Congress MP Condemns Amit Shah's Remarks on Ambedkar and Criticizes Government's 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr. BR Ambedkar, asserting Ambedkar's enduring legacy as a voice for oppressed communities. Tagore opposed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, highlighting BJP's internal confusion. Congress plans to contest the bill in the Joint-Parliamentary Committee.

On Wednesday, Congress MP Manickam Tagore vehemently criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks regarding Dr. BR Ambedkar. Tagore insisted Shah could not undermine Ambedkar's enduring legacy as a champion for oppressed communities, including OBCs, SCs, STs, and other minorities. Tagore highlighted the opposition's determination to seek an apology from Shah and to actively confront these issues within Parliament and beyond.

The confrontation follows Shah's recent speech in the Rajya Sabha, where he accused the Congress party of exploiting Ambedkar's legacy as a political trend. In a display of dissent, opposition members demonstrated at Parliament, brandishing photographs of Dr. Ambedkar, leading to the adjournment of both houses until 2:00 PM today.

Additionally, Tagore spoke against the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, pointing to internal dissent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), evidenced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's absence during the voting process. Critiquing the bill as a 'failed experiment,' Tagore attributed its lack of progress to PM Modi's stubbornness, while Congress MP K Suresh reiterated the party's firm opposition to the bill in the Joint-Parliamentary Committee.

(With inputs from agencies.)