Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke about the Ambedkar controversy and demanded an apology from the Congress party. He accused Congress of spreading a manipulated video of Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. Fadnavis claimed that the video was edited to distort Shah’s words, leading to confusion and creating unnecessary issues. The Chief Minister emphasized that such actions were harmful and divisive, and he called on Congress to take responsibility for their actions. He further criticized the opposition party for playing political games at the cost of truth and asked them to apologize for misleading the public with the altered video.
26 December,2024 11:00 AM IST
A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP counsellors during the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's general house meeting on December 24. The disagreement was centered around Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors passed a motion demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They accused him of making remarks against Ambedkar. In response, BJP councillors criticized Congress, claiming they were trying to downplay Ambedkar’s contributions during Jawaharlal Nehru’s time. The BJP also accused Congress of belittling Ambedkar's legacy. The situation escalated into a heated argument between the two parties during the meeting.
24 December,2024 05:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Ambedkar row, which started after Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took ‘X’ to respond. He said, "If the Congress and its supporters think their false claims can cover up their wrongdoings, especially their disrespect towards Dr. Ambedkar, they are wrong! The people of India have repeatedly seen how one party, led by one family, has tried every trick to erase Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and insult the SC/ST communities." Modi’s statement highlights the ongoing dispute over Ambedkar’s legacy and the allegations against Congress. Watch the video for more.
18 December,2024 04:22 PM IST
A political controversy erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about BR Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, while the BJP claimed that the Opposition was using edited videos to spread misinformation. This morning, Opposition MPs raised slogans and held photos of Ambedkar in Parliament, demanding an apology from the Home Minister. In his speech, Shah had said that mentioning Ambedkar's name repeatedly had become a "fashion." He added, "If people took God's name as often as Ambedkar's, they would earn a place in heaven. Watch video for more.
18 December,2024 03:10 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
