High Drama in Parliament: Opposition Protests, BJP MP Hospitalized
The Ambedkar controversy escalated into high drama in Parliament on Thursday. Opposition MPs mounted protests. Physical altercations left two BJP MPs injured. The row stems from remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr. BR Ambedkar during a recent Rajya Sabha session.
Opposition’s Makar Dwar Protest:
Opposition MPs under the INDIA alliance staged a dramatic protest. They climbed the iconic ‘Makar Dwar’ in Parliament. They demanded Amit Shah’s resignation and an apology for his controversial remarks. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were at the forefront of the demonstrations, holding placards and calling for accountability.
Alleged Scuffle Injures BJP MPs:
Amid the protests, there was an alleged scuffle. This altercation led to injuries for BJP MPs Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Chandra Sarangi. Rajput is reportedly in serious condition and admitted to the ICU at Delhi’s RML Hospital. Sarangi was seen being moved in a wheelchair. He accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing a BJP MP. This push caused a chain reaction that left him injured.
Rahul Gandhi, however, denied the allegations, claiming that BJP MPs tried to block his entry into Parliament and threatened him. In response, Congress shared video evidence purportedly showing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge being obstructed by ruling party MPs.
Root of the Controversy:
The controversy began with Amit Shah’s comments during a Rajya Sabha session on Tuesday. Shah remarked that Congress leaders repeated Dr. Ambedkar’s name excessively and suggested that if they invoked God’s name as often, they would secure a place in heaven. The Opposition viewed the comments as disrespectful to the architect of India’s Constitution. This perception sparked nationwide opposition protests, and a fierce political showdown.
Conclusion:
Parliament adjournments continue. Protests spill onto the streets. The Ambedkar row highlights deep-seated tensions. These are between the ruling BJP and Opposition parties. The allegations of physical altercations and injuries have added a new dimension to the political controversy.
