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Amit Shah should resign: Uttar Pradesh Congress chief amid protests over remarks against Ambedkar

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 23, 2024 4:42:27 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid protests over alleged remarks against BR Ambedkar.

"He should resign as he has insulted Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar, or (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi ji should sack him," Rai told ANI on Monday.

"He (Amit Shah) has insulted Ambedkar ji across the country. A movement is ongoing nationwide. He should apologise and step down," the Congress leader added.

Opposition parties have accused Amit Shah of showing disrespect towards Ambedkar, a charge denied by the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, speaking on Monday, accused the Congress party of hypocrisy regarding the legacy of former Law and Justice Minister BR Ambedkar and the protection of SC/ST communities. Prasad criticised the Congress for forcing Ambedkar to resign during elections and preventing the construction of his memorial, while now using his name for political purposes.

"The Congress's love for Ambedkar is overflowing. They forced Ambedkar to resign during elections and ensured he couldn't build a memorial. Now, they're holding a press conference in his name," Prasad said. He further alleged, "When Ambedkar was resigning, he wasn't even allowed to speak."

Prasad also raised concerns about the lack of proper safeguards for SC/ST communities, accusing the Congress of prioritising Muslims over marginalised groups. He said, "SC/STs have not been given proper protection. Only Muslims have received adequate safeguards."

Shah had reportedly remarked in the Rajya Sabha, "If they (the opposition) had taken the name of God as many times as they take Ambedkar's name, they would have attained heaven for seven lives."

Following Shah's remarks, Parliament witnessed parallel protests from both the Treasury and Opposition benches last week. The demonstrations culminated in a scuffle between the two sides, leaving two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, injured. (ANI)

 
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