The controversy surrounding Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha has sparked accusations of insult and demands for an apology.
The Accusation:
- The Congress party and other opposition leaders have accused Amit Shah of insulting Dr. Ambedkar, claiming his remarks were disrespectful and undermined the legacy of the Constitution’s architect.
- They point to his statement, “It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. If they had taken God’s name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven.” [3]
- The opposition argues that Shah’s comments belittle Ambedkar’s contributions and reflect a deeper disdain for his principles. [3]
Shah’s Defense:
- Amit Shah has defended his remarks, claiming they were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
- He insists that his speech was on record and that he comes from a party that would never insult Ambedkar’s legacy. [1]
- He further argues that the Congress party is actually anti-Ambedkar, anti-reservation, and anti-constitution, highlighting their past actions and opposition to certain policies. [1]
Fact Check:
- It’s important to note that Shah’s remarks were made in the context of a debate on the Constitution’s 75th anniversary, where he was criticizing the Congress party’s approach to Ambedkar’s legacy.
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