Uddhav Thackeray Slams Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Remarks

Uddhav Thackeray criticized Amit Shah for allegedly disrespecting Dr Ambedkar, showing BJP's 'arrogance.' He urged PM Modi to act against Shah, highlighting the BJP's alleged disrespect towards Maharashtra's icons. Thackeray questioned BJP allies' stance while Congress demanded an apology for Shah's remarks.

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, labeling them as a display of the BJP's 'arrogance.' Thackeray has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against Shah over the comments.

During a press conference, Thackeray accused the BJP of insulting revered figures of Maharashtra such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Ambedkar. He claimed that Shah's comments could only have been made with the backing of the BJP and the RSS.

Thackeray challenged the stance of BJP allies, including the Telugu Desam Party and JD(U), on Shah's remarks. Meanwhile, the Congress party has demanded an apology from Shah, alleging that his comments showed a 'lot of hatred' for Ambedkar.

(With inputs from agencies.)