Sometimes such statements are made in Indian politics, which shake the entire country. The remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar/Babasaheb Ambedkar have created a political uproar in both the Houses of Parliament. This statement was given by Shah during the discussion on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, which became a big issue not only for the opposition parties but also for the sensitive section of the country.
1. Amit Shah’s controversial comment
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said during the debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, “If Congress had taken the name of Baba Saheb Ambedkar as many times as God, he would have got a place in heaven.” Many opposition parties including Congress were enraged by this statement of Shah and termed it as insulting towards Ambedkar. The opposition reacted strongly against this statement and started protesting in the Parliament.
Congress not only considered this statement of Shah wrong from the communal point of view, but also called it an insult to Baba Saheb’s contribution and his respect. At the time when this statement came, the importance of the Constitution was being discussed in the Parliament, and Shah’s statement in a way felt like making fun of that discussion.
2. Opposition from Congress and opposition parties
After the uproar in Parliament, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Shah should apologize for this comment. Kharge also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should fire Shah by midnight, so that the message goes that his respect for Baba Saheb Ambedkar is genuine. Kharge’s statement was part of the attacks on BJP by opposition leaders, who said that Ambedkar’s image was being damaged by the attitude of BJP leaders.
The leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha said, “If the Prime Minister really has respect for Baba Saheb Ambedkar, he should immediately dismiss the Home Minister.”
3. Uproar in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
After Amit Shah’s statement, the protests did not stop in both the houses of Parliament. As soon as the Lok Sabha proceedings began on Wednesday, opposition parties created a huge ruckus. The MPs raised loud slogans and alleged that the Union Home Minister had deliberately insulted the name of Ambedkar. Due to the uproar, the proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm. When the House resumed, the opposition’s protests continued again, due to which the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 11 am the next day.
At the same time, the situation in Rajya Sabha was no less serious. Opposition parties alleged that Shah’s statement was beyond facts and he deliberately tried to negate the contribution of Baba Saheb Ambedkar. After this, the proceedings of Rajya Sabha also had to be adjourned twice.
4. Home Minister’s clarification
Responding to the allegations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that his statement has been distorted. Shah clarified his point and said that he had not insulted Ambedkar in any way. His statement was only aimed at Congress leaders who take political advantage of Ambedkar’s name, while Shah also said that he never left any stone unturned in appreciating the contribution of Baba Saheb.
5. Kiren Rijiju’s counterattack
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also attacked Congress and said that Congress has always tried to deny the contribution of Ambedkar. He alleged that Congress has tried to give political color to the statement by raising only a small part of it. Rijiju said that Congress always used Ambedkar for its political gains and now the opposition parties are just doing politics by taking his name.
6. Outrage across the country
Amit Shah’s remarks created outrage not only in Parliament but across the country. Many social organizations and followers of Baba Saheb also took to the streets and demonstrated against Shah’s statement. He demanded that Amit Shah should apologize and if he did not do so, his protests would increase across the country. Baba Saheb Ambedkar’s followers will not tolerate his insult and can go to any extent to protect his honour.
7. Effect of political struggle
This controversy has further intensified the political struggle. While Congress has attacked BJP on this issue, BJP has termed this matter as a conspiracy of Congress. Political experts believe that this entire incident may have an impact on the upcoming assembly elections, because this issue is not only between political parties but is related to a sensitive issue of the entire country.
8. What will happen in the future?
Such controversies in Parliament not only impact political battles, but can also cause division in the country’s society. In such a situation, it remains to be seen how the central government and the opposition react to this issue and whether this dispute is resolved in the coming days. The entire country is waiting to see whether the BJP sacks its minister or the opposition sticks to its demand.
