Political Firestorm: Rahul Gandhi's Demand for Apology over Ambedkar Remarks

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has demanded an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks regarding Babasaheb Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. Gandhi alleges that the BJP harbors animosity towards Ambedkar's ideology. The controversy incited protests from INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress leaders.

In a heated political confrontation, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, called for an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in Rajya Sabha, perceived as an insult to Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Gandhi accused BJP of opposing Ambedkar's ideology, leading to protests in Parliament by INDIA bloc MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Gandhi himself.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Shah, asserting that the opposition's outrage stems from being confronted with historical truths about their treatment of Ambedkar.

(With inputs from agencies.)