Congress Accuses BJP-RSS of Undermining Legacy of Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar

The Congress party criticizes BJP-RSS for allegedly fostering hatred towards influential Indian figures like Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar. The dispute intensified after Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar last year, with Congress asserting that these legacies are crucial to India's democratic and constitutional foundations.

The Congress has accused the BJP-RSS of nurturing animosity towards historic figures Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru, asserting this as a core aspect of their ideology. On Wednesday, the Congress pointed to Amit Shah's controversial 2022 remark about Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

A video surfaced displaying Shah commenting on the frequent mentions of Ambedkar, stating it had become "a fashion." The Congress claims this reflects a deeper disdain within the BJP-RSS ideology against pivotal figures of India's freedom movement. The opposition suggested the ruling party aims to diminish their legacies.

Jairam Ramesh from Congress alleged that recent actions, such as removing Gandhi's name from MGNREGA, are part of a broader agenda to undercut democratic traditions. He emphasized that despite these efforts, India's identity is inseparable from the contributions of Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar, highlighting their enduring influence on the nation's democratic fabric.

(With inputs from agencies.)