Congress and BJP Clash Over Amit Shah's Remarks on Ambedkar
Upcoming rallies in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka highlight escalating political tensions following Union Minister Amit Shah's controversial statement.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar have triggered protests and counter-protests between the BJP and Congress.
- The BJP has launched the 'Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan' campaign in Madhya Pradesh, with key leaders, including Shah, participating in events across the state.
- Congress has announced a series of rallies, including the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Karnataka's Belgaum on January 21 and another in Mhow on January 27, demanding Shah's resignation.
- The Congress accuses Shah of insulting Ambedkar, while the BJP claims the Congress has historically disrespected the leader.
- The controversy has led to physical altercations in Parliament and further polarization between the ruling BJP and the Opposition INDIA bloc.