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'Stung and stunned': PM Modi lists Congress 'sins' against Ambedkar, defends Amit Shah

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Prime Minister Modi defended Home Minister Amit Shah against Congress accusations of insulting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Modi listed Congress's alleged historical slights against Ambedkar, while highlighting his government's efforts to fulfill Ambedkar's vision. The exchange stemmed from Shah's remark in Rajya Sabha about the frequent invocation of Ambedkar's name.
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