Amit Shah on Ambedkar

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Amit Shah's Ambedkar Remarks Spark Nationwide Drama: The Political Showdown Unfolds!

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Political fireworks are raging as Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Ambedkar lead to protests and demands for resignation!

The political arena in India is witnessing a storm like never before, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about the revered Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during the ongoing Parliament Winter Session. Congress President Kharge didn’t mince words, demanding Shah’s resignation and warning of nationwide protests if his demands aren’t met. The political slugfest escalated, with various opposition figures, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, claiming Shah’s comments reflect an outdated mentality of the BJP and calling for immediate action.

Protests erupted across the country as Congress took the lead, urging citizens to voice their discontent over what they termed disrespectful remarks made by Shah. Even Ambedkar's own family weighed in; Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of B.R. Ambedkar, criticized the minister, arguing that the comments were derogatory and not reflective of the true essence of his grandfather's legacy. Meanwhile, notable public figures, including actor Vijay, echoed similar sentiments, baffled by the hostility toward a name synonymous with justice and equality.

In a bizarre twist, even the RSS' historical perspective on Ambedkar came under scrutiny as Congress accused them of attempting to distort his legacy. The opposition's outrage gained momentum as more leaders joined the chorus for Shah's resignation, indicating a potential political meltdown for the BJP as the Ambedkar comments phoned a friend—a vast cohort of passionate and engaged citizens determined to stand for the values represented by the father of the Constitution. With protests roaring like a wildfire, the game of political chess has transformed into a full-fledged battle.

But this isn’t the first time that Ambedkar's legacy has been at the center of political fracas. Interestingly, Dr. Ambedkar played a crucial role in India's constitution-making process, ensuring every citizen's voice was represented, especially of the marginalized. Speaking of interesting facts, did you know that Ambedkar is not just a political icon, but also a remarkable economist? His PhD thesis at Columbia University was titled "The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution" where he presented his groundbreaking insights on monetary policy. Even today, his principles resonate widely, driving social justice movements across India!

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Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Congress VS BJP ... (NDTV)

Congress demands an apology and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

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Ambedkar remarks: Shah should either step down or PM should ... (The Hindu)

Congress president Kharge demands Amit Shah's resignation for disrespecting Ambedkar, warns of protests if not removed from Cabinet.

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Ambedkar row: Congress's countrywide protest today seeking Amit ... (Hindustan Times)

Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar have stirred a massive political slugfest, with the Opposition seizing on the comments to corner the BJP-led central ...

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Amit Shah's remarks show old mentality of BJP, says BR Ambedkar's ... (Business Standard)

Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar alleged on Wednesday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on the father of the Constitution reflected ...

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Ambedkar 'insulted' by Amit Shah: Did 'BJP's predecessors' burn ... (The Indian Express)

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Amit Shah has gone mad, should give up politics: Lalu Yadav on ... (India Today)

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Actor Vijay lashes out at Amit Shah for Ambedkar remark, says ... (Livemint)

Ambedkar row: Actor Vijay expressed his outrage, saying that some people may be “allergic” to Ambedkar's name.

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'Nothing new': Ambedkar's grandson reacts to Amit Shah's remarks (Times of India)

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Ambedkar remarks by Amit Shah: Maha Vikas Aghadi protests at ... (The Hindu)

Opposition protests at Vidhan Bhawan in Nagpur over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar spark political row.

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Congress launches nationwide protests, demanding Amit Shah's resignation over his controversial remarks on Ambedkar, sparking a political storm in ...

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Lalu targets Amit Shah for Ambedkar remarks: 'Hatred, condemn this ... (Hindustan Times)

The Opposition is demanding Amit Shah's resignation over the his remark on Dr BR Ambedkar. | Latest News India.

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Kharge submits privilege notice in RS against Shah over Ambedkar ... (The New Indian Express)

Kharge also claimed that the wording as well as the tone and tenor of the remarks made by the Home minister "are clearly satirical and made in a very bad ...

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Congress protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar (The Hindu)

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Congress warns of protests across country, CMs of Opp-ruled states join chorus.

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Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar derogatory, he has not right to ... (Deccan Herald)

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Mayawati demands Amit Shah retract remarks on Ambedkar, criticizes Congress for disrespect towards Dalit icon.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she was shocked at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks about BR Ambedkar and the way ...

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Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: Congress Distorted My ... (NDTV)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit out at the Congress for allegedly distorting his remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.

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Himachal Congress holds protest over Amit Shah's remarks on ... (Hindustan Times)

Different units of Congress held protest in different districts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday seeking apology and resignation of Union home minister.

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Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan Mohan Reddy defends Amit Shah in ... (Times of India)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP defended Union Home Minister Amit Shah against controversy surrounding his alleged remarks o.

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Amit Shah's comments on Ambedkar: They want to turn the clock back (The Indian Express)

The deification of Ambedkar isn't unwarranted, his fight for social change gave a voice to the marginalised Dalits. Comments made by Home Minister Amit Shah ...

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Minority groups in Karnataka plan protests against Amit Shah over ... (The New Indian Express)

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Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at ... (Business Standard)

Opposition MPs staged a protest at Vijay Chowk here on Friday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly "insulting" BR ...

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Mayawati on Ambedkar row: HM Amit Shah should retract his ... (Economic Times)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah withdraw his controversial statement about Dr B.R. Ambedkar ...

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