Political conflict over Babasaheb Ambedkar and Amit Shah turns violent

In the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation meeting on Tuesday, political tension over the issue related to Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and the Constitution turned into a violent clash. Councilors from Congress, BJP, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) clashed during the meeting. It even led to a scuffle, the video of which is now going viral on social media.

How did the controversy start?

The controversy started when Congress and AAP councilors moved a resolution against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. His allegation was that Amit Shah had made alleged derogatory remarks against Babasaheb Ambedkar. He demanded resignation from Amit Shah.

• BJP councilors opposed this.
• During the debate, the matter came to a head and a heated exchange started between the councillors.

Melee captured in CCTV footage

During the uproar, there was a fight between the councilors, which was captured in CCTV cameras.

• News agency PTI has shared the video of this incident, in which councilors are seen pushing and scuffling with each other.
• After the video went viral, discussions regarding this incident have intensified in the municipal corporation and political circles.

Root of controversy: allegations against Anil Masih

The controversy escalated as soon as nominated councilor Anil Masih reached the House.

• Congress and AAP councilors started raising slogans calling Masih a “vote thief”.
• Enraged, Anil Masih went to the bell and attacked the Congress councillors. He retorted:
  

  “Many Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, are on bail.”

The ruckus increased due to poster waving

After this statement of Masih, Congress and AAP councilors started waving posters in front of him.

• BJP councilors tried to snatch the poster.
• This led to a clash and then a scuffle.
• During this time, some councilors were seen fighting even after looking at the camera.

Round of allegations and counter-allegations continues

During this uproar, opposition parties accused Amit Shah of insulting Babasaheb Ambedkar.

• Congress and AAP alleged that BJP was disrespecting Babasaheb’s ideas.
• BJP leaders rejected these allegations outright and said that this is political propaganda.