The Congress party unleashed a scathing attack on Shah and the BJP, accusing them of harbouring "hatred" towards Ambedkar. New Delhi: A fresh political controversy has erupted following comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament regarding Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. Shah’s remarks, delivered during a parliamentary address, have drawn sharp criticism from the Indian National Congress (INC), which accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of harbouring deep-seated animosity towards Ambedkar.
Shah’s statement, referencing the frequent mention of Ambedkar’s name, drew a comparison to the repeated invocation of God’s name. He quipped, “Now it has become a fashion—Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar..
. If you take this many names of God, you will get heaven for seven lives.” This seemingly innocuous comment sparked outrage within the Congress party, who deemed it disrespectful and demanded a public apology.
The Congress party unleashed a scathing attack on Shah and the BJP, accusing them of harbouring “hatred” towards Ambedkar. In a strongly-worded social media post, the senior Congress leaders highlighted what they see as a historical pattern of antagonism towards Ambedkar, referencing past incidents involving the burning of his effigies and calls for amending the Constitution he drafted. The party contends that Shah’s comments are indicative of this ongoing resentment towards Ambedkar’s legacy and his contributions to the na.
