conference, Shah said that the Congress had been presenting facts about his speech in the Rajya Sabha in a distorted manner.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-cong-and-its-rotten-ecosystem-indian-pm-modi-responds-to-oppn-criticising-shah-for-remarks-on-ambedkar-784953">Indian PM Modi responds to Oppn criticising Shah's remarks on Ambedkar</a></strong></p>

<p>"...Since yesterday, Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and I condemn it... Congress is anti-BR Ambedkar, it is against reservation and the Constitution," Shah told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Discussion should always be held based on facts'</strong></h2>

<p>Shah told reporters it was obvious that political parties and people would have different points&nbsp;of view on different issues. "But the discussion should always be held based on facts," he added.</p>

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<p>"...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they (the opposition/Congress) made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement in a distorted manner. I also want to request the media to put my full statement in front of the public. I belong to a party which can never insult Ambedkar ji," the Indian home minister further said.</p>

<p>He pointed out that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always tried to follow Ambedkar's principles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge&nbsp;calling for his (Shah's) resignation from the post of the home minister, Shah said, "Kharge ji is asking for my resignation. If it would have made him happy, I would have resigned, but it will not end his problems because he will have to sit in the same place (in the opposition) for the next 15 years..."</p>

<h2><strong>What did Amit Shah say in the Rajya Sabha?</strong></h2>

<p>While addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah took a swipe at the opposition by saying it had become a fashion to take the name of Ambedkar repeatedly.</p>

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<p>"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said.</p>

<p>"Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government.</p>


With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha.

With just a few days left for the Winter Session of the Indian Parliament to conclude, Home Minister Amit Shah faced severe criticism from opposition lawmakers over his remarks on Dalit icon Dr BR Ambedkar- which he made on Tuesday (Dec 17) during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Shah responded to the opposition criticism by lashing out at the Congress party. Addressing a press conference, Shah said that the Congress had been presenting facts about his speech in the Rajya Sabha in a distorted manner. Also read | Indian PM Modi responds to Oppn criticising Shah's remarks on Ambedkar "...Since yesterday, Congress has been presenting the facts in a distorted way and I condemn it... Congress is anti-BR Ambedkar, it is against reservation and the Constitution," Shah told reporters. 'Discussion should always be held based on facts' Shah told reporters it was obvious that political parties and people would have different points of view on different issues. "But the discussion should always be held based on facts," he added. #WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement… pic.twitter.com/Br3AGEARqQ — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × "...My statement was presented in a distorted manner. Earlier they (the opposition/Congress) made PM Narendra Modi's edited statements public. When the elections were going on, my statement was edited using AI. And today they are presenting my statement in a distorted manner. I also want to request the media to put my full statement in front of the public. I belong to a party which can never insult Ambedkar ji," the Indian home minister further said. He pointed out that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always tried to follow Ambedkar's principles. Amid Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge calling for his (Shah's) resignation from the post of the home minister, Shah said, "Kharge ji is asking for my resignation. If it would have made him happy, I would have resigned, but it will not end his problems because he will have to sit in the same place (in the opposition) for the next 15 years..." What did Amit Shah say in the Rajya Sabha? While addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Shah took a swipe at the opposition by saying it had become a fashion to take the name of Ambedkar repeatedly. #WATCH | Delhi: On opposition's protest against him, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...I would have been happy if they had challenged the facts presented in my speech. Every word of my speech is factual and taken from history. That is why they are making such efforts by… pic.twitter.com/86iQttJb8U — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they (opposition) had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said. "Take his name 100 times more, but I want to say what are your sentiments about him," Shah added and pointed out that Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet following disagreement with the Jawaharlal Nehru government.

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