Vijayapura: The Congress is shedding crocodile tears over Dalit issues. I will soon expose its true colours, said MP Ramesh Jigajinagi. Speaking to media persons here on Saturday, Jigajinagi stated that Amit Shah's speech in parliament should be viewed in its entirety.
"Congress members have distorted his words for false propaganda. Shah spoke with respect about Ambedkar, but Congress twisted it. After his speech in the Rajya Sabha, I watched it at Minister Piyush Goyal's house at 8pm and found that Shah did not insult Ambedkar.
The essence of Shah's speech was different. He mentioned what Congress did when talking about Ambedkar. But they twisted it to falsely claim that Shah wronged and insulted Dalits.
Seven or eight of us MPs watched it that night. Congressmen distorted Shah's clear statement about the injustice that Congress did to Babasaheb," he added. He further said, "Congress never did justice for Dalits.
With this background, in 2004, I told Dalits that I would never join Congress and joined BJP. Shah told Congress that mentioning Ambedkar's name has become a fashion. There is no substance in the opposition's allegations.
This is an attempt to tarnish our govt's reputation." He alleged that Congress did not provide six feet of space for Ambedkar's funeral in Delhi. "Shah also asked what Congress did for Babasaheb.
Some Congressmen have kept 300 acres of land for the dead in their homes. Aren't they ashamed?" he questioned. At the same time, commenting on the late fo.
