Ambedkar rowA major controversy erupted on Tuesday after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, remarked that it had become a “fashion” to mention Dr BR Ambedkar’s name. “It has become the fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar… If they (the Opposition) took God’s name so many times, they would get a place in heaven,” he said.This comment triggered strong reactions from the Opposition, with parties like Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Congress demanding Shah’s resignation. Both parties also moved privilege motions in Parliament against the Home Minister.Shah defended his remarks and accused the Congress of distorting facts by selectively using clipped videos, claiming they were unable to counter allegations of attacking the Constitution and democracy in India. He also refused to step down, asserting that his resignation would not “solve the Congress’ problems.”
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