Amit Shah Faces Backlash Over Comments on BR Ambedkar

Protests erupt across India as opposition accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of disrespecting the Constitution's architect during a parliamentary debate.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in Parliament about BR Ambedkar have drawn widespread criticism, with opposition parties labeling them as disrespectful.
The Congress and other opposition parties, including TMC and BSP, have demanded Shah's resignation and issued formal memorandums to the President of India seeking action.
Protests and marches have been organized nationwide, with events in states like Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh led by Congress, TMC, and Dalit groups.
The BJP has countered the accusations, defending Shah and accusing the Congress of historically disrespecting Ambedkar and politicizing the issue for electoral gains.
The controversy has escalated tensions in Parliament and beyond, with scuffles reported during protests and municipal meetings, highlighting the deep political divide over Ambedkar's legacy.