India  
 
NewsR.in

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.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: Oneindia - Published
News video: ‘Congress is Anti-Ambedkar’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress, Says It Is Anti-Constitution | Watch

‘Congress is Anti-Ambedkar’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress, Says It Is Anti-Constitution | Watch 03:15

 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,...

You Might Like


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Amit Shah Amit Shah Indian politician (born 1964)

'Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration': MK Stalin's 'challenge' for Amit Shah

 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He..
IndiaTimes

CRPF backbone of mission to eliminate Naxalism by March next year, says Shah

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the CRPF for significantly curbing Naxal influence, confining them to a few districts and aiming to eliminate Naxalism by..
IndiaTimes

'Control' Shah, Didi urges Modi, terms Bengal violence planned

 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of orchestrating communal riots in Murshidabad over the new waqf law, alleging the involvement of central agencies and..
IndiaTimes

Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011

'Locals with deadly weapons': BJP claims police debunked Mamata's blame on 'outsiders' for Bengal violence

 BJP leader Amit Malviya has challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims regarding the Murshidabad communal violence, citing police reports that contradict her narrative..
IndiaTimes

'Exodus should stop': Congress blames West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP for Murshidabad violence

 Murshidabad witnessed violence during Waqf Act protests. Pramod Tiwari holds TMC and BJP responsible. He demands an end to the exodus of families. Governor Bose..
IndiaTimes

Bengal governor Bose heads to Malda to meet Murshidabad violence victims, defies CM Mamata’s request to delay visit

 West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose is visiting Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to..
IndiaTimes

West Bengal governor refuses to heed CM request not to visit violence-hit Murshidabad

 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating..
IndiaTimes
Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence [Video]

Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence

Bengal Riot Crisis has once again exposed deep communal fault lines in West Bengal. In this explosive Oneindia exclusive, renowned political commentator and IPCS Senior Fellow Abhijit Iyer Mitra addresses the Murshidabad unrest where over 400 Hindus were allegedly forced to flee following Waqf-related clashes. Is Mamata Banerjee losing control of the state? Is this a case of targeted demographic engineering? Why are Muslims issuing open death threats and walking free? Abhijit Iyer Mitra doesn’t hold back as he dissects the Bengal Riot Crisis, the silence of the TMC, the failure of West Bengal Police, and the Centre-State power struggle behind the chaos. Watch till the end to understand how deep the Bengal Riot Crisis goes — and what it means for India’s national security. #BengalRiotCrisis #AbhijitIyerMitra #MurshidabadRiots #MamataBanerjee #OneindiaExclusive ~PR.282~PR.274~HT.410~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 24:17Published

Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh marries party colleague Rinku Majumdar - See pics

 Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, 60, married Rinku Majumdar, a leader in the party's women's wing, in a private ceremony at his Kolkata residence. The wedding..
IndiaTimes

'Will become animals in next birth': Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA warns voters 'influenced' by money, liquor and gifts

 BJP MLA Usha Thakur sparked controversy by asserting that voters who accept money or gifts will be reincarnated as animals. She highlighted the BJP government's..
IndiaTimes

B. R. Ambedkar B. R. Ambedkar Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)

Modi Slams Congress Over WAQF Protest: “They Spread the Virus of Vote Bank Politics” [Video]

Modi Slams Congress Over WAQF Protest: “They Spread the Virus of Vote Bank Politics”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party in Hisar, Haryana, accusing it of spreading the "virus of vote bank politics" by opposing the amended Waqf Act. Modi alleged that Congress continues to treat SC/ST communities as second-class citizens and said the party is working against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of equality. He claimed the Congress is trying to destroy the Constitution for political gain while ignoring the rights of marginalized communities. #Modi #PMModi #WaqfAct #VoteBankPolitics #AmbedkarJayanti #CongressVsBJP #ModiSpeech #BJPvsCongress #WaqfBill #SCSTRights #Ambedkar #HaryanaPolitics #IndianPolitics #CastePolitics #ModiNews #BJP2025 #ModiLive #Constitution #AmbedkarVision #IndiaNews #BreakingNews #HindiNews #HisarRally #WaqfActAmendment #ModiAttack #VoteBankDebate #MinorityPolitics #CongressPolitics #IndianDemocracy #ModiVsCongress #ModiOnAmbedkar #SocialJustice #IndiaToday #BJPNews #DalitRights #PoliticalRally #Election2025 #ModiLatest #ReservationDebate #NewsUpdate ~HT.318~GR.122~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 02:55Published

Across political divide, netas unite to salute BR Ambedkar

 India's political spectrum united to honor B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, solidifying his position as a universally respected figure. Leaders like..
IndiaTimes

BJP, RSS are enemies of Ambedkar: Congress chief Kharge

 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has branded the BJP-RSS as "enemies" of Ambedkar, alleging they only offer lip service for political gain. Kharge claimed..
IndiaTimes

India united, strong due to statute: Justice Gavai

 Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized the Constitution's pivotal role in maintaining India's unity and stability over the past 75 years, despite challenges. He lauded..
IndiaTimes

Congress humiliated, distorted vision of Ambedkar: PM Modi

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a gathering in Hisar on Ambedkar's birth anniversary, strongly criticized the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting..
IndiaTimes

Trinamool Congress Trinamool Congress Political party in India

Calcutta HC reserves order on central forces in violence-hit Murshidabad; TMC claims situation under control

 The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent..
IndiaTimes

'Call for riots was given from loudspeaker of masjid': Union minister Sukanta Majumdar's big claim in Murshidabad violence

 West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar met with the DGP, alleging that recent violence in Murshidabad was instigated by calls from a mosque loudspeaker,..
IndiaTimes

'Murshidabad violence pre-planned': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Imams amid Waqf protests

 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the Murshidabad unrest, refuting BJP's claims of TMC involvement in Waqf violence and accusing the Centre of a..
IndiaTimes

West Bengal West Bengal State in Eastern India

India slams Bangladesh over its remarks on ongoing violence in West Bengal: 'Would do better to focus on...'

 India has strongly condemned the remarks by Bangladesh over the ongoing violence in West Bengal against Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 - which was given the nod by the..
DNA

Dalit Dalit Marginalized castes in India and South Asia

Dalit baraat attacked over loud music in UP, groom unhorsed

 In Agra's Garhi Rammi village, a Dalit wedding procession faced a violent attack allegedly by upper-caste individuals due to loud music played near their..
IndiaTimes

Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party's PDA push, calls it 'selfish political move'

 BSP chief Mayawati has criticized the Samajwadi Party's PDA campaign, alleging it exploits Dalits for political advantage and incites tension. She cautioned..
IndiaTimes

4 kids charred in Dalit slum fire
IndiaTimes

CJI Khanna recommends Justice Gavai as successor

 After a 15-year interval, Justice B R Gavai is set to become India's second Chief Justice from the Dalit community, following CJI K G Balakrishnan. Chief Justice..
IndiaTimes

United States Congress United States Congress Bicameral legislature of the United States

'Haven’t taken anybody’s name': Baba Ramdev defends 'sharbat jihad' remark amid Rooh Afza row

 Baba Ramdev defended his "sharbat jihad" remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint..
IndiaTimes

Waqf law retaliation in guise of reform: Congress

 Congress has strongly criticized the new waqf law, labeling it a BJP tactic to target minority institutions and undermine their autonomy. The party argues that..
IndiaTimes

Bombay HC issues summons to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in petition challenging his 2024 assembly poll win

 The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a petition challenging his 2024 victory in the Nagpur South..
IndiaTimes

No one has licence to loot, Gandhis must answer charges: BJP

 BJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad..
IndiaTimes

Related videos from verified sources

MahaKumbh 2025: One Hand Raised for 10 Years - Exclusive Interview with Digambar Diwakar Bharti [Video]

MahaKumbh 2025: One Hand Raised for 10 Years - Exclusive Interview with Digambar Diwakar Bharti

For 10 years, Digambar Diwakar Bharti, also known as the "Hand-Raised Baba," has kept his hand lifted in a remarkable display of spiritual devotion. In this exclusive interview, reporter Pankaj Kumar..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:37Published
BJP Holds Press Conference: Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Dr. Manmohan Singh's Funeral Remarks [Video]

BJP Holds Press Conference: Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Dr. Manmohan Singh's Funeral Remarks

In a fiery exchange, the BJP has rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the funeral arrangements of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, labeling his remarks as "political..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 14:46Published
Rajdeep Sardesai reveals the Truth Behind Modi’s Rise, BJP’s Strategies & Media's Role in Politics [Video]

Rajdeep Sardesai reveals the Truth Behind Modi’s Rise, BJP’s Strategies & Media's Role in Politics

In a compelling interview with OneIndia, Rajdeep Sardesai discusses his new book, 2024: The Election That Surprised India. He delves into the evolution of Brand Modi, Amit Shah’s crisis management,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 00:26Published

Related news from verified sources

'Polarising elections': BJP slams AIMIM for fielding Delhi riot accused Tahir Hussain

 The BJP slammed AIMIM for nominating Tahir Hussain, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. AAP accused BJP of using AIMIM to...
IndiaTimes

'Fabricating narrative to shield Amit Shah': Priyanka Gandhi refutes BJP's allegations against Rahul

 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi against BJP accusations of pushing an MP, calling it a diversionary tactic from home minister Amit...
IndiaTimes

'Why creating drama': BJP calls out opposition over Parliament logjam

 The BJP criticized opposition protests outside Parliament, characterizing them as disruptive theatrics. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned...
IndiaTimes