INDIA bloc MPs protest in Parliament premises, demand Amit Shah's apology for Ambedkar remarks
The Hindu
MPs from various parties demand Amit Shah's apology for remarks insulting B R Ambedkar in Parliament protest.
Several MPs of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology for his remarks which they claimed were an insult to B.R. Ambedkar.
The MPs lined up in front of the steps of the Makar Dwar of Parliament carrying images of Ambedkar.
They raised slogans such as 'Jai Bhim', 'Sangh ka Vidhan nahi chalega' and 'Amit Shah maafi maango'.
MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, the Left, AAP, among others, participated in the protest.
The Congress on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) alleged that Mr. 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 Ambedkar and demanded an apology from him.
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had said those who believe in Manusmriti will definitely be at odds with Ambedkar.
Congress general secretary-in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh had shared a video snippet on X from Mr. Shah's speech in the upper house.
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Ruckus ensued in both Lower and Upper Houses on December 18, 2024, after a political row erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha yesterday during his reply to the debate on the Constitution.
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