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Ambedkar remark: Congress demands Amit Shah's resignation, BJP terms it 'drama'

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Union Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar sparked a political clash in Parliament. Congress protested, leading to adjournments. The BJP defended Shah, accusing Congress of misusing Ambedkar's name and highlighting their past actions against him. Congress demanded Shah's resignation, citing his remarks as disrespectful to Ambedkar and the Constitution.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of being "anti-Ambedkar" and "anti-Constitution" during a media address. Shah alleged that the Congress party has repeatedly undermined Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's legacy and the principles of the Indian Constitution,...

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