Prakash Ambedkar Demands Respect for Dr. B R Ambedkar's Legacy

Prakash Ambedkar, leader of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, insists on respectful discourse regarding Dr. B R Ambedkar. Protesting outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, he criticized Union Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Modi for recent remarks and highlighted BJP's contradictory stance on Ambedkar's 1952 electoral defeat.

Prakash Ambedkar, chief of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), has issued a strong warning that remarks about the revered Dr. B R Ambedkar should always be uttered with reverence and respect.

Leading a protest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai, Ambedkar took a firm stance against comments made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for defending his cabinet colleague.

Ambedkar, a direct descendant of Dr. Ambedkar, pointed out the historical context of Ambedkar's 1952 electoral defeat, arguing the Opposition parties' role, including BJP's predecessors, in undermining his grandfather's legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)