Congress to Protest Nationwide Demanding Amit Shah Resignation
The Congress to do nationwide protests today, December 19, 2024, demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The uproar follows Shah’s controversial remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar during a Rajya Sabha debate earlier this week. The protests are set to take place across Pradesh Congress Committees (PCCs) at state and district headquarters.
The Controversy:
Amit Shah sparked political outrage when he remarked that “Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai – Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata” Congress leaders would have secured “a place in heaven” if they chanted God’s name as much as they repeated Dr. Ambedkar’s. This statement was made during the ongoing Parliament Winter Session. It triggered a strong reaction from opposition parties. These included Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, and Left parties.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the remarks, calling them an insult to the architect of India’s Constitution. He demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sack Shah immediately if he refuses to resign.
Opposition and BJP Responses:
The political uproar led to adjournments in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday. Protests spilled onto the streets in Delhi and states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar. Arvind Kejriwal, AAP convenor, led demonstrations outside the BJP office in Delhi, chanting slogans demanding an apology from Shah.
Defending Shah, PM Modi accused the Congress of historical neglect and insult toward Dr. Ambedkar. He stated that the party’s criticism stemmed from a “rotten ecosystem” attempting to mask its misdeeds. Shah reiterated these sentiments, labeling Congress as “anti-Ambedkar and anti-Constitution.” He dismissed the resignation demands, claiming they would not impact Congress’s political standing.
Conclusion:
The remarks have escalated into a political slugfest, highlighting ideological divides between BJP and opposition parties over Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy. Protests continue nationwide, with both sides fiercely defending their stance.
