Cong seeks Shah’s apology over remarks on Ambedkar

Congress workers protested in Chamba on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation or apology for his alleged remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. The demonstration, led by Sadar MLA Neeraj Nayar, took place in front of Dr Ambedkar’s statue, where party members raised slogans condemning the minister’s statements.

Addressing the gathering, MLA Neeraj Nayyar said that Home Minister’s remark was not just an insult to Dr Ambedkar, but also a grave affront to the Constitution of India.

“Amit Shah must apologise to the nation immediately. If he refuses, he should resign from his position,” he said.

He further criticised the BJP for allegedly obstructing democracy by preventing Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi from entering Parliament, calling it a violation of the rights of elected representatives. “The people of this country have now seen the anti-Constitutional face of the BJP. The Home Minister’s remarks against the architect of the Constitution are intolerable and unacceptable,” said Nayar.

Nayyar accused the BJP of consistently opposing constitutional principles and communal harmony. He emphasised that Rahul Gandhi was becoming the strong voice of the nation, and alleged that the BJP was conspiring to suppress his voice in Parliament.

Following the protest, Congress workers marched through the main market in Chamba. They also submitted a memorandum addressed to the President of India through the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Chamba.

Protest in Dharamsala too

Congress workers protested against the alleged remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah against BR Ambedkar. The Congress workers gathered near the Dharamsala Mini Secretariat and raised slogans against the BJP. They also submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, Kangra, demanding the registration of a case against Amit Shah. In the memorandum, the Congress leaders, led by spokesperson Puneet Malhi, said the Indian National Congress (INC) was unwavering in its commitment to the legacy of Bhimrao Babasaheb Ambedkar and the Constitution drafted under his chairmanship. The INC has been fighting political as well legal battles to ensure that the Constitution and the rights guaranteed by it were not violated by the ruling regime.