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Ambedkar row: Mamata says Amit Shah's remarks display of BJP's 'anti-Dalit' mindset; TMC moves privilege motion

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 18 December 2024
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "casteist" and "anti-Dalit." Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to diminish Ambedkar's legacy. Shah's comments, made during a parliamentary debate, sparked protests and accusations of disrespect from opposition parties, while the BJP defended Shah and accused Congress of hypocrisy.
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