New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha related to B R Ambedkar after BJP leaders “exposed” the opposition party’s repeated “insults” to the architect of the Constitution.
Addressing a press conference here, Shah alleged that the Congress in the past has also misrepresented his and even PM Narendra Modi’s comments to spread confusion and mislead people.
“I condemn the Congress for twisting facts. Why did it happen? It happened because BJP leaders spoke on how the NDA governments upheld the Constitution and established with facts that the Congress is anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution and anti-reservation,” Shah told reporters here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of repeatedly opposing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and distorting his legacy. During a discussion in Parliament, Shah emphasized how Congress allegedly mocked Ambedkar even after his death and criticized their stance on honouring the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Contrasting this with Dr Ambedkar’s posthumous receipt of the Bharat Ratna in 1990, Shah noted that the honour was given during a time when the Congress party was not in power. It was a government backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that ensured the recognition of Ambedkar’s contributions to the nation, which Shah believes further solidifies Ambedkar’s importance to India’s democratic foundation.
Shah also brought up the issue of the Bharat Ratna awards, pointing out a significant political twist in their history. He highlighted that Congress leaders have awarded the Bharat Ratna to themselves, citing Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955 and Indira Gandhi in 1971 as examples. According to Shah, this raises questions about the integrity of the award process.
Contrasting this with Dr Ambedkar’s posthumous receipt of the Bharat Ratna in 1990, Shah noted that the honour was given during a time when the Congress party was not in power. It was a government backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that ensured the recognition of Ambedkar’s contributions to the nation, which Shah believes further solidifies Ambedkar’s importance to India’s democratic foundation.
Shah also remarked on the long-standing hostility between Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr Ambedkar, emphasizing that Nehru’s disdain for Ambedkar was well-documented. This historical context, according to Shah, sheds light on Congress’ actions against Ambedkar, despite his monumental role in shaping modern India.
Amit Shah’s statement not only criticized Congress for its alleged mistreatment of Ambedkar’s legacy but also positioned the BJP as a key champion of Ambedkar’s recognition and contribution to the Indian Constitution. As the debate continues, many are questioning Congress’ historical stance on Ambedkar and their current position on honouring his legacy.
