Constitutional Controversy: Rahul Gandhi Challenges Shah on Ambedkar Remarks

Rahul Gandhi criticized Home Minister Amit Shah for remarks perceived as insulting to B.R. Ambedkar during a Rajya Sabha debate. Members of the INDIA bloc, including Congress leaders, staged a protest demanding an apology. Prime Minister Modi defended Shah, claiming his comments highlighted the Congress' own history of disrespect towards Ambedkar.

In a fiery session at the Lok Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi condemned Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Babasaheb Ambedkar, demanding a public apology.

The INDIA bloc, with prominent Congress figures such as Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest within Parliament premises, arguing that Shah's comments were an affront to Ambedkar's legacy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly came to Shah's defense, stating that Shah's words revealed the Congress' checkered past regarding Ambedkar, accusing the opposition of shifting attention through dramatic tactics.

(With inputs from agencies.)