“It is the Congress that has repeatedly disrespected Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar” : Prime Minister Modi’s response

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar sparks controversy

New Delhi – Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha on 17 December have drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, both inside and outside Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself responded to the criticism.

PM Modi said, “The citizens of India have witnessed time and again how the Congress has made every possible devious attempt to erase Dr Ambedkar’s legacy and insult Scheduled Castes and Tribes.” Amit Shah had earlier remarked, “Taking Dr Ambedkar’s name repeatedly has now become a ‘fashion’ these days.”

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In a post on X, PM Modi listed instances of Congress disrespecting Dr Ambedkar, including:

• Defeating Dr Ambedkar in elections not once, but twice.
• Nehru campaigned against Dr Ambedkar and ensuring his defeat.
• Denying Dr Ambedkar the Bharat Ratna.
• Refusing to install his portrait in the Central Hall of Parliament.
• PM Modi said, “The facts presented by Amit Shah have unsettled the Congress, which is why they have resorted to this drama. However, people are fully aware of the truth.”