Ruckus over Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament: What is the whole matter?

The opposition reacted sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar during the discussion on ’75 years of glorious journey of the Constitution of India’ in Parliament. Congress and other opposition parties alleged that Amit Shah had insulted Ambedkar and demanded his dismissal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Opposition’s accusation on Amit Shah and BJP’s counterattack
Opposition leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raised questions on Amit Shah’s statement. Kharge claimed that Shah had disrespected the creator of the Constitution. At the same time, Amit Shah and BJP hit back and said that Congress had taken their statement out of context and distorted it. Amit Shah clarified that he cannot insult Baba Saheb Ambedkar even in his dreams.

Main points of Amit Shah’s statement
In the alleged controversial statement, Amit Shah said:

“Now it has become a fashion – Ambedkar, Ambedkar. If you had taken this much name of God, you would have gone to heaven for seven births.”

Amit Shah gave this statement in the context of Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s resignation from Nehru’s cabinet. He alleged that Congress takes Ambedkar’s name only for vote bank politics but has failed to implement his ideas.

Question on politics of taking Ambedkar’s name
Amit Shah expressed his views and said:

“Take Ambedkar ji’s name 100 times, but it is also important to follow his thoughts and his ideals. “Congress never respected Ambedkar’s principles.”

Reason for Ambedkar’s resignation and Nehru’s attitude
Amit Shah mentioned in Parliament the reasons for his resignation from Ambedkar’s first cabinet. He said that Ambedkar had resigned due to discrimination against Scheduled Castes and Tribes and disagreement with the government’s foreign policy and Article 370.
Shah further reported that Nehru had written in a letter:

“Rajaji’s departure will cause some loss, but Ambedkar’s departure will not weaken the cabinet.”

This comment shows Congress’s insensitivity towards Ambedkar and his ideas.

Amit Shah’s defense: ‘It is impossible to insult Ambedkar’
Rejecting Congress’s allegations, Amit Shah said that his entire statement should be heard. He made it clear that he could never insult Ambedkar. Taking aim at Congress, Shah said that this party has been anti-Constitution, reservation and anti-Ambedkar.

BJP’s attack on Congress
BJP spokesperson and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of trying to mislead by releasing only a 12-second video clip of Amit Shah’s statement. Rijiju said:

“Congress never respected Ambedkar’s ideas. This party is known for crushing the values ​​of the Constitution.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attacked Congress while defending Amit Shah. He said that Congress destroyed the values ​​of the Constitution during the Emergency and always used Ambedkar’s name for political gains.

Ideological fight between Congress and BJP
This controversy has become a part of the ideological battle between Congress and BJP regarding Ambedkar’s ideas and his legacy.

1. Congress claims: BJP does not respect Ambedkar’s ideals.
2. BJP’s answer: Congress has always rejected Ambedkar and his ideas.

Politics on Constitution and Ambedkar’s legacy
This incident shows how the Constitution and Ambedkar’s legacy have become part of political rhetoric in Indian politics. The question arises whether the political parties are actually committed to implementing Ambedkar’s ideas, or are they merely using his name?