Chirag Paswan Criticizes Congress on Ambedkar's Legacy

Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized Congress for neglecting B.R. Ambedkar's legacy, accusing them of only pretending to honor him now. He praised the NDA government for elevating Ambedkar's contributions. PM Modi defended Amit Shah's remarks on Congress' history, underscoring their failure to uplift SC/ST communities.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan launched a sharp critique against the Congress party on Wednesday, accusing them of only pretending to respect Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Paswan alleged that during their rule, Congress neglected Ambedkar's legacy, omitting his name and contributions from recognition in the Parliament.

Paswan praised the current government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their efforts to properly honor Ambedkar. He highlighted initiatives aimed at preserving and celebrating Ambedkar's major life events. According to Paswan, the Congress is merely feigning concern for Ambedkar's respect, a sentiment echoed by Home Minister Amit Shah, who described the party's current stance as fashionable posturing.

Prime Minister Modi supported Amit Shah's critical remarks about Congress, referring to their history of disrespect towards Ambedkar and the SC/ST communities. Modi accused Congress of failing to empower these communities throughout their extensive tenure in power, outlining specific instances where Congress acted against Ambedkar, including their past election strategies and denial of posthumous honors like the Bharat Ratna.

(With inputs from agencies.)