Sharad Pawar Lauds Ambedkar’s Constitution, Questions Government’s Faith in Dialogue

Speaking in Pune, the NCP(SP) leader cited the shift to the new Parliament building as a decision made without broader consultation.

Overview

Pawar said the Constitution crafted under Dr B.R. Ambedkar has kept India united despite turbulence in neighboring countries.
He contrasted India's stability with unrest in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and political flux in Sri Lanka.
He argued that parliamentary debate is being sidelined and questioned whether those in power still believe in dialogue.
He pointed to the move to the new Parliament House as an example of a major decision taken without discussion.
He also underscored Ambedkar’s wider nation‑building legacy, mentioning projects like the Bhakra Nangal Dam and hydroelectric works.