Congress and BJP Clash Over Ambedkar Remarks: Protests Erupt Nationwide

Kolkata police detained Congress workers protesting against Union Minister Amit Shah's controversial remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The intensifying conflict between Congress and BJP underscores deep-rooted political tensions and differing views on Ambedkar's legacy, with accusations of constitutional disregard at the forefront.

On Wednesday, Kolkata police detained several Congress workers as they staged a protest against Union Minister Amit Shah's controversial comments regarding Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. These protests are part of a broader effort by the Congress party to challenge and demand accountability from the government on such critical issues.

Adding to the growing tension, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its stance on Ambedkar, alleging that the party aims to dismantle Ambedkar's constitutional contributions. He asserted that BJP is against Ambedkar's ideology and is determined to undermine the Constitution.

The controversy heightened when Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of habitually using Ambedkar's name for political gain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Shah, condemning Congress for its historical neglect of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities, and listing past grievances against Ambedkar involving Congress leadership. (ANI)